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ride_whenever
Joined: 17 Oct 2006
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 Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:59 am |
Well i work three jobs currently, i hate my main job... but it is only for another year an a half hopefully, then I can do what i want having satified my parental expectations.
My other two jobs, one is coaching rowing, which I love, and get to ride my bike for...
The other is part time in a bike shop, hopefully once I finish my main job I'll work full time in the bike industry.
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Oddjob62
Joined: 28 Jun 2008
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Location: London
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:09 pm |
I enjoy my job. I'm a geek anyway, so playing with servers and networks for a living is fun for me. Current job probably pays a fair bit less than i could be getting elsewhere (it's a charity so...), but it's close to home, (and close to Regents park to allow for upping my miles when i want to), has secure bike parking and showers, and i get along well with my boss and my boss's boss, so pretty stress free.
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jimmcdonnell
Joined: 18 Jan 2009
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Location: North London
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:19 pm |
I have a schizophrenic relationship with my job (Design Technology teacher/Head of Dept.) - put me in front of the students, even the firestarters, and I love it. (And let's not forget 13 weeks hols a year...)
However - dealing with the bureaucratic, data-obsessed, lying, self serving 'higher-ups' (from 2nd in charge up to Government level) makes me not want to get out from under the duvet in the morning. Except for the 6mile bike ride. 6 smile bike ride I typo-ed there, but it's valid...
Still, I'd like to be able to not work as well. I'd really like to spend all my time learning about things I don't know. Sculptural bronze casting would be my first study choice I think, followed by astronomy and various science-y things. Or even just reading - four score years and ten just isn't long enough for all the books I want to read...
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fossyant
Joined: 19 Mar 2007
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Location: South Manchester
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:35 pm |
Like/hate relationship.
Don't like Mondays....who does 
Like the folk I work with, but pressures from senior colleagues are sometimes unrealistic/not actually of benefit etc, and there is stuff I can't get done.
That said, I have a reasonable salary, good holidays and pension, and get to cycle to work and commute to other sites, oh, and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Compared to my previous two jobs and a £10k pay cut, the move was worth it. Lots of travel and long hours previously were rubbish for cycling !
With any job, you need to weigh up pro's and cons. I'd happily work in a bike shop, but it won't pay the bills (maybe when the kids are grown up and the mortgage is paid off)
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Coriander
Joined: 09 Jun 2008
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:44 pm |
| biondino wrote: | I like my job, most of the time, but ultimately I'd rather not have a job at all. I know we aren't supposed to feel like this, there's supposed to be a work ethic inside us that means we can't really just enjoy a life of leisure. But I bet I could give it a damn good go.
Believe me, I wish I didn't feel like this, I wish I deep down loved going to work. And I do love it when things go well, love the stimulation of at least part of my job. But the default is "I'd rather not be here" and I can't see that ever changing in whatever job I were to do. |
Oh grief, you've no idea what a relief it is to hear other people admit to this as well. I've never enjoyed work and would always much, much rather not have to go to it even when it's something, like the teaching I did in Italy, that I enjoyed.
I haven't worked since March and have not missed it one jot, have had a wonderful time and it's only now, starting to apply for jobs and considering going back that I've become stressed and stopped sleeping.
Roll on that lottery win, that's what I say.
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gert_lush
Joined: 29 Feb 2008
Posts: 387
Location: Brizzle
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:48 pm |
My main problem is I dont know what I want to do when I grow up!
have done 5 jobs in the last 7 years for 3 companies all different jobs, all of which have been interesting for the 1st few months then I get bored.
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DonDaddyD
Joined: 19 Jun 2007
Posts: 4785
Location: The middle distance
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:49 pm |
Find a job you truly love and you'll never have to work another day ever again.
For me: comic book writer.
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Porgy
Joined: 27 Jun 2007
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Location: the foothills of the North Downs
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:57 pm |
My job's pretty good - the paperwork can get you down - but essentially I work in exactly the area I have wanted to for years now.
And it's been getting better. Three years ago I took on an Environmental Manager/ auditor role in my company and this year I took on an advisor's role but hoping to keep my hand in with the auditing....and I'm part of the team which makes environmental policy decisions for LU - essentially I go around the compnay advising people on how to be greener.
I'm also trying to get professional accreditation so I can take this elsewhere if need be...as one day i may outgrow LU and the job would become boring - heaven forbid.
Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane.
