work schedule changed, kinda owns...

[xeemzor]

yeah i saw that, but that's just a benefit. other benefits come with other companies, as well as options. but yes, someone on the board probably will end up being worth millions, but could also be worth nothing.

In order to make great money anywhere you have to take calculated risks. No matter what happens the stock options with still be worth a few hundred thousand dollars.

 

[Fritzo]

When you have no choice, it's MUCH MUCH easier.

No it's not. Didn't have a choice when I had that shift for 2 years. Never got used to it.

 

[Fritzo]

This thread makes me glad I don't, and never will have, kids. Money > *

Famous last words. I think that's what most guys under 30 say, then one day *OOPS!!!*

 

[Vdubchaos]

No it's not. Didn't have a choice when I had that shift for 2 years. Never got used to it.

I meant getting up early for kids....

Besides, never got used to it is irrelevant. You did it. If you had a choice, you would've have done it (is that I'm trying to say).

 

[Vdubchaos]

Famous last words. I think that's what most guys under 30 say, then one day *OOPS!!!*

:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

And then one day......they realize that money/wealth is not as appealing as it was when they were young.....:biggrin:

 

[Aharami]

well i don't work with complete idiots so no one would do that. any "mandatory" meetings are scheduled around 10am to 2pm.

and if that did happen in the off case, i'd leave around noon on friday.

I guess you dont have coworkers in other time zones or other countries. I'm in the east coast, and have coworkers out west. Sometimes I can't avoid those mandatory 4:30 pm meetings.

 

[nageov3t]

Famous last words. I think that's what most guys under 30 say, then one day *OOPS!!!*

I keep trying to get my BF pregnant, but it's just not happening :\

tbh, the older I get, the less I want kids... nothing against 'em, I love my nieces and nephews (and the fact that I get to experience my toddler nieces and my boyfriend's 20-something nieces/nephews gives me a good array of experiences), but I'd much rather spend my prime years traveling the world than changing diapers and sitting through music recitals.

 

[purbeast0]

I guess you dont have coworkers in other time zones or other countries. I'm in the east coast, and have coworkers out west. Sometimes I can't avoid those mandatory 4:30 pm meetings.

nope, but having a meeting at 1:30pm on the west coast that requires people on the east coast to attend is a dick thing to do imo. have it at 10am PST instead.

 

[Vdubchaos]

I guess you dont have coworkers in other time zones or other countries. I'm in the east coast, and have coworkers out west. Sometimes I can't avoid those mandatory 4:30 pm meetings.

umm, NO

I have co workers all over US and THE WORLD (from asia to europe to australia)

I leave at 4pm each and every day.

 

[Vdubchaos]

I keep trying to get my BF pregnant, but it's just not happening :\

tbh, the older I get, the less I want kids... nothing against 'em, I love my nieces and nephews (and the fact that I get to experience my toddler nieces and my boyfriend's 20-something nieces/nephews gives me a good array of experiences), but I'd much rather spend my prime years traveling the world than changing diapers and sitting through music recitals.

Changing diapers is temporary......and music recital is optional.

If you follow the herd.....yeah, expect suckage.

But if you take the kids out and play sports with them or whatever, it's a completely opposite experience of "suckage".

It's what YOU make it!

 

[Fritzo]

Changing diapers is temporary......and music recital is optional.

If you follow the herd.....yeah, expect suckage.

But if you take the kids out and play sports with them or whatever, it's a completely opposite experience of "suckage".

It's what YOU make it!

Here's kids in a nutshell:

0-3 years: nerve wracking. You become another person.
4-11 years: awesome. You get to be a kid again so you can relate to them
12-18: stressful. They start getting influenced by the world around them and becoming independent---and realize they don't always have to do what you say.
18+: satisfying. They've now an independent adult, and they look back to appreciate all the things you did for them.

I know this isn't everyone's experience, but it's pretty common. It's also the template my daughter followed and my son is on right now.

 

[Vdubchaos]

Here's kids in a nutshell:

0-3 years: nerve wracking. You become another person.
4-11 years: awesome. You get to be a kid again so you can relate to them
12-18: stressful. They start getting influenced by the world around them and becoming independent---and realize they don't always have to do what you say.
18+: satisfying. They've now an independent adult, and they look back to appreciate all the things you did for them.

I know this isn't everyone's experience, but it's pretty common. It's also the template my daughter followed and my son is on right now.

Sounds about right

I have 3 in 12-18 gap now and although it can be stressful, I've noticed it's as stressful as we allow it to be.

So we stopped allowing it to be stressful and when they don't listen.....we hit them where it hurts.......and force them to listen.



Note: we are FAR FAR from perfection

PS. My 17 year old daughter is already at "satisfying/appreciation" stage, which makes me rather proud.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

I hate the mornings but I would love to go in and leave early. Screw the 8-5.