Do you actually like your job?

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RKS

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Oct 9, 1999
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I argue with people all day long and get paid for it (even more so when they actually believe the shit I'm shoveling); what's not to like? :laugh:
If I won the lottery I would probably still work here since I wouldn't get paid to be at home and argue with my kids all day.
 

Koing

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Oct 11, 2000
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Jobs interesting, I'm learning a lot, great people, lots of career options, can't complain.

Koing
 

Miklebud

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Nov 20, 2002
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I love my job. I just wish I paid better. Oh well. At least I don't dread going to work M-F.
 

edro

Lifer
Apr 5, 2002
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While I hate getting up early and going to work, I actually like my work once I'm here.
 

vi edit

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Oct 28, 1999
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Originally posted by: Skoorb
As far as jobs go, absolutely. I'd prefer to be independently wealthy and spend my spare time learning how to be a pilot and flying my family around the continent in a small jet, but within reason, what I have now is fantastic. I am respected, make satisfactory money, generally have a minimum of stress, plenty of leeway in case I need to leave for sick kids, etc. and finally it's fairly close to home. Oh, and also is a good resume builder. I have absolutely no complaints.

:thumbsup:

That's my job in a nutshell, too.
 

imported_Imp

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Dec 20, 2005
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I hate it, but it ends on Wednesday, and I'm only back for 2-3 weeks in January. It's repetitive, mundane and unrewarding, but I was having trouble finding something I wanted, so I found something purely for some money. That, and I couldn't have the highlight of my unemployed day being the newspaper I read during lunch, which was when I got up everyday.
 

Elganja

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May 21, 2007
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For me work has always been work... i don't expect to like it, it's just something I have to do M-F to pay the bills etc...

but, currently I do have a job I like. people are awesome and the actual work is good (frustrating at times)
 

SnipeMasterJ13

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Oct 20, 2004
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I used to like it. Now I absolutely hate it. I can't stand it and sit here most days trying to figure out why time is moving at 1/4 speed. Complaining about it afterwards and on the weekends doesn't seem to help either. Already in the process of looking for something else, but it's taking way too long. :(
 
Nov 7, 2000
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it could be much, much worse... when i take that into consideration, I like the job. would i do it in my free time, or without pay? hell no.
 

DanTMWTMP

Lifer
Oct 7, 2001
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My pay relatively sucks, but traveling the world and helping out with crucial research is very rewarding and fun. I've met so many interesting and smart people from around the world. The only thing that sucks about my job is the occasional seasickness and the day when I must say goodbye to the scientists and sometimes hawt grad students after a successful research expedition.

Oh, and another bad part about the job:
Pic taken two days ago
When bad weather strikes :(
For reference, same A-frame at the stern of the ship during calm weather. Pic taken about a week ago or so

I'm not sure if it's a keeper, but it's awesome while I am still young. I do spend more time on land still though, and my boss is very lenient. I go to work around the traffic schedule, and as long as we get our own pet-projects and other stuff done, we get to go home pretty early. Very chill job and atmosphere. Hell, my boss gives out free beer from his beer fridge from his office on some days :D
*shift eyes..shhhhh*
 

Casawi

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Oct 31, 2004
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Let's just say, I love the things I learn at work and I enjoy spending time and energy on what I do at work. Sometimes with deadlines... it gets a little stressful (with some comp. time after)... I don't really have any complaints.
No set times for work, no rules... here is your job, finish it, sometimes it is more like when can you finish this.
 

BurnItDwn

Lifer
Oct 10, 1999
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It can be boring at times, but my boss is cool, my team rocks, and usually, there's plenty to do ... So yea, I like my job.
 

oiprocs

Diamond Member
Jun 20, 2001
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Originally posted by: BurnItDwn
It can be boring at times, but my boss is cool, my team rocks, and usually, there's plenty to do ... So yea, I like my job.

Seconded.
 

1sikbITCH

Diamond Member
Jan 3, 2001
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I like my job a lot, and also like the people I work with. That's why I suffer through the pay. I could go to a more corporate environment but I would dread working every day.
 

oiprocs

Diamond Member
Jun 20, 2001
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Originally posted by: 1sikbITCH
I like my job a lot, and also like the people I work with. That's why I suffer through the pay. I could go to a more corporate environment but I would dread working every day.

And you do what?
 

Rubycon

Madame President
Aug 10, 2005
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I've got one of those "hehe I should be paying THEM to work for" jobs. Well almost. Not everyone shares that opinion but I'm not leaving a family behind either.