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Il Principe
Joined: 23 May 2006
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Location: Hybrids are for burds
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:06 pm |
| Rich158 wrote: | | biondino wrote: | I like my job, most of the time, but ultimately I'd rather not have a job at all. I know we aren't supposed to feel like this, there's supposed to be a work ethic inside us that means we can't really just enjoy a life of leisure. But I bet I could give it a damn good go.
Believe me, I wish I didn't feel like this, I wish I deep down loved going to work. And I do love it when things go well, love the stimulation of at least part of my job. But the default is "I'd rather not be here" and I can't see that ever changing in whatever job I were to do. |
+1, my feelings exactly, despite loving my job and having worked bloody hard for 10 years to qualify I'd much rather be living a life of leisure |
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symo
Joined: 03 Oct 2008
Posts: 524
Location: Devon - Would move to London but is now Devon fast. It's the hills you know.
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:29 pm |
Sometimes I adore it. It takes me all over the world (I am in Rio at the start of next month) I meet some amazing people and see amzing things.
Back in the office its all about reams of pointless paperwork and dealing with people who don't realise how much experience I have, or the jobs I have done in the past.
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So like I imagine most people, it's a love/hate thing.
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biondino
Joined: 11 May 2008
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Location: Putney, SW London
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:34 pm |
Haha - I cam back to this thread to delete my answer (in case anyone from my work read it) but I guess that's not possible now!
To clarify - AS JOBS GO mine is an excellent one, decently paid, interesting field, and I get to do proactive, initiative-based things. I don't have a direct line manager, I have awesome job security, and my success, both financially and professionally, is directly related to how hard and how well I work. I couldn't ask for much more, really.
Even so, if £50 million dropped in my lap tomorrow I'd have to have a long hard think about what to do. I don't think, like DDD, there is A Perfect Job for me out there, though I've thought about it a few times. Assuming I did give up work (and I honestly don't know if I would - despite all I said above, quite possibly not), I would imagine ending up "working" in some form on a part-time basis, managing some kind of project where investment money is necessary, whether the project is mine or someone else's. Possibly/probably in some philanthropic way, I guess (I would certainly hope so)
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lost_in_thought
Joined: 11 Jan 2008
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Location: West London
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:35 pm |
| Rich158 wrote: | | biondino wrote: | I like my job, most of the time, but ultimately I'd rather not have a job at all. I know we aren't supposed to feel like this, there's supposed to be a work ethic inside us that means we can't really just enjoy a life of leisure. But I bet I could give it a damn good go.
Believe me, I wish I didn't feel like this, I wish I deep down loved going to work. And I do love it when things go well, love the stimulation of at least part of my job. But the default is "I'd rather not be here" and I can't see that ever changing in whatever job I were to do. |
+1, my feelings exactly, despite loving my job and having worked bloody hard for 10 years to qualify I'd much rather be living a life of leisure |
OK, now.
I'm currently pretty well living a life of leisure. I barely work, I haven't had to sit in a proper office since the 24th of July. I do even less for this job than I did for the last one, and yet I have plenty of cash. Ideal situation?
No.
I'm bored. So bored. It was great for the first month and a half, I did loads, lots of people were around because it was summer, I had a great time. Now everyone's at work while I'm not, everyone's busy and nobody can come out and play. I'm so bored. I ride my bike, I cook, I knit, I'm starting a distance learning degree to give myself something to occupy my time. There is a floor in my loft, I've built a wall, you can't accuse me of loafing.
But god I'm bored. I'm actively, nay, desperately looking for full-time, engaging employment.
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Canny Jock
Joined: 11 Nov 2009
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Location: SE London
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:36 pm |
Like a lot of the above, if I have to have a job then this one is OK, but I'd rather be with my family and friends instead. I get to travel a bit which I like, it's always interesting but can be very stressful.
I don't understand people who can afford not to work and still carry on. My Dad retired at 49 which is a nice target to aim for - he is incredibly busy but only doing the things he wants to.
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cjcp
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Coriander
Joined: 09 Jun 2008
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:43 pm |
| lost_in_thought wrote: | | Rich158 wrote: | | biondino wrote: | I like my job, most of the time, but ultimately I'd rather not have a job at all. I know we aren't supposed to feel like this, there's supposed to be a work ethic inside us that means we can't really just enjoy a life of leisure. But I bet I could give it a damn good go.
Believe me, I wish I didn't feel like this, I wish I deep down loved going to work. And I do love it when things go well, love the stimulation of at least part of my job. But the default is "I'd rather not be here" and I can't see that ever changing in whatever job I were to do. |
+1, my feelings exactly, despite loving my job and having worked bloody hard for 10 years to qualify I'd much rather be living a life of leisure |
OK, now.
