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Posted by Phil on May 3, 2006, at 13:43:13
I am having one heckuva time just making it to work 5 days a week. I used to work many hours in retail but didn't have many problems showing up to work.
Now I have this easy 40 hour week plus one day vacation and one sick day accumulating monthly. I use all that time as soon as I get it and then pray I can make it to work the rest of the month.
I also get tons of holidays off so it's not like I'm being worked to death.
The job is a slow pace and I think what goes through my mind is that it doesn't really matter if I finish something today or a week from now.
Here's the catch. I can retire here down the road and actually have a pension. Also, if I stay 5 more years, I have free insurance for life.
I really don't know if I'd be happier anywhere else..I just feel worn out.
What to do, what to do? : (
Phil
Posted by Racer on May 3, 2006, at 14:08:42
In reply to I hate work!!, posted by Phil on May 3, 2006, at 13:43:13
That's a tough one, Phil -- but I think that you're having this trouble BECAUSE it's an easy 40 hour a week job, not despite the fact. Sucks, huh? I know when I'm working one of those stresspot jobs, where I actually care what happens, and believe that I have actual impact on it happening, and put in the 70 hour weeks, I always think I want a less stressful job. And every so often, I've had them. And broken down entirely.
I don't know what to say, since I've never solved my own problem with it. I know that I do best with a great deal of autonomy. Tell me what I'm supposed to do, and when I'm supposed to have it done, and be there to answer questions. And then leave me the heck alone, and don't bother me. Hard to find those jobs, though...
Anyway, the pension and the free insurance do count for a lot. The problem is -- can you handle it? And that's something I can't even begin to think of how to address...
Oh, well, read Oscar Wilde, play your drums, and decide whether security is worth it, or if you really need better quality of life from your job? That's all I can think of... (But not too light on the snare, hear?)
Posted by curtm on May 3, 2006, at 18:14:42
In reply to Work is the curse of the drinking classes » Phil, posted by Racer on May 3, 2006, at 14:08:42
Often times 'drinking is the curse of the working classes' too.
Posted by dreamboat_annie on May 3, 2006, at 19:32:54
In reply to I hate work!!, posted by Phil on May 3, 2006, at 13:43:13
Ugh, talk about being caught between a rock and a hard place!! What a frustrating and demoralizing situation to be in, particularly when you know you can retire soon, although with some penalty (no continuing insurance). If you really want to try and stick it out for the next five years, and you feel you have the mental fortitude to do so, perhaps you could see if there are any possibilities for a transfer to a more stimulating position within your organization, which might make another five years of working more bearable. There is nothing worse than feeling under-utilized and unchallenged at work, especially when you have to spend 8 hours a day there. I don't know, but I think I would make some enquiries and take it from there, if you feel you are up to making a change that is. I know, personally, I couldn't go in to work each day if I weren't being challenged and continuously occupied (I had a boring job once and got out as quickly as possible - it was sucking the life out of me, and that was just after a month of boredom). It is just too depressing, and it affects other aspects of your life because it can become exhausting being bored for the better part of the day. And, sometimes just putting out some feelers to see what else is out there can help one feel a little less trapped and helpless. It's not an easy situation to deal with, though, that's for sure. Good luck.
Posted by Phillipa on May 3, 2006, at 19:42:34
In reply to Re: I hate work!! » Phil, posted by dreamboat_annie on May 3, 2006, at 19:32:54
The perfect job for me was when I worked two 12 hours shifts on the weekend. And another 8 hour shift during the week my choice of the time. Since I'm a leader and always was in charge I usually didn't need to ask questions just make the decisions right or wrong. But the good part was I had most of the week off. I worked the 8 hours 3-ll and had the whole day. And I'm still on their retirement plan. The perfect job for me. No one to bother me and I was doing what I love. Love Phillipa
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