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Patlal
You ask too many questions



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Re: Do you like your job? [Re: Prisoner#1]
#19146582 - 11/16/13 07:10 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Prisoner#1 said: I like my job, aspects of it anyway, not too keen on the pay rate though, I get to spend time working on machines, making them safer, more efficient and improving quality but I also have some office time to deal with
tuesday morning I have to give a presentation to the bigwigs that are coming in from the head office, I'm co-leading an event at work, the other guy is handling the first and 3rd presentation but I have to take the second. hurray for public speaking... especially when it's the people that pay you
the upside... in a company where few people ever say "you're doing a fantastic job", I get told that a lot, several department heads, the guy running this particular facility as well as a number of others in the office know me by name and by sight. it's odd since this is just the start of the 3rd month in this position and it's a huge, multinational company
I'm really happy for you man.
I'd love to meet you in person.
if canada is willing to let me over the border I'd love to meet you as well
I'm not sure if I should be nervous about this public speaking crap or not, I know the other co-lead is nervous, everyone says he's never nervous. I see it but apparently no one else does
I know the US will let me over the border.
Public speaking isn't hard. Its an act. I dunno, I dont mind it. I like it even.
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Solemente



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Re: Do you like your job? [Re: Patlal]
#19146597 - 11/16/13 07:14 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I work in a shop/warehouse that makes pillows.
I get paid pretty pretty decently the labor that I put in. ...so yes I like my job
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stimpson
a superhero buddha



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Re: Do you like your job? [Re: Prisoner#1]
#19146651 - 11/16/13 07:38 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Prisoner#1 said: I like my job, aspects of it anyway, not too keen on the pay rate though, I get to spend time working on machines, making them safer, more efficient and improving quality but I also have some office time to deal with
tuesday morning I have to give a presentation to the bigwigs that are coming in from the head office, I'm co-leading an event at work, the other guy is handling the first and 3rd presentation but I have to take the second. hurray for public speaking... especially when it's the people that pay you
the upside... in a company where few people ever say "you're doing a fantastic job", I get told that a lot, several department heads, the guy running this particular facility as well as a number of others in the office know me by name and by sight. it's odd since this is just the start of the 3rd month in this position and it's a huge, multinational company
i've been doing environmental toxicology work, predicting the EC50 concentration of toxic metal to indicator species in water body chemistry samples, considering competitive bioavailability, with a computer model. i also use other models to predict wastewater outfall pipe dilution ratios in receiving water bodies, use ArcGIS to map things out, assess contractor sampling plans, etc. lots of SITTING IN A CHAIR DOING CRAP ON THE COMPUTER. ugh... so boring.
i'm LOOKING to do stuff more like what pris said. walk around a facility and audit for hazards, take air/water samples, deliver reports and training, etc. haven't found that job yet... they want too much experience that i dun have!
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Re: Do you like your job? [Re: stimpson]
#19146662 - 11/16/13 07:40 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I'm a medical grower, it's pretty enjoyable most of the time. A little hectic at times, but far better than anything else I've done.
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Prisoner#1
Even Dumber ThanAdvertized!


