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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,288
    oftenreading said:
    Wobbie said:
    work? :confounded:
    What you used to do before goats, Wob. 

    I used to be “America’s Finest,” missy.
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Wobbie said:
    oftenreading said:
    Wobbie said:
    work? :confounded:
    What you used to do before goats, Wob. 

    I used to be “America’s Finest,” missy.
    Who set the standards? 
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    oftenreading said:
    Wobbie said:
    oftenreading said:
    Wobbie said:
    work? :confounded:
    What you used to do before goats, Wob. 

    I used to be “America’s Finest,” missy.
    Who set the standards? 
    :lol:

    He is still among the finest!
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,901
    I miss work.
    I was a self employed bricklayer. 
    Did some cool jobs at rich houses  in London 
    Some famous  people's houses.
    I liked the creative stuff more,worked with  some funny guys but mainly  treated like dirt by the construction type.
    I've  been ill a while now. I try  to help friends  with bits but not even  that anymore. 
    I didn't  know i liked it whilst i was doing it.
    Proud i got a trade skill still  though.


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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    The work I've liked the least- and some that I actually hated- made me the most money (including a few jobs in Silicon Valley), and the ones that paid the least- including teaching, volunteering at a health library, and doing the work I do now- have given me the greatest pleasure and feelings of accomplishment.  

    I've been happiest by, as much as possible, doing work that gives me the most satisfaction, doing it to the best of my ability, and even when it hasn't paid well, I've learned to live well with less, give back, and budget and manage money fairly well.  For me, less always proves to be more.   Years ago, other than my ailing physical and mental health at the time, even living in my vehicle had it's plus sides.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    I've hated every job I've had.
    I've been bullied at every job I've had.
    I don't want to return to work (been unemployed since 2015).

    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • Hi!
    Hi! Posts: 3,095
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  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,626
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    I've hated every job I've had.
    I've been bullied at every job I've had.
    I don't want to return to work (been unemployed since 2015).

    whoa really sad to hear this! I hope things turn for the better soon.
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    F Me In The Brain said:
    It is work, so I guess it is not what I dream of doing.  
    That being said, I really dig it.
    Been at the same place for almost 15 years, love my boss, the CEO.  Tough to ask for a better mentor/friend/boss.
    VP (was at 40, I think?  Fuck you Cliffy, you beat me to it!) and enjoy most of the people I work with.
    My favorite part is our clients, getting to meet them and learn about them, their businesses, their lives, and how we can add value for them.
    I moved from SoCal to South Jersey and now work from home....but am always on planes going to consult and assist with clients/prospects.

    Stories?
    Got lots of them.
    I used to run Ops (now I am the sales leader) and the parties we used to have with the team to celebrate or commiserate....wow, that shit was off the hook.  
    Almost died a handful of times - but that only made for better stories.
    If you have a beer with me one day, I will share openly.  ;)

    Hi!!

    Beers are on me if you’re in the city 
  • Hi!
    Hi! Posts: 3,095
    edited November 2019
    Been at the same manufacturing job for 16 yrs. 

    Perks:
    VP is awesome and we get along great. I’ve actually been there longer than him. When he first started, he seen I had the Pearl Jam Benaroya Hall poster from the cd hanging in my work area and he struck up a conversation with me about music and his love for Springsteen. I didn’t really listen to Bruce that much then, but I knew about Bruce and Eddie being friends Ect. He brought me in all Bruce’s CDs the next day to copy. 
    I get unlimited OT. Got a key to the shop and I can go in and put in hours anytime I want. Usually do about 55+ a week. I actually have a two day weekend this week, feels like a vacation.
    Can get my mind right anytime I want.
    I used to be in charge of music, but let that go. Caused to many problems and when we got a new batch of deplorables working there, the only thing they wanted to listen to was screamer shit, Tech 9, and some rap country bullshit. I almost got in a fight with someone one day because he freaked out and said, “ I’m fucking sick of this Neil Young shit.” Lol.  So now I listen to podcasts and music all day long on my earphones and it’s fucking great. 
    Some decent benefits.
    Job is within 3 miles of my house, so I can ride bike some days to work.

    Downfalls:
    Air quality 
    Probably die before I’m 50.




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  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    “Trade in your hours for a handful of dimes.”
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • Hi!
    Hi! Posts: 3,095
    Oh yeah...
    So this life is sacrifice
    Oh yeah...
    Jumping trains just to survive

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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    josevolution said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    I've hated every job I've had.
    I've been bullied at every job I've had.
    I don't want to return to work (been unemployed since 2015).

    whoa really sad to hear this! I hope things turn for the better soon.
    Thanks dude.
    I guess I just gotta find the right environment.
    The shit I put up with noone should have to endure in a workplace. Management never did much to help which sucked.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,814
    Cliffy6745 said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    It is work, so I guess it is not what I dream of doing.  
    That being said, I really dig it.
    Been at the same place for almost 15 years, love my boss, the CEO.  Tough to ask for a better mentor/friend/boss.
    VP (was at 40, I think?  Fuck you Cliffy, you beat me to it!) and enjoy most of the people I work with.
    My favorite part is our clients, getting to meet them and learn about them, their businesses, their lives, and how we can add value for them.
    I moved from SoCal to South Jersey and now work from home....but am always on planes going to consult and assist with clients/prospects.

