Life How's your job satisfaction? - Page 3

WilliamTheIrish · 03-20-2018, 02:47 PM

Changed jobs in December. Was overseeing a 27 people in a field that produced revenues of 6 million a month. It was lucrative but extremely stressful as it was difficult to disengage at the end of the day. Had to cover a weekend every 6 weeks too. Most employees were great. Had a few that were challenging and two I had to terminate. Skilled folks too. But you can’t be dumb when it comes to customers.

Anyway, now I’m working for me. Work 4 days a week. Have my weekends free and can tend to the garden while enjoying the pavestone patio I put in last summer.

Life’s pretty good in the job satisfaction dept.

GloryDayz · 03-20-2018, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Changed jobs in December. Was overseeing a 27 people in a field that produced revenues of 6 million a month. It was lucrative but extremely stressful as it was difficult to disengage at the end of the day. Had to cover a weekend every 6 weeks too. Most employees were great. Had a few that were challenging and two I had to terminate. Skilled folks too. But you can’t be dumb when it comes to customers.

Anyway, now I’m working for me. Work 4 days a week. Have my weekends free and can tend to the garden while enjoying the pavestone patio I put in last summer.

Life’s pretty good in the job satisfaction dept.

Working from home is awesome. And yeah, when the weather is good, the patio is wonderful.

The next best thing is not traveling much anymore. My younger staff love it, so they can have it.

I know one thing, the dog loves me teleworking.

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Silock · 03-20-2018, 05:54 PM

****ing shitty. Getting out ASAP.

corn fed chief · 03-20-2018, 06:16 PM

I enjoy it a lot. I make decent money, work 8 24 hour days a month, and have a killer pension waiting for me in retirement. Job satisfaction is high and my coworkers are great. Only thing I could ask for is more money.

Reerun_KC · 03-20-2018, 06:30 PM

With views like this. I’m never disgruntled with my job.

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**Easy 6** · 03-20-2018, 06:36 PM

Generally pleased like a Malaysian airliner, switched to a job closer to me that actually pays slightly less

But I'm actually coming out ahead as I only have to spend about $40 a month in gas getting there and back, as opposed to $40 a week

More money in my pocket, 3 minute commute to work, and less stress when I get there... things are definitely looking up

WilliamTheIrish · 03-20-2018, 06:59 PM

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3 minute commute to work, and less stress when I get there... things are definitely looking up

After YEARS of driving an average of 45 minutes one way (that’s if traffic was in my favor), I now commute 9 minutes each way. It’s changed my life. Two weeks on a tank of gas. More time at home and/or in the garden/patio.

**Easy 6** · 03-20-2018, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

After YEARS of driving an average of 45 minutes one way (that’s if traffic was in my favor), I now commute 9 minutes each way. It’s changed my life. Two weeks on a tank of gas. More time at home and/or in the garden/patio.

It makes such a huge difference doesnt it...

When it takes more time to shit, shower, shave and gulp down some coffee than it does to actually get to work... thats all win

To be honest, even if I wasnt quite coming out ahead on this deal... I'd still be a happier person, and thats worth money all by itself

**Rain Man** · 03-20-2018, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

Generally pleased like a Malaysian airliner, switched to a job closer to me that actually pays slightly less

But I'm actually coming out ahead as I only have to spend about $40 a month in gas getting there and back, as opposed to $40 a week

More money in my pocket, 3 minute commute to work, and less stress when I get there... things are definitely looking up

Is there a company on your porch?

patteeu · 03-20-2018, 10:08 PM

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Is there a company on your porch?

He probably runs a lemonade stand out front. He's just a fast walker.

**Easy 6** · 03-21-2018, 04:33 AM

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Is there a company on your porch?

I live in a town of roughly 25,000 so nothing is more than 10 minutes away, but my job is now literally 2 miles down the road

Rasputin · 03-21-2018, 10:22 AM

It's hard to explain. I both like and hate my job at the same time. When I try to like my job they give me plenty of reason to hate it but for the most part it's easy but it gets difficult at any moment just got to keep your wits about you and not let the bull shit get you down.

