Do You Like Your Job?

lumberjim · 09-21-2007, 09:31 PM

In an all over sense. Taking everything into consideration.....hours, pay, stress, actual work, boss/es, coworkers.....are you happy at work?

BigV · 09-21-2007, 09:52 PM

love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job

and so do my creditors

just kidding.
I do love it.

I get to play with cool toys all day, walk around and make people happy, and I get paid in the bargain.

What's not to like?

Flint · 09-21-2007, 10:25 PM

Do you like your knob? (Weed)

lookout123 · 09-21-2007, 10:47 PM

my boss is a real prick, but i figure we're related so i should stay.

DucksNuts · 09-22-2007, 02:08 AM

I like my pay, I like my hours, I like the job.....I just dont like my work conditions.

JuancoRocks · 09-22-2007, 04:23 AM

I think 30 years at the same place speaks for itself......
You wouldn't keep going if you didn't like it.........
I wouldn't.......
I do go everyday...........

Drax · 09-22-2007, 05:30 AM

I love my "job." i get paid to sleep late, and basically do whatever the hell I want...and yes, it's legal.

Spexxvet · 09-22-2007, 07:56 AM

I like what I do. There's an asshole at work, and some of the patients can be tough - that's why I didn't vote "love"

glatt · 09-22-2007, 08:27 AM

Yes. I've got a good thing going. Been here 16 years.

elSicomoro · 09-22-2007, 10:55 AM

Ummm...well, hmmm...it's alright. I make decent money, and it's cool to go driving around in my car all day listening to my iPod and talk radio. But some of the places I go to are scary and the owners are fucking micromanagers who probably just need a simple ass-whuppin to get them in line.

Clodfobble · 09-22-2007, 11:13 AM

The pay is decent... but I wish I got more hours so the actual paychecks were bigger.
95% of my coworkers are complete blathering idiots... but I only have to deal with a handful of them, and only ever in email.
The work I do is tedious and uninspired... but the flexibility to always work from home is awesome.

Overall, I definitely appreciate the gig I've got going, but only because it fits my lifestyle right now. It's all about the flexibility.

DanaC · 09-23-2007, 06:28 AM

I love aspects of both my 'jobs'. I also find aspects of both frustrating. Mostly the things I don't like are of my own making. I let things build up a bit then feel guilty that I haven't done stuff I should have done, then have a flurry of activity and make serious headway, (which feels great). When I am not in Uni it's bouts of depression that trip me up and that's when some of the Council stuff slides for a couple of weeks. When I am back in Uni, it's simply a lack of enough hours in the day to achieve what I am trying to achieve. Trying to time manage when you're as naturally disorganised as I am is a bitch.

When I am getting stuff done and keeping up to date I love my Council work. I get a kick out of helping people resolve their problems and navigate the system. Most of the time that involves a bit of a slog and phonecalls/letters and emails flying about to different people. There are times though where it just takes one letter, or one email and the problem melts away. I love it when that happens.

A lot of what I do is what I consder 'scary shit', like holding a microphone and speaking to a crowd of people on a topic you just researched yesterday:P Or putting your constituents' case to council, knowing some of them are in the public seats and the local press is taking notes. That stuff scares me rigid, but the adrenaline dump I get at the end makes the fear worthwhile. I am not one of life's natural public speakers, nor am I comfortable in the limelight, but I've enjoyed some of that more than I anticipated.

I love studying History at Uni. I am never happier than when I am surrounded by a big pile of books in a study-cabin at the library. I enjoy the lectures and it's always a pleasure to hear professors who know and love their topic. I like writing essays, but it's also frustrating and hard work at times. I love research, but fitting it in around all the other stuff can be hard.

So yeah...I like what I do. I find it hard to manage my time and bouts of depression occassionally knock me off my stride: I only really manage my time when my back is against the wall and I am only safe from depression if I am busy...so I ensure my back is against the wall most of the time and I say 'yes' to invites and requests to get more involved. Every so often I come to a grinding halt and need a week to get my breath, but mostly during term time I am busy as I can be.

BrianR · 09-23-2007, 08:24 AM

I mostly love my job but there are days......

Anyway, I get to satisfy my wanderlust, get paid to wrestle big brutish trucks down the road, see the country, meet lots of people (in truck stops, natch) and not have a boss over my shoulder. I am in charge of my hours (all 24 of them daily!), have no real dress code (I can and have driven in my underwear) and set my own route.

Now that I am training new drivers, I don't do the underwear thing but I get paid twice as much to do half the work! And now that my GPS is growing on me, I get there faster and in fewer miles than the company pays me for so I'm making out better.

All in all, things are the best they've ever been. The only real downside is that I don't get to see my loved one as much as I or she would like.

Brian

Jeboduuza · 09-24-2007, 09:39 PM

It gets me by but I would really like to become a full time employee somewhere. WITH the benefits.