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Re: Do you like your job? [Re: Patlal]
#19146699 - 11/16/13 07:52 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Patlal said: Public speaking isn't hard. Its an act. I dunno, I dont mind it. I like it even.
I have to give a presentation on how my job saves the company tens of thousands of dollars per year for each machine, I need to show 5 safety improvements, 5 quality improvements and how I'm cutting operator errors, down time for the machines and speeding up production.
I actually get paid to watch people work and pester them while they're working
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Prisoner#1
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Re: Do you like your job? [Re: stimpson]
#19146724 - 11/16/13 07:59 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Prisoner#1 said: I like my job, aspects of it anyway, not too keen on the pay rate though, I get to spend time working on machines, making them safer, more efficient and improving quality but I also have some office time to deal with
tuesday morning I have to give a presentation to the bigwigs that are coming in from the head office, I'm co-leading an event at work, the other guy is handling the first and 3rd presentation but I have to take the second. hurray for public speaking... especially when it's the people that pay you
the upside... in a company where few people ever say "you're doing a fantastic job", I get told that a lot, several department heads, the guy running this particular facility as well as a number of others in the office know me by name and by sight. it's odd since this is just the start of the 3rd month in this position and it's a huge, multinational company
i've been doing environmental toxicology work, predicting the EC50 concentration of toxic metal to indicator species in water body chemistry samples, considering competitive bioavailability, with a computer model. i also use other models to predict wastewater outfall pipe dilution ratios in receiving water bodies, use ArcGIS to map things out, assess contractor sampling plans, etc. lots of SITTING IN A CHAIR DOING CRAP ON THE COMPUTER. ugh... so boring.
i'm LOOKING to do stuff more like what pris said. walk around a facility and audit for hazards, take air/water samples, deliver reports and training, etc. haven't found that job yet... they want too much experience that i dun have!
I had almost no experience but I'm pretty fucking good in an interview and I showed some initiative not shown by other applicants, to land the job I had to work as a temp, and unlike most of them who were applying from home or the terminals in the break rooms, I actually applied from one of the CNC machines. apparently only the IT department is aware that it has that capability
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jewunit
Brutal!


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Re: Do you like your job? [Re: Gumby]
#19146729 - 11/16/13 08:01 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I ain't got a job. Last job I had was in a warehouse and that sucked, but I only did it for a couple weeks.
Before that I worked in the record room for the college of dentistry and that was okay. Mostly because I did a later shift than everyone, so half the day I was in there by myself and I could just leave and go across the street and drink and flirt with whatever waitress was working at the restaurant because it was always empty at that time.
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stimpson
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Re: Do you like your job? [Re: Prisoner#1]
#19146777 - 11/16/13 08:20 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Patlal said: Public speaking isn't hard. Its an act. I dunno, I dont mind it. I like it even.
I have to give a presentation on how my job saves the company tens of thousands of dollars per year for each machine, I need to show 5 safety improvements, 5 quality improvements and how I'm cutting operator errors, down time for the machines and speeding up production.
I actually get paid to watch people work and pester them while they're working
geez that's pretty intense.
i'm kind of a ham, otherwise i would shy away from that kind of thing. plus sitting locked to a fucking chair is soooooooooooooooooo gaaaaaaaaaaaaaay. especially when my supervisor is a miserable fucking bastard who 'keeps me awake' by taking out all his marriage shit on me every day. fucker
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Prisoner#1
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Re: Do you like your job? [Re: stimpson]
#19146809 - 11/16/13 08:32 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I'm lucky that most people around me have a very positive attitude, as for the presentation, I'm sure I'll do just fine because it's a small group of about a hundred or so from several of the factories across the globe. the ones I'm supposed to impress are the ones from the head office though, apparently they're a tough crowd and they're looking for innovation
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Nimpo
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Re: Do you like your job? [Re: Prisoner#1]
#19146823 - 11/16/13 08:36 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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My job is badass, so are the majority of people I work with/for.
The only shitty part is when I work with a director who doesnt give me any creativity power. Some niggas see a scene their way and dont want to change it. I get that, but shit nigga, I have some valuable input too. Thats why you hired me as the cinematographer, right? Nope, Im just there to make sure shits in focus and nothing is under/over exposed
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nicechrisman
Interdimensional space wizard



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Re: Do you like your job? [Re: Gumby]
#19146863 - 11/16/13 08:47 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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It's alright. I work at a garden center stocking, taking care of, and selling landscape plants and gardening supplies. I've worked at a couple different garden centers before. There are things I like more about this one, like WAY less micromanagement compared to other places I've worked. The biggest thing I don't like is that we keep pretty bare bones staffing levels, which makes me feel less able to spend the time and attention with my customers that I'm used to being able to spend. Oh also on the plus side, good benefits including profit sharing.
It's all about maintaining a certain degree of detachment and lack of responsibility. I don't dare demonstrate my full potential, otherwise I could easily end up in a very stressful position. I'm not so concerned with getting ahead though. I'm happy just getting by and not having a lot of stress in my life. Peace of mind is infinitely more valuable to me than paper.
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jboredone
Money-The root of all evil....



