Are you happy going to work? - Page 2

CasterTroy · 12-03-2009, 11:57 AM

Short answer: Yes

Long answer: I'm very good at what I do.....it's not what I'd choose to do, but it's what I'm cut out for.

I'd prefer to operating a big ass excavator, or custom fab'n a rock crawler frame or restoring old cars...but this is what I'm good at.

I'm happy to go to a JOB every day, and blessed to HAVE this job, so I suck it up and smile.

pauldun170 · 12-03-2009, 12:01 PM

For the most part I like going to work.
I have a long ass commute but I enjoy my commute.

Rider · 12-03-2009, 12:06 PM

I hate sitting at a desk all day but it's the only thing I know how to do that will pay me this much. I do enjoy flying the flight simulator on a regular basis though.

For those that don't know, I design flight management and navigation equipment for commercial and military aircraft. I spend a lot of my time flying routes at my desk on an in house sim program similar to MS Flight Simulator. I also hate other engineers.

shmike · 12-03-2009, 12:09 PM

My feelings vary based on what is happening in the world.

I agree with many of the responses, I could plus one
Tmall, Trip, Troy, Lee and Rider.

LeeNetworX · 12-03-2009, 12:01 PM

Lately I've found myself with very mixed feelings. I find it difficult to complain about my job when so many people don't have one and are having a hard time finding work. However, since you asked, I guess I'll sound like an ungrateful douche and speak my mind. I've been losing interest in my current position as I feel like I'm in a rut. I seem to fight the same battles week in, week out.....deal with the same issues week in, week out......do the same work week in, week out.....have the same discussions with the same people week in, week out..... Even though I've progressed this year in terms of visibility and responsibility, I don't see much in a future path in this role. I'm remote to my team, which is based down in Ft. Lauderdale; this has some challenges, in terms of remaining on the radar and having personal interraction with everyone. I don't see how I can really progress much in this situation.

It used to be easy to say "No thanks, I'm happy where I'm at" but I've recently had a few recruiters approach me about positions with other companies and I've been tempted to request an interview. I'm finding it difficult to see myself staying here if this is how it's always going to be in this position. I've toyed with the idea of some management positions in other groups - ones that are based here in this location, but those don't become available that frequently. I'm not sure what I'm going to do.

The fact that I have a good job right now keeps me going each day, even though I don't get much satisfaction from it any more. I don't take it for granted, that's certain. I'm grateful for it.

the chi · 12-03-2009, 12:06 PM

I gotta say I fall into the "grateful to have a job" category as well.

My current job is FAR less than what I am capable of, I work more hours than this place needs, I cant protect my employees (from management) like I should, I fear reprisal if I try looking for another job openly, etc etc. At the same time, I hate to think of abandoning my employees for another job and leaving them to deal with the aftermath.

dReWpY · 12-05-2009, 12:01 AM

I'm lucky, I bar tend and teach at university, learn'em on the am, get'em fucked up at night

Captain Morgan · 12-05-2009, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewpy

I'm lucky, I bar tend and teach at university, learn'em on the am, get'em fucked up at night and fuck the hot ones after the bar closes

Fixed it for ya

CrazyKell · 12-03-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

The fact that I have a good job right now keeps me going each day, even though I don't get much satisfaction from it any more. I don't take it for granted, that's certain. I'm grateful for it.

I know what you mean. I'm certainly grateful for having this job. It is by no means bottom of the barrel. But it's not what I'm meant to do and is simply a stepping stone for me.

Teaching here is a game of who you know not what you know. A system I loathe so much that I won't even join it. I cannot fight the feelings of hatred and disappointment I have for that system and know I would spend a good portion of my time being upset about it. And while I say I choose to step out of it, the sad reality is that it was chosen for me. Our region didn't even hire 1 teacher this year. The only ones who got interviews were those who had Mommy or Daddy Principal call in a special favour.

But I also think it's never too late to re-invent yourself. I plan on doing it several times. I've come to realize I need a creative outlet in work and I just don't get it here. I'll fill that void with a part time gig until I am able to better utilize my teaching skills.

OneSickPsycho · 12-04-2009, 08:20 PM

My Job...

Pros:

No day is the same, something ALWAYS comes up out of the blue so it's exciting and very challenging.

I love my staff. Despite some of their shortcomings, we all get along great and they are all tireless workers.

Stability... we aren't going anywhere.

I have a lot of responsibility.

Cons:

The money sucks. A couple of months ago I interviewed for a position in another company with a similar heirarchy. They started people 2-3 positions below where I am at $9k more per year than I make... without bonuses. With bonuses it closes that gap, but is STILL considerably more take home pay than in my current job, plus a ton less responsibility, and more room for advancement.