View Poll Results: Do You Like Your Job?
I love my job. I look forward to going in every day	4	21.05%
I like it most days, I think I'll stay	9	47.37%
Meh......I'ts ok, I guess	3	15.79%
If it gets much worse, I may have to refresh the ole resume.	2	10.53%
I hate it I hate it I hate it!	1	5.26%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

09-21-2007, 09:31 PM	#1
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Do You Like Your Job? In an all over sense. Taking everything into consideration.....hours, pay, stress, actual work, boss/es, coworkers.....are you happy at work? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

09-21-2007, 09:52 PM	#2
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job love my job and so do my creditors just kidding. I do love it. I get to play with cool toys all day, walk around and make people happy, and I get paid in the bargain. What's not to like? __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

09-21-2007, 10:25 PM	#3
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Do you like your knob? (Weed) __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

09-21-2007, 10:47 PM	#4
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	my boss is a real prick, but i figure we're related so i should stay. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

09-22-2007, 02:08 AM	#5
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	I like my pay, I like my hours, I like the job.....I just dont like my work conditions.

09-22-2007, 04:23 AM	#6
JuancoRocks Sir Post-A-Lot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Paradise Valley, Arizona Posts: 437	Do You Like Your Job?........Yeah! I think 30 years at the same place speaks for itself...... You wouldn't keep going if you didn't like it......... I wouldn't....... I do go everyday........... __________________ "That's just like your opinion man"

09-22-2007, 05:30 AM	#7
Drax Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gallman, MS, USA Posts: 1,933	I love my "job." i get paid to sleep late, and basically do whatever the hell I want...and yes, it's legal.

09-22-2007, 07:56 AM	#8
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	I like what I do. There's an asshole at work, and some of the patients can be tough - that's why I didn't vote "love" __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

09-22-2007, 08:27 AM	#9
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Yes. I've got a good thing going. Been here 16 years.

09-22-2007, 10:55 AM	#10
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Ummm...well, hmmm...it's alright. I make decent money, and it's cool to go driving around in my car all day listening to my iPod and talk radio. But some of the places I go to are scary and the owners are fucking micromanagers who probably just need a simple ass-whuppin to get them in line.

09-22-2007, 11:13 AM	#11
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	The pay is decent... but I wish I got more hours so the actual paychecks were bigger. 95% of my coworkers are complete blathering idiots... but I only have to deal with a handful of them, and only ever in email. The work I do is tedious and uninspired... but the flexibility to always work from home is awesome. Overall, I definitely appreciate the gig I've got going, but only because it fits my lifestyle right now. It's all about the flexibility.

09-23-2007, 06:28 AM	#12
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I love aspects of both my 'jobs'. I also find aspects of both frustrating. Mostly the things I don't like are of my own making. I let things build up a bit then feel guilty that I haven't done stuff I should have done, then have a flurry of activity and make serious headway, (which feels great). When I am not in Uni it's bouts of depression that trip me up and that's when some of the Council stuff slides for a couple of weeks. When I am back in Uni, it's simply a lack of enough hours in the day to achieve what I am trying to achieve. Trying to time manage when you're as naturally disorganised as I am is a bitch. When I am getting stuff done and keeping up to date I love my Council work. I get a kick out of helping people resolve their problems and navigate the system. Most of the time that involves a bit of a slog and phonecalls/letters and emails flying about to different people. There are times though where it just takes one letter, or one email and the problem melts away. I love it when that happens. A lot of what I do is what I consder 'scary shit', like holding a microphone and speaking to a crowd of people on a topic you just researched yesterday:P Or putting your constituents' case to council, knowing some of them are in the public seats and the local press is taking notes. That stuff scares me rigid, but the adrenaline dump I get at the end makes the fear worthwhile. I am not one of life's natural public speakers, nor am I comfortable in the limelight, but I've enjoyed some of that more than I anticipated. I love studying History at Uni. I am never happier than when I am surrounded by a big pile of books in a study-cabin at the library. I enjoy the lectures and it's always a pleasure to hear professors who know and love their topic. I like writing essays, but it's also frustrating and hard work at times. I love research, but fitting it in around all the other stuff can be hard. So yeah...I like what I do. I find it hard to manage my time and bouts of depression occassionally knock me off my stride: I only really manage my time when my back is against the wall and I am only safe from depression if I am busy...so I ensure my back is against the wall most of the time and I say 'yes' to invites and requests to get more involved. Every so often I come to a grinding halt and need a week to get my breath, but mostly during term time I am busy as I can be.

09-23-2007, 08:24 AM	#13
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I mostly love my job but there are days...... Anyway, I get to satisfy my wanderlust, get paid to wrestle big brutish trucks down the road, see the country, meet lots of people (in truck stops, natch) and not have a boss over my shoulder. I am in charge of my hours (all 24 of them daily!), have no real dress code (I can and have driven in my underwear) and set my own route. Now that I am training new drivers, I don't do the underwear thing but I get paid twice as much to do half the work! And now that my GPS is growing on me, I get there faster and in fewer miles than the company pays me for so I'm making out better. All in all, things are the best they've ever been. The only real downside is that I don't get to see my loved one as much as I or she would like. Brian __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

09-24-2007, 09:39 PM	#14
Jeboduuza Custom User Title Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: de_dust Posts: 141	It gets me by but I would really like to become a full time employee somewhere. WITH the benefits. __________________ I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it. -Voltaire

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