Conundrum 1 #1 July 28, 2004 I show up to work, sit down at my desk, throw on my headphones, listen to music and do my work. I surf dz.com and another board here and there but I get a lot of work done. I don't really have to answer to anyone ( I do have a managers of course, though, but it's rare I need to talk to her; and when I do, she is awesome ), I take my breaks and lunch whenever I want, and I have a great shift ( 7am-4pm). Only downfall is the pay. It's alright I guess, but it could be considerably better, seeing how we are the lowest paid department in the entire company. So overall, I like my job, I could really just use a better paycheck. How much do you like your job? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #2 July 28, 2004 My job allows me to be on dz.com alot and it pays allright, but we have been working alot of saturdays lately which really cuts into my skydiving time since I work 2-11. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #3 July 28, 2004 I HATE MY JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I used to really enjoy my job. I really liked my boss and coworkers. I had interesting work to do. I was learning a lot. I love working in Chicago. That all changed. I've been through so many bosses that I'm repeating. I told them I'm leaving, so they give me all of the absolute crappy work to do. Basically, my job is like a bad relationship where they don't want to break up with me, but they're going to act so jerky in the hopes that I break up with them. I really really hate my job.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #4 July 28, 2004 I look at my job and my life and think...man I am so damn lucky!The money....its all relative..exchanging green stuff for time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #5 July 28, 2004 I went from making a comfortable amount of money in Washington state, to making less than half of that here in NC. The financial math isn't difficult to use when coming to a conclusion about my job. But, it pays (most of) the bills.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #6 July 28, 2004 I can honestly say I love my job."It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #7 July 28, 2004 Freedom from high stress and insanity is worth a lot per hour. I'd rather push the wheelborrow than be an out-of-work executive with tons of bills.Pick up a hobby/job where you can make a few bucks on the side. I'm still wondering why you haven't been "Discovered" by Hollywood yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #8 July 28, 2004 QuoteI can honestly say I love my job. That's so awesome, good for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #9 July 28, 2004 I like my job. I hated it at first, but now that i'm settled in, i enjoy it very much. I can't be on dzcom during the day anymore, but i still have yahoo IM for when i'm bored. The only downside is the pay, it sucks!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ryoder 1,411 #10 July 28, 2004 QuoteHow much do you like your job? Have you seen "Office Space"?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zee 0 #11 July 28, 2004 I used to love my job but over time I've come to absolutely detest it. I spend most of my days working alone and the people I do work with are all "experts" in my field (industrial robotics). I still can't figure out why they call me for help when they already "know" what's wrong and how to fix it? I also get to work in a lot of simply put, nasty environments and yes, to top it all off I have to travel all over the country -blah. I just got back from San Francisco and of course, Alskan Airlines lost my luggage......again. That makes 3 times they've lost my luggage in 4 trips. Any body lookin' to hire someone to answer the phones???? Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RevJim 0 #12 July 28, 2004 There's no option for me. I have no job, so I guess I love it. I have no money, so I guess I hate it. I'm going back to college, starting this September, to finally be able to do something I love, teach! Only took me 15 years to figure out what I wanted to do when I grow up. That's cool, 'cause there's some out there that never figure it out. Now, to do what I wanted to do when I grew up, without actually growing up, that's the fun part. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 259 #13 July 28, 2004 Depends on the day. If I can sell gear and talk to skydivers all day long I love my job. If I'm stuck doing stupid, bullshit, meaningless paperwork all day long I think I'd rather be a sandwich artist at Subway. If I have to put on my fire chief hat and put out fires left and right all day long I think I'd rather be a homeless beggar on the street. I love my job most during the first two weeks of August. Cuz that's when I don't have to be there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MarkM 0 #14 July 28, 2004 Quote If I have to put on my fire chief hat and put out fires left and right all day long I think I'd rather be a homeless beggar on the street. Heh, just let em burn baby, let em burn. I like my job, though I wouldn't mind a bigger paycheck(who wouldn't?). I work from home which gives me a lot of flexibility, but I'm pretty much on call 24/7 if there's an emergency. Maybe one of these days I'll get enough guts to work for myself and start up some biz that doesn't involve a lot of effort(something I really enjoy) for a decent living. