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 2005-09-21 9:00 AM |
Expert  660    state of denial |  Subject: New CareerI need a change! I have been with the same company for nine years. Nothing ever changes and I am bored. There is nothing else to learn here. I am tired of the commute and pretending to work is the most difficult thing I have ever done. When you have to be here, and there is nothing to do, faking it is your only option. likes: people learning new things freedom solving problems math and logic database design and maintenance animals outdoors training dislikes: staring at the same four walls everyday having to pretend to work being micro managed feeling like what i do doesnt really matter dreading Monday's Please tell me someone out there has a job they love and what it is. I need to know it is out there somewhere! Edited by gsulee 2005-09-21 9:07 AM |
| 2005-09-21 9:30 AM in reply to: #250836 |
The Original 7834  Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: New Career I don't know what to tell you- Im inthe same boat. Not so happy with the job right now. Here's my list: What I like to do: Socialize Help others Talk to people about ANYTHING- prefer to talk about working out, diet, tri training, etc. Like to organize/plan/coordinate events Variety Enjoy outdoors Flexible work schedule Laid- back work enviroment. What I don't like: Monotony- I hate doing the SAME thing everyday- I think I have a short attention span becuase I get sick of things quick Sitting at a desk, staring at a computer (unless it's BT) Working with Type A people Long, boring, meaningless meetings Looking at lots of paperwork Reveiwing lots of paperwork Hate micro managing, politics, etc. BTW gsulee- your post reminded me of the movie "Office Space"- lol! Gotta love it! |
| 2005-09-21 9:35 AM in reply to: #250836 |
Expert 660 state of denial | Subject: RE: New Career office space is such a great movie. there so many things i can relate too in that one. you just cant beat a good tps report |
| 2005-09-21 9:36 AM in reply to: #250836 |
Expert 834 Medina, MN | Subject: RE: New Career Along with a business partner, I have my own business. There's just the two of us. I love it so far, a ton better than the decade I spent at the big company, and I don't think I was a miserable at the big company as you are at yours. The whole self-employed bit can be stressful when it's not going so well, but keeps things interesting, challenging, etc. and there's much less micro-managing! I'm not sure how plausible that is with your skillset, but you should consider it. My job isn't as flexible time-wise as some self-employed people manage, but if you're lucky, it can be great for family as well as training. |
| 2005-09-21 9:38 AM in reply to: #250877 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: New Career gsulee - 2005-09-21 10:35 AM office space is such a great movie. there so many things i can relate too in that one. you just cant beat a good tps report I have a red stapler on my desk and had to put my name on it so nobody would walk off with it- for real! Ahh yes...tps reports. I die everytime my boss has a piece of paper in his hand and asks me if I've gotten the new memo... |
| 2005-09-21 9:38 AM in reply to: #250836 |
Queen BTich 12411 , | Subject: RE: New Career So right now the 3 of us are feeling the same way. Lets through ourselves an unhappy party. Biking then Chipotle anyone? |
| 2005-09-21 9:40 AM in reply to: #250884 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: New Career TriComet - 2005-09-21 10:38 AM So right now the 3 of us are feeling the same way. Lets through ourselves an unhappy party. Biking then Chipotle anyone? Let's all flee to the tri island and live happily ever after! So I'm glad I'm not alone. I think change is alway good- I don't like to get complacent. I'm ready for a change, jsut need to take the plunge! |
| 2005-09-21 9:42 AM in reply to: #250836 |
Queen BTich 12411 , | Subject: RE: New Career "It's not that I'm lazy; it's that I just don't care." "We're not going to some white collar resort prison. No, no, no! We're going to Federal POUND ME IN THE ASS prison!" "PC LOAD LETTER? What the F*** does that mean?" |
| 2005-09-21 9:43 AM in reply to: #250885 |
Queen BTich 12411 , | Subject: RE: New Career runnergirl28 - 2005-09-21 10:40 AM TriComet - 2005-09-21 10:38 AM So right now the 3 of us are feeling the same way. Lets through ourselves an unhappy party. Biking then Chipotle anyone? Let's all flee to the tri island and live happily ever after! So I'm glad I'm not alone. I think change is alway good- I don't like to get complacent. I'm ready for a change, jsut need to take the plunge! Pack it up and move with me! I'm telling you....I'll let you talk to me all the time!!!...I hear you like to do that (you're welcome Jim)... |
| 2005-09-21 10:44 AM in reply to: #250836 |
Extreme Veteran 301 Metro Atlanta | Subject: RE: New Career I am so in the same category. Our area is the process of being deactivated, so work projects are SLOW. Maybe we could all just switch badges and work in each others' place for a while just to get a change.My gig was fun when it was a$$holes and elbows all day but the major tests have been completed and the articles removed so now little stuff just trickles in and I am mostly bored. I don't think I have really done anything all week...oh wait I did organize the golf tournament I am running on Friday! Does that count? |
| 2005-09-21 11:03 AM in reply to: #250836 |