    Stories?
    Got lots of them.
    I used to run Ops (now I am the sales leader) and the parties we used to have with the team to celebrate or commiserate....wow, that shit was off the hook.  
    Almost died a handful of times - but that only made for better stories.
    If you have a beer with me one day, I will share openly.  ;)

    Hi!!

    Beers are on me if you’re in the city 
    Will take you up on that, one day!
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    josevolution said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    I've hated every job I've had.
    I've been bullied at every job I've had.
    I don't want to return to work (been unemployed since 2015).

    whoa really sad to hear this! I hope things turn for the better soon.
    Thanks dude.
    I guess I just gotta find the right environment.
    The shit I put up with noone should have to endure in a workplace. Management never did much to help which sucked.
    Good for you for moving on.   Better to find the right fit than put up with crap!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    edited November 2019
    brianlux said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    josevolution said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    I've hated every job I've had.
    I've been bullied at every job I've had.
    I don't want to return to work (been unemployed since 2015).

    whoa really sad to hear this! I hope things turn for the better soon.
    Thanks dude.
    I guess I just gotta find the right environment.
    The shit I put up with noone should have to endure in a workplace. Management never did much to help which sucked.
    Good for you for moving on.   Better to find the right fit than put up with crap!
    I was fired for "not fitting in with the team". How can I fit in when from the moment I walked in to the office I was harassed and picked on all the time? Made fun of for not being a drinker, for not having a girlfriend/wife, for apparently being gay, for being stupid, for not knowing how to use a stapler (they supplied me with a faulty stapler), made me go out and look for a lost set of keys that they hid from me just to make me drive all the way out to a property and look for it etc.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    brianlux said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    josevolution said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    I've hated every job I've had.
    I've been bullied at every job I've had.
    I don't want to return to work (been unemployed since 2015).

    whoa really sad to hear this! I hope things turn for the better soon.
    Thanks dude.
    I guess I just gotta find the right environment.
    The shit I put up with noone should have to endure in a workplace. Management never did much to help which sucked.
    Good for you for moving on.   Better to find the right fit than put up with crap!
    I was fired for "not fitting in with the team". How can I fit in when from the moment I walked in to the office I was harassed and picked on all the time? Made fun of for not being a drinker, for not having a girlfriend/wife, for apparently being gay, for being stupid, for not knowing how to use a stapler (they supplied me with a faulty stapler), made me go out and look for a lost set of keys that they hid from me just to make me drive all the way out to a property and look for it etc.
    When the team is comprised of stupid and fucked people, better to go rogue.  I've been there myself.  Keep being you- that's the only way to be!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,217
    I'm a software developer. If it was just coding and developing all the time, I would love it. I enjoy creating something that helps solve a problem or makes someone else's job a little easier. I could do without the meetings, ever-changing specs, a few coworkers, and dealing with the users. Oh, having to create technical documents like a user manual sucks big time.
  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    brianlux said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    brianlux said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    josevolution said:
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    I've hated every job I've had.
    I've been bullied at every job I've had.
    I don't want to return to work (been unemployed since 2015).

    whoa really sad to hear this! I hope things turn for the better soon.
    Thanks dude.
    I guess I just gotta find the right environment.
    The shit I put up with noone should have to endure in a workplace. Management never did much to help which sucked.
    Good for you for moving on.   Better to find the right fit than put up with crap!
    I was fired for "not fitting in with the team". How can I fit in when from the moment I walked in to the office I was harassed and picked on all the time? Made fun of for not being a drinker, for not having a girlfriend/wife, for apparently being gay, for being stupid, for not knowing how to use a stapler (they supplied me with a faulty stapler), made me go out and look for a lost set of keys that they hid from me just to make me drive all the way out to a property and look for it etc.
    When the team is comprised of stupid and fucked people, better to go rogue.  I've been there myself.  Keep being you- that's the only way to be!
    My refusal to fit in with stupid group norms and stay true to myself makes me not liked a lot of the time.
    Thanks Brian.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • Halifax2TheMax
    Halifax2TheMax Posts: 42,245
    So who’s back at the office? Never left? Dreading the return? Are “offices” stupid? Wearing a mask? Demanding vaccinations? Where you sitting?

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