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lovelife22 0 #15 July 28, 2004 I love my job. I started here about a year ago, and absolutely hated going to work every day. A big change from where I came from...so it was a very difficult transition!!! Now, I am really enjoying the company, the people, and the challenge. I just needed to stick it out for awhile. Good salary, awesome boss, and really interesting group of people I work with. Very happy!! In all areas of life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites adamjenner 0 #16 July 28, 2004 currently i'm jobless so i guess this post doesn't really apply to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Daizey 0 #17 July 28, 2004 Right now, I love my jobs. For the summer I'm working in a Bakery and a Floral shop.... The bakery is so much fun...baking yummy cookies and breads and decorating cakes all day...its fun! And yummy too...especially when someone "accidentally" knocks over an entire tray of fresh baked warm chocolate chip cookies...can't sell them, and its such a shame to throw them out when they fall onto a perfectly clean floor...that only leaves one option...eating them! The floral shop is fun too...there's just something about flowers that makes ya wanna smile all day...plus i get to make pretty arrangements and play with dirt all day *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #18 July 28, 2004 Meh, It doesn't suck.......---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crzjp20 0 #19 July 28, 2004 well when you work for a hotel all i can say is... well... its boring, but it does pay alright-------------------------------------------------- Fear is not a confession of weakness, it is an oportunity for courage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mayberry 0 #20 July 29, 2004 Overall I would say yes, I really like my job. I enjoy what I do, the pay & benefits are great, work from 6am-2:30pm M-F, weekends off & all major holidays off. Life is good!!! Woo- Hoo!!! DonDon Here's to friends! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites adrenalinejunki 0 #21 July 29, 2004 My job sucks. I hate my boss more than I have ever hated anyone before. Not just because he is an ass, but he does some of the stupidest useless things I have ever seen. I work 12 days straight and 2 days off. Thats atleast 12 hour days as well. It pays the bills and gives me jump money, not to mention the 3.5 weeks vacation every year. The worst part is having to work all the holiday weekends and missing the boogies, can't use vacation days for weekends either. Yep work sucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ncrowe 0 #22 July 29, 2004 Great timing on this thread, I got fuggin fired today for the first time in my life I kinda knew it was comming but its still sucks , o well at least im leaving for the bahamas friday. I'll probably just cash in my 401k and jump for a month "Don't Mess Around With the Guy in Shades- Oh No!!! " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites HeatherB 0 #23 July 29, 2004 On most days I do. I find the more I stay out of the political BS that goes on in the office, the happier I am. Soooo...I'm trying to stay outta that crap. Decent benefits, nice 401k, and next year I get an extra week of vacation, so I'll have 6 weeks off. Not too bad. And my job isn't really well-defined, so I keep focusing on the stuff I feel like focusing on. Plus I hardly ever see my bosses. (I'm not even sure who I report to) Hopefully there is a raise in my future though. I need more cash. I'm working on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Evelyn 0 #24 July 29, 2004 Don't think I'd say I LOVE my job, but I do like it a lot. I work as a project assistant for a general contractor. I'm at a jobsite office so it's pretty casual, come to work in jeans, t-shirt and tennies. It's only a mile from my house so no traffic to fight. I work from 7 - 3:30, so am at the gym by 4. Great benefits, medical, dental & vision insurance for my whole family paid for by the co. 401K with employer contributing a percentage. 4 weeks vacation. Pretty decent bonuses, Annual company pic-nic, golf tournament and x-mas party. For what I do pay is okay ($22/hr., 40 hr. work week), but since I'm married and we have two incomes I don't need to make a lot. Oh, and the company is always growing and hiring new people and they pay employees a really nice finders fee if they refer someone and they are hired. Right now they are looking for Project Managers, Asst. Project Managers and Project Engineers. If anyone is interested please PM me. I could sure use the finders fee to help pay for my new rig! Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #25 July 29, 2004 I really like my job...but that may change shortly. My broker resigned yesterday, and I am sincerely hoping that the assistant broker will do the same, and NOT get promoted (he finageled our broker's resignation...it was very sad and sorry to watch...). I am doing my best to let the corporate suits understand exactly what sort of twerp my AB is, and how ineffectual and absolutely unsuited he is for a position like that. They are listening to me, but if he gets the promotion, I'm gone. So much backstabbing lately...it's really getting old, you know? LOL! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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sunshine 2 #9 July 28, 2004 I like my job. I hated it at first, but now that i'm settled in, i enjoy it very much. I can't be on dzcom during the day anymore, but i still have yahoo IM for when i'm bored. The only downside is the pay, it sucks!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,411 #10 July 28, 2004 QuoteHow much do you like your job? Have you seen "Office Space"?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #11 July 28, 2004 I used to love my job but over time I've come to absolutely detest it. I spend most of my days working alone and the people I do work with are all "experts" in my field (industrial robotics). I still can't figure out why they call me for help when they already "know" what's wrong and how to fix it? I also get to work in a lot of simply put, nasty environments and yes, to top it all off I have to travel all over the country -blah. I just got back from San Francisco and of course, Alskan Airlines lost my luggage......again. That makes 3 times they've lost my luggage in 4 trips. Any body lookin' to hire someone to answer the phones???? Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #12 July 28, 2004 There's no option for me. I have no job, so I guess I love it. I have no money, so I guess I hate it. I'm going back to college, starting this September, to finally be able to do something I love, teach! Only took me 15 years to figure out what I wanted to do when I grow up. That's cool, 'cause there's some out there that never figure it out. Now, to do what I wanted to do when I grew up, without actually growing up, that's the fun part. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #13 July 28, 2004 Depends on the day. If I can sell gear and talk to skydivers all day long I love my job. If I'm stuck doing stupid, bullshit, meaningless paperwork all day long I think I'd rather be a sandwich artist at Subway. If I have to put on my fire chief hat and put out fires left and right all day long I think I'd rather be a homeless beggar on the street. I love my job most during the first two weeks of August. Cuz that's when I don't have to be there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #14 July 28, 2004 Quote If I have to put on my fire chief hat and put out fires left and right all day long I think I'd rather be a homeless beggar on the street. Heh, just let em burn baby, let em burn. I like my job, though I wouldn't mind a bigger paycheck(who wouldn't?). I work from home which gives me a lot of flexibility, but I'm pretty much on call 24/7 if there's an emergency. Maybe one of these days I'll get enough guts to work for myself and start up some biz that doesn't involve a lot of effort(something I really enjoy) for a decent living. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovelife22 0 #15 July 28, 2004 I love my job. I started here about a year ago, and absolutely hated going to work every day. A big change from where I came from...so it was a very difficult transition!!! Now, I am really enjoying the company, the people, and the challenge. I just needed to stick it out for awhile. Good salary, awesome boss, and really interesting group of people I work with. Very happy!! In all areas of life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamjenner 0 #16 July 28, 2004 currently i'm jobless so i guess this post doesn't really apply to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daizey 0 #17 July 28, 2004 Right now, I love my jobs. For the summer I'm working in a Bakery and a Floral shop.... The bakery is so much fun...baking yummy cookies and breads and decorating cakes all day...its fun! And yummy too...especially when someone "accidentally" knocks over an entire tray of fresh baked warm chocolate chip cookies...can't sell them, and its such a shame to throw them out when they fall onto a perfectly clean floor...that only leaves one option...eating them! The floral shop is fun too...there's just something about flowers that makes ya wanna smile all day...plus i get to make pretty arrangements and play with dirt all day *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #18 July 28, 2004 Meh, It doesn't suck.......---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crzjp20 0 #19 July 28, 2004 well when you work for a hotel all i can say is... well... its boring, but it does pay alright-------------------------------------------------- Fear is not a confession of weakness, it is an oportunity for courage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mayberry 0 #20 July 29, 2004 Overall I would say yes, I really like my job. I enjoy what I do, the pay & benefits are great, work from 6am-2:30pm M-F, weekends off & all major holidays off. Life is good!!! Woo- Hoo!!! DonDon Here's to friends! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrenalinejunki 0 #21 July 29, 2004 My job sucks. I hate my boss more than I have ever hated anyone before. Not just because he is an ass, but he does some of the stupidest useless things I have ever seen. I work 12 days straight and 2 days off. Thats atleast 12 hour days as well. It pays the bills and gives me jump money, not to mention the 3.5 weeks vacation every year. The worst part is having to work all the holiday weekends and missing the boogies, can't use vacation days for weekends either. Yep work sucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ncrowe 0 #22 July 29, 2004 Great timing on this thread, I got fuggin fired today for the first time in my life I kinda knew it was comming but its still sucks , o well at least im leaving for the bahamas friday. I'll probably just cash in my 401k and jump for a month "Don't Mess Around With the Guy in Shades- Oh No!!! " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherB 0 #23 July 29, 2004 On most days I do. I find the more I stay out of the political BS that goes on in the office, the happier I am. Soooo...I'm trying to stay outta that crap. Decent benefits, nice 401k, and next year I get an extra week of vacation, so I'll have 6 weeks off. Not too bad. And my job isn't really well-defined, so I keep focusing on the stuff I feel like focusing on. Plus I hardly ever see my bosses. (I'm not even sure who I report to) Hopefully there is a raise in my future though. I need more cash. I'm working on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Evelyn 0 #24 July 29, 2004 Don't think I'd say I LOVE my job, but I do like it a lot. I work as a project assistant for a general contractor. I'm at a jobsite office so it's pretty casual, come to work in jeans, t-shirt and tennies. It's only a mile from my house so no traffic to fight. I work from 7 - 3:30, so am at the gym by 4. Great benefits, medical, dental & vision insurance for my whole family paid for by the co. 401K with employer contributing a percentage. 4 weeks vacation. Pretty decent bonuses, Annual company pic-nic, golf tournament and x-mas party. For what I do pay is okay ($22/hr., 40 hr. work week), but since I'm married and we have two incomes I don't need to make a lot. Oh, and the company is always growing and hiring new people and they pay employees a really nice finders fee if they refer someone and they are hired. Right now they are looking for Project Managers, Asst. Project Managers and Project Engineers. If anyone is interested please PM me. I could sure use the finders fee to help pay for my new rig! Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #25 July 29, 2004 I really like my job...but that may change shortly. My broker resigned yesterday, and I am sincerely hoping that the assistant broker will do the same, and NOT get promoted (he finageled our broker's resignation...it was very sad and sorry to watch...). I am doing my best to let the corporate suits understand exactly what sort of twerp my AB is, and how ineffectual and absolutely unsuited he is for a position like that. They are listening to me, but if he gets the promotion, I'm gone. So much backstabbing lately...it's really getting old, you know? LOL! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Evelyn 0 #24 July 29, 2004 Don't think I'd say I LOVE my job, but I do like it a lot. I work as a project assistant for a general contractor. I'm at a jobsite office so it's pretty casual, come to work in jeans, t-shirt and tennies. It's only a mile from my house so no traffic to fight. I work from 7 - 3:30, so am at the gym by 4. Great benefits, medical, dental & vision insurance for my whole family paid for by the co. 401K with employer contributing a percentage. 4 weeks vacation. Pretty decent bonuses, Annual company pic-nic, golf tournament and x-mas party. For what I do pay is okay ($22/hr., 40 hr. work week), but since I'm married and we have two incomes I don't need to make a lot. Oh, and the company is always growing and hiring new people and they pay employees a really nice finders fee if they refer someone and they are hired. Right now they are looking for Project Managers, Asst. Project Managers and Project Engineers. If anyone is interested please PM me. I could sure use the finders fee to help pay for my new rig! Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #25 July 29, 2004 I really like my job...but that may change shortly. My broker resigned yesterday, and I am sincerely hoping that the assistant broker will do the same, and NOT get promoted (he finageled our broker's resignation...it was very sad and sorry to watch...). I am doing my best to let the corporate suits understand exactly what sort of twerp my AB is, and how ineffectual and absolutely unsuited he is for a position like that. They are listening to me, but if he gets the promotion, I'm gone. So much backstabbing lately...it's really getting old, you know? LOL! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