BucEyedPea · 03-21-2018, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

I live in a town of roughly 25,000 so nothing is more than 10 minutes away, but my job is now literally 2 miles down the road

My job is a 30 feet away! Nah! Nah!

**Easy 6** · 03-21-2018, 06:13 PM

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My job is a 30 feet away! Nah! Nah!

I am genuinely jealous of people like yourself, eDave and KCUnited... IT, graphic design etc is where its AT

**Bearcat** · 03-20-2018, 06:57 PM

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My job is not necessarily my raison d'etre, but it's not like they make me speak French or anything.

Generally pleased. The past couple jobs have moved me further from my wheelhouse, but it's all worked out nicely overall.

View Poll Results: How's your job satisfaction at the moment?
I'm exuberant. I hate having days off because I love my job so much.	13	10.00%
I'm generally pleased. I'm cruising along like a non-Malaysian airliner, happy and making progress.	42	32.31%
I'm okay. My job is not necessarily my raison d'etre, but it's not like they make me speak French or anything.	20	15.38%
I'm neutral. Solid, stoic, neutral. I neither like nor hate, neither rejoice nor loathe.	8	6.15%
I have a slight frown. I wish I was somewhere else, but I'm here and I'm going to soldier on.	13	10.00%
I'm displeased now that you mention it. What am I doing with my life? Why am I here? I've never been to Mongolia, and I'm doing this?	8	6.15%
My job is eating my soul. I must escape this unrelenting yoke that grinds me into the earth.	8	6.15%
I don't work. I'm retired, in school, rich, chronically unemployed, and/or have a sugar daddy/mama.	13	10.00%
I have no idea if I'm satisfied or not. Ever since Corporate Lobotomy Day last July, I've just come in and worked.	5	3.85%
Voters: 130. You may not vote on this poll

03-20-2018, 02:47 PM	#1
WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $5860607	Changed jobs in December. Was overseeing a 27 people in a field that produced revenues of 6 million a month. It was lucrative but extremely stressful as it was difficult to disengage at the end of the day. Had to cover a weekend every 6 weeks too. Most employees were great. Had a few that were challenging and two I had to terminate. Skilled folks too. But you can’t be dumb when it comes to customers. Anyway, now I’m working for me. Work 4 days a week. Have my weekends free and can tend to the garden while enjoying the pavestone patio I put in last summer. Life’s pretty good in the job satisfaction dept.
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03-20-2018, 05:54 PM	#3
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	****ing shitty. Getting out ASAP.
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03-20-2018, 06:16 PM	#4
corn fed chief Starter Join Date: Dec 2011 Casino cash: $10005650	I enjoy it a lot. I make decent money, work 8 24 hour days a month, and have a killer pension waiting for me in retirement. Job satisfaction is high and my coworkers are great. Only thing I could ask for is more money.
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03-20-2018, 06:30 PM	#5
Reerun_KC Rock Chalk Jayhawks! KU!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $8301160	With views like this. I’m never disgruntled with my job. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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03-20-2018, 06:36 PM	#6
Easy 6 pie is never free Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the drivers seat Casino cash: $3507775	Generally pleased like a Malaysian airliner, switched to a job closer to me that actually pays slightly less But I'm actually coming out ahead as I only have to spend about $40 a month in gas getting there and back, as opposed to $40 a week More money in my pocket, 3 minute commute to work, and less stress when I get there... things are definitely looking up
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03-21-2018, 10:22 AM	#12
Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $3285421	It's hard to explain. I both like and hate my job at the same time. When I try to like my job they give me plenty of reason to hate it but for the most part it's easy but it gets difficult at any moment just got to keep your wits about you and not let the bull shit get you down. __________________ A Brave Man Once Requested Me To Answer Questions That Are Key 'Is It To Be Or Not To Be' And I Replied Oh Why Ask Me
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