 OT: IT is killin me!, Time for a change. |
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| Howard |
 Jan 17 2006, 05:31 PM
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Incontin(g)ent Member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None 
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Seems like a bad day of IT Porsche guys.. wierd.
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| morgan |
Jan 17 2006, 05:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 310 Joined: 28-March 03 From: milwaukee WI Member No.: 488 |
Ok Three years ago I was dump from a job I had for 14 years (cut backs)
Took some time off then went to work at a british car shop. I work 30 to 35 hours a week. Life and me are sooo much better now. Life is too short time goes to fast everyone should slow the f%*K down John (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer3.gif) |
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| 1bad914 |
Jan 17 2006, 06:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Battle Creek, MI Member No.: 2,028 |
I made the decision last summer to make a change, 20 years in management was driving me crazy, I took a chance and went on an interview for a web developer position in my company. The guy that interviewed me took a chance on me and I've never looked back, I take care of me and my work and don't have to woryy about 20 whiny employees. I work from home two days a week and love it. Best thing I ever did!!
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| Gint |
Jan 17 2006, 06:38 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,096 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Oddly enough, the answer came from my boss himself. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)
"It's just work." He came in saying this over and over again. I finally got it in my head. I'll do whatever they want for 40-45 hours a week. Then I walk away. Now, to be fair, there has been a lot of just post midnight work lately, but, it's just work. When it's done I walk away. It's really kinda of hard to explain. You have to keep saying it to yourself over and over again... suddenly one day it hits ya. It's just work! No point in getting excited. It will be there tomorrow. I'm making pretty good moeny and getting 4 weeks vacation (negotiated mostly when I started). I don't want to start over again on that scale. It's just work man... |
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| Korijo |
Jan 17 2006, 07:15 PM
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[]D o [] o []V[] o []D Group: Members Posts: 1,308 Joined: 16-July 03 From: North Bend, WA Member No.: 914 |
i was a journey-man carpenter taking home 2k a week [before getting sick]. if i was ever mad at a boss, job, etc. i'd just quit! head to the hall, and find another job [union].
point is, lifes too short to stress over shit that makes you unhappy! the struggle to be happy, imho, is what life is about. i'm happy, but i'm still struggling [being terminally ill]. you never know what tomorrow will bring (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smoke.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smoke.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smoke.gif) good luck, rich! |
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| tat2dphreak |
Jan 17 2006, 07:24 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Gint hit the nail on the head...
in my opinion no matter how good your job is, it's still a job... you still have to get your ass up and force yourself to do something, when you would rather do something else... that's why they call it "work" not "happy-fun-time"... I feel your pain, 5+ years at the same company, doing the same type of shit, seeing the same people, putting up with the same lame crap gets old... that's why I have about 5x more hobbies now than before, because the last thing I want to do when I get home is think about work... and something has to go seriously wrong before they get more than my 40.5 hours a week now... I used to work 60-70 hours a week, all the time... I'd cover for other people to take off, work 7+ days of 12 hour shifts, nights, weekends, whatever... that leads to fast burnout... so now they get 8 hour days, in by 8, out by 5, full hour lunch, and minimum drive to meet all deadlines with the accuracy needed... luckily they don't demand as much, and I don't seek more than I want... I ration my work to where I'm busy enough, but not stressed, and not anymore bored than everyone else... which is how I'm on here as much as I work... |
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| Bleyseng |
Jan 17 2006, 07:33 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,036 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Got a guy who might want one of your projects....let me know. Do what I do....only work 11 months out of the year. We are off to Suriname next week. |
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| GWN7 |
Jan 17 2006, 07:33 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Must be that time of year......Monday at 6:55 am flipped a coin. My sanity lost. I need to go to the farm and shoot something. Cheap 2L pop bottles shaken up and warm. The pink ones look cool agains't the snow. But I'm working 10 in a row, then 4 weeks straight days. I'm going to turn into Miles by the end of this.....
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| Porcharu |
Jan 17 2006, 08:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 3,518 Region Association: Northern California |
How true - my company was purchased 18 months ago and they just finished destroying us. We went from a profitable company of about 200 people to a group of 20 misarable people who wished they were laid off with everyone else. The only good thing about this is my useless new boss is all the way across the country and I have very little to do and I can do it from home in about 10 hours a week. I don't volunteer for more work and I don't do any more than needed. |
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| jim912928 |
Jan 17 2006, 08:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,487 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Granger, IN Member No.: 1,536 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I've spent 25 years in IT...was experiencing the same thing (mostly too much bullshit). So, I actively sought out the type of company that fit my way of working/style/environment. Landed at Harley Davidson and I can tell you it's rejuvenating to work in a place that is fun, passionate and doesn't tolerate the bullshit.....oh, and one that also makes cool stuff!
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| Howard |
Jan 17 2006, 08:25 PM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None
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Gint (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
You caught the brass ring there. If your job, spouse, kids, car, geographical location etc. make you nuts, it's 'cause you're letting it. Old stupid song lyrics: 'Work 8 hours, sleep 8 hours, have 8 hours of fun'. Take it from an old phart. Very few careers will make you rich or happy. You have to do that with that extra 8 hours each day. |
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| ChrisReale |
Jan 17 2006, 08:25 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
I thought you were talking about the banner and front page photo of the 914 club (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif)
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| reverie |
Jan 18 2006, 02:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 783 Joined: 14-March 03 Member No.: 427 Region Association: None |
Health insurance is a consideration. I know several married couples where one spouse has a job that has good health insurance, and the other spouse has a job with no health insurance (such as a small independent business owner, for example). Good health insurance is important for protecting your assets and your credit.
If your coverage is through your employer, make sure you're eligible for Cobra coverage. I don't know how long Cobra coverage lasts.. 6 months? 12 months?.. but it's nice to have. Just bear in mind that you usually pay the full premium during that time. Best wishes in whatever you decide, Rich. |
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| scottb |
Jan 18 2006, 05:33 AM
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who wants a PEZ?! Group: Members Posts: 1,993 Joined: 27-December 02 From: south-(not north)-wick, MA Member No.: 32 Region Association: North East States |
a very intelligent friend of mine in grad school had this to say about a job.....
"work can't be all that great if they have to pay you to show up." while i continue to climb the corporate ladder and get even more responsibility, i keep those words in mind. goes along with what gint said, it's just work. helps keep things in perspective. good luck.... |
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