My boss sucks. He gets in my way more than he helps me. He rides me about communication and time/task management (both of which I am good, but not great with), but he's absolutely terrible with both. And... to make it worse, he calls me into his office for something small and retarded, but instead of just telling me I have to sit there while he makes 10 phone calls. Then 20 minutes later, he tells me something that would have taken 10 seconds... and then he bitches when I fall behind on my agenda (that he receives, ignores, and constantly interrupts with BS). He lies too.... oh, and he has terrible breath.

The job requires more than what's possible for the staff. I can cover all of my bases, but my staff is either 1) new 2) just inexperienced or 3) not capable of completing everything that I assign to them. Again, my staff is amazing, but I know going into every week that there's always going to be several things they are not going to be able to complete on a weekly basis. It sucks because I always am setting them up for failure. And, their pay sucks too... which is why some of the staff is new, inexperienced, etc.

I have a lot of responsibility. Pro and a Con. I like being in control of my own destiny, but the stress, long hours, and lack of compensation wear very thin on me. It's tough out in the job market right now, but even so I KNOW for a fact that I am over-worked and under paid. It's wearing thin on me.

So.... Do I like my job?

Less and less every day.

12-03-2009, 11:57 AM	#1
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	Short answer: Yes Long answer: I'm very good at what I do.....it's not what I'd choose to do, but it's what I'm cut out for. I'd prefer to operating a big ass excavator, or custom fab'n a rock crawler frame or restoring old cars...but this is what I'm good at. I'm happy to go to a JOB every day, and blessed to HAVE this job, so I suck it up and smile. __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

12-03-2009, 12:09 PM	#4
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	My feelings vary based on what is happening in the world. I agree with many of the responses, I could plus one Tmall, Trip, Troy, Lee and Rider. __________________ Racing For Smiles

12-03-2009, 12:06 PM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I hate sitting at a desk all day but it's the only thing I know how to do that will pay me this much. I do enjoy flying the flight simulator on a regular basis though. For those that don't know, I design flight management and navigation equipment for commercial and military aircraft. I spend a lot of my time flying routes at my desk on an in house sim program similar to MS Flight Simulator. I also hate other engineers.

12-03-2009, 12:01 PM	#5
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	Lately I've found myself with very mixed feelings. I find it difficult to complain about my job when so many people don't have one and are having a hard time finding work. However, since you asked, I guess I'll sound like an ungrateful douche and speak my mind. I've been losing interest in my current position as I feel like I'm in a rut. I seem to fight the same battles week in, week out.....deal with the same issues week in, week out......do the same work week in, week out.....have the same discussions with the same people week in, week out..... Even though I've progressed this year in terms of visibility and responsibility, I don't see much in a future path in this role. I'm remote to my team, which is based down in Ft. Lauderdale; this has some challenges, in terms of remaining on the radar and having personal interraction with everyone. I don't see how I can really progress much in this situation. It used to be easy to say "No thanks, I'm happy where I'm at" but I've recently had a few recruiters approach me about positions with other companies and I've been tempted to request an interview. I'm finding it difficult to see myself staying here if this is how it's always going to be in this position. I've toyed with the idea of some management positions in other groups - ones that are based here in this location, but those don't become available that frequently. I'm not sure what I'm going to do. The fact that I have a good job right now keeps me going each day, even though I don't get much satisfaction from it any more. I don't take it for granted, that's certain. I'm grateful for it.

12-04-2009, 08:20 PM	#10
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	My Job... Pros: No day is the same, something ALWAYS comes up out of the blue so it's exciting and very challenging. I love my staff. Despite some of their shortcomings, we all get along great and they are all tireless workers. Stability... we aren't going anywhere. I have a lot of responsibility. Cons: The money sucks. A couple of months ago I interviewed for a position in another company with a similar heirarchy. They started people 2-3 positions below where I am at $9k more per year than I make... without bonuses. With bonuses it closes that gap, but is STILL considerably more take home pay than in my current job, plus a ton less responsibility, and more room for advancement. My boss sucks. He gets in my way more than he helps me. He rides me about communication and time/task management (both of which I am good, but not great with), but he's absolutely terrible with both. And... to make it worse, he calls me into his office for something small and retarded, but instead of just telling me I have to sit there while he makes 10 phone calls. Then 20 minutes later, he tells me something that would have taken 10 seconds... and then he bitches when I fall behind on my agenda (that he receives, ignores, and constantly interrupts with BS). He lies too.... oh, and he has terrible breath. The job requires more than what's possible for the staff. I can cover all of my bases, but my staff is either 1) new 2) just inexperienced or 3) not capable of completing everything that I assign to them. Again, my staff is amazing, but I know going into every week that there's always going to be several things they are not going to be able to complete on a weekly basis. It sucks because I always am setting them up for failure. And, their pay sucks too... which is why some of the staff is new, inexperienced, etc. I have a lot of responsibility. Pro and a Con. I like being in control of my own destiny, but the stress, long hours, and lack of compensation wear very thin on me. It's tough out in the job market right now, but even so I KNOW for a fact that I am over-worked and under paid. It's wearing thin on me. So.... Do I like my job? Less and less every day.