I'm currently pretty well living a life of leisure. I barely work, I haven't had to sit in a proper office since the 24th of July. I do even less for this job than I did for the last one, and yet I have plenty of cash. Ideal situation?
No.
I'm bored. So bored. It was great for the first month and a half, I did loads, lots of people were around because it was summer, I had a great time. Now everyone's at work while I'm not, everyone's busy and nobody can come out and play. I'm so bored. I ride my bike, I cook, I knit, I'm starting a distance learning degree to give myself something to occupy my time. There is a floor in my loft, I've built a wall, you can't accuse me of loafing.
But god I'm bored. I'm actively, nay, desperately looking for full-time, engaging employment. |
Actually, L-i-T, you're right, since the end of summer life has become much duller and much less sociable and I am ready to go back to work. However, that is more for the social aspect than the 'achieving' aspect of work.
I guess I just missed out on the 'work ethic' gene.
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Il Principe
Joined: 23 May 2006
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:46 pm |
Come on ladies, the world is full of books to read, art to admire, films/plays to see, bike rides to ride, video games to play, photos to take etc etc. I was unemployed for a couple of months once and I had a whale of a time (although the temptation to have a lunchtime pint was often strong.) I don't need a job to keep me occupied.
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Coriander
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:47 pm |
| Il Principe wrote: | | Come on ladies, the world is full of books to read, art to admire, films/plays to see, bike rides to ride, video games to play, photos to take etc etc. I was unemployed for a couple of months once and I had a whale of a time (although the temptation to have a lunchtime pint was often strong.) I don't need a job to keep me occupied. |
I didn't say I was unoccupied. Just without company for more time than I care.
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lost_in_thought
Joined: 11 Jan 2008
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:50 pm |
| Il Principe wrote: | | Come on ladies, the world is full of books to read, art to admire, films/plays to see, bike rides to ride, video games to play, photos to take etc etc. I was unemployed for a couple of months once and I had a whale of a time (although the temptation to have a lunchtime pint was often strong.) I don't need a job to keep me occupied. |
I can see your point, when I was working full-time that's what I always said to people who complained they were bored! A couple of months is fine, in fact I was happy as larry until about 2.5 months, then I don't know what changed but boredom has attacked. I can't put my finger on exactly what's changed, but something has.
I think I might feel the need to do something worthwhile, which is a part of the immense dislike I harbour for my current 'job'.
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hisoka
Joined: 04 Oct 2006
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Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:54 pm |
| lost_in_thought wrote: | | Rich158 wrote: | | biondino wrote: | I like my job, most of the time, but ultimately I'd rather not have a job at all. I know we aren't supposed to feel like this, there's supposed to be a work ethic inside us that means we can't really just enjoy a life of leisure. But I bet I could give it a damn good go.
Believe me, I wish I didn't feel like this, I wish I deep down loved going to work. And I do love it when things go well, love the stimulation of at least part of my job. But the default is "I'd rather not be here" and I can't see that ever changing in whatever job I were to do. |
+1, my feelings exactly, despite loving my job and having worked bloody hard for 10 years to qualify I'd much rather be living a life of leisure |
OK, now.
I'm currently pretty well living a life of leisure. I barely work, I haven't had to sit in a proper office since the 24th of July. I do even less for this job than I did for the last one, and yet I have plenty of cash. Ideal situation?
No.
I'm bored. So bored. It was great for the first month and a half, I did loads, lots of people were around because it was summer, I had a great time. Now everyone's at work while I'm not, everyone's busy and nobody can come out and play. I'm so bored. I ride my bike, I cook, I knit, I'm starting a distance learning degree to give myself something to occupy my time. There is a floor in my loft, I've built a wall, you can't accuse me of loafing.
But god I'm bored. I'm actively, nay, desperately looking for full-time, engaging employment. |
A couple of years back I was off ill from work. A severe eye infection, virus that wasn't diagnosed due to complications. So I was in hospital for a month and then told I needed to take at least a month off work, due to air conditioning being bad on the eye. I went INSANE, I did everything I could to try and do but ended up moping around and just depressed beyond all thoughts of anything. The very day I could get back to work I did, I just had to do something productive. Even though I don't love the job, it is satisfying in some ways, being a geek and getting to play with broken computers/strange other devices is fun.
So I can understand how insanificating (my own word I believe) it is for you LIT.
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). It was good to come back to work, tbh.