Giver 18427 | Subject: RE: New Career You just need to start a company (freedom) where you can train (training) dogs (animals) in the woods (outside) to run SAP (database). You'll learn (learning) that logically (logic) people (people) learn databases much easier than dogs. I should really charge for this stuff. gsulee - 2005-09-21 9:00 AM I need a change! I have been with the same company for nine years. Nothing ever changes and I am bored. There is nothing else to learn here. I am tired of the commute and pretending to work is the most difficult thing I have ever done. When you have to be here, and there is nothing to do, faking it is your only option. likes: people learning new things freedom solving problems math and logic database design and maintenance animals outdoors training dislikes: staring at the same four walls everyday having to pretend to work being micro managed feeling like what i do doesnt really matter dreading Monday's Please tell me someone out there has a job they love and what it is. I need to know it is out there somewhere! |
| 2005-09-21 12:13 PM in reply to: #250836 |
Expert 660 state of denial | Subject: RE: New Career why didnt i think of that? |
| 2005-09-21 12:15 PM in reply to: #251067 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: New Career gsulee - 2005-09-21 1:13 PM why didnt i think of that? Because you're not as smart as him- nobody is. He's sooo smart that he knows how to convert a pair of running shorts into a speedo in just a matter of seconds... now that takes a man of intelligence. |
| 2005-09-21 12:32 PM in reply to: #250836 |
Expert 660 state of denial | Subject: RE: New Career i can only aspire |
| 2005-09-21 12:36 PM in reply to: #251082 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: New Career gsulee - 2005-09-21 1:32 PM i can only aspire I'm sure he would be willing to share his expertise and intricate method of transforming his running shorts into a speedo if you asked. Just think...you could make work more exciting by wearing an outfit like his! |
| 2005-09-21 12:43 PM in reply to: #250836 |
Expert 660 state of denial | Subject: RE: New Career that would probably get me noticed. not sure that would be a good thing though. |
| 2005-09-21 12:47 PM in reply to: #250836 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: New Career It's too bad that there's not a designated "National Triathletes Day" in whic we could wear our tri outfits to work to honor. Just think...non triathletes would be so appalled with all the spandex they would leave us alone the entire day! |
| 2005-09-21 12:56 PM in reply to: #250836 |
Extreme Veteran 343 Centennial, CO | Subject: RE: New Career "Hell, Lumberg f***ed her!"
Same boat here, BTW. Almost 7 years and ready to go. Actually,submitted a resume the other day, so we'll see how that goes. |
| 2005-09-21 12:58 PM in reply to: #251109 |
Extreme Veteran 343 Centennial, CO | Subject: RE: New Career runnergirl28 - 2005-09-21 10:47 AM It's too bad that there's not a designated "National Triathletes Day" in whic we could wear our tri outfits to work to honor. Just think...non triathletes would be so appalled with all the spandex they would leave us alone the entire day! I work in a woodshop, and I ride my bike to work (just started this week, BTW, and love it), and I wear all my lovely spandex. Let's just say I'm glad the rapport was there with "the guys" before I started commuting. Any time anybody laughs, I just tell them to get used to it, 'cuz they're gonna see it more. |
| 2005-09-21 3:29 PM in reply to: #250836 |
Champion 4902 Ottawa, Ontario | Subject: RE: New Career I'm tired of pretending to work also so I am changing careers! On November 16, I will be a full time Pensioner! |
| 2005-09-21 3:30 PM in reply to: #250836 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: New Career Ok- so is that when you know when it's time to change? When you try to look lik eyou're working. Because in that case, I've been doing that for the past few years- apparently I need out of here quick!! |
| 2005-09-21 3:53 PM in reply to: #250836 |
Supersonicus Idioticus 2439 Thunder Bay, ON | Subject: RE: New Career gsulee - 2005-09-21 10:00 AM likes: people learning new things freedom solving problems math and logic database design and maintenance animals outdoors training dislikes: staring at the same four walls everyday having to pretend to work being micro managed feeling like what i do doesnt really matter dreading Monday's Please tell me someone out there has a job they love and what it is. I need to know it is out there somewhere! Take my naive opinion and it will tell you to start a career in ecology, or the study of the environment... taking measurements of populations, migration stuff etc. If you're really good, start your own consulting group. |
| 2005-09-21 8:55 PM in reply to: #250836 |
| Expert 615 Brisbane | Subject: RE: New Career JOIN A CIRCUS Edited by Downunderman 2005-09-21 8:56 PM |
| 2005-09-22 7:24 AM in reply to: #250836 |
Expert 660 state of denial | Subject: RE: New Career i like the ecology idea. hmmm, now where to begin. |
| 2005-09-22 9:44 AM in reply to: #250836 |
Veteran 282 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: New Career Let me know when you guys figure this out. I am about to hit 11 years at my company(very large corporation) and my life force is severely deminished. It is like finger nails on a chalk board every time I sit in some meeting in some generic conference room, listening to generic business man/woman talk whlie I am day dreaming about getting a bike or a run in. I may end it all if I have to continue to listen to phrases such as "we'll discuss this more offline" or "we need to steer the enterprise in this direction." VOMIT! |
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