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well I have a love/hate relationship with my job....I love that I get paid production and have the opportunity to make over 30an hr which is pretty good around these parts....I also hate my job and would have quit 1000's of times if I didn't make good money....I've had stitches in my leg because of this place....numerous pieces of metal taken out of my eyeball...nasty dust floating around all day...use vibratory tools for 8hrs a day really does a number on your body and they have been sued for carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel dozens of times....I wake up in middle of night with numb hands and arms....been doing this line of work for 7yrs now and hope to find something a little less hazardous to my health sometime soon....oh yeah I chip and grind engine blocks and heads....some of the engines weigh over 10 tons and the heads weigh over 470lbs.....
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pslyke
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I like the cut of your jib. For some reason the choices that you make in life never come across as laziness, but rather deliberate. Like you've figured something out that the rest of us are eagerly killing ourselves to learn.
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nicechrisman
Interdimensional space wizard



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Re: Do you like your job? [Re: pslyke]
#19146943 - 11/16/13 09:13 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Well that's a very nice compliment. Thank you!
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jboredone
Money-The root of all evil....



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my dream job would be throwing small music festivals....I have been saving for a while now and will soon be able to afford to buy some acreage and fulfill my dream job....
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JesusIsLord
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Re: Do you like your job? [Re: jboredone]
#19147442 - 11/16/13 09:29 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I like my job for the most part. Various small things are good and bad. Like, my boss barely knows shit about welding so explaining why he's fucking wrong about something without hurting his ego is a curious endeavor.
But, we have lots of companies bbqs like 2 a week, I get paid very well, lots of freedom/autonomy. But, I am a bit pissed the other guys I work with get like 90% of my pay and don't really know jack shit about welding/have little experience fabricating and I busted my ass for certs, an AA, experience, etc and barely get much to show for it...except all the more difficult/bitch jobs no one else can do.
I think the solution is more education, like getting a BS. But I don't want loans so I'll be saving for a while... fuck.
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Beanhead
IS IRONIC PARADOX


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I wish I had a job, any job... Just something, half of minimum wage...? ok i'll take it, no, no, no i'm not DESPERATE
i'd just...
Do the dishes ? NO Shovel shit ?
 Clean garbage ?
 A slaughterhouse ? Work in a supermarket? Not even that... Work in a factory? Work on a line? IN YOUR DREAAAAMSSSSS
You have to be unemployed for two years to do this job
you have to be unemployed for 5 years to do this job
you must be over 50, you must be over 45.
i'm considering prostitution now, any other ideas?
I wish I had a job that I could hate/like 
Edited by Beanhead (11/17/13 07:51 AM)
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Shortknight



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Re: Do you like your job? [Re: jboredone]
#19148720 - 11/17/13 08:20 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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jboredone said: my dream job would be throwing small music festivals....I have been saving for a while now and will soon be able to afford to buy some acreage and fulfill my dream job....
Jborde, if you book them, they will come!
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Snotfish
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I work as a barista at a small-time coffee shop. I hated it at first because it is a ton of work and you live off tips while being completely in control of the store.
Now the entire thing is becoming second nature to me and I do enjoy it. And also, make more money there than any of my previous jobs.
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Midnight_Toker
Gone Fishin'


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Re: Do you like your job? [Re: Beanhead]
#19148836 - 11/17/13 09:11 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I guess I don't mind my job. Lately it hasn't been very physical because they figured out that I'm somewhat smart and have moved me over to the mixing station to mix different chemicals together rather than doing the sanding/grinding/bondo/painting. I don't find it that hard, but they've already fired a couple people from there for screwing it up. It really is pretty simple stuff though, you just need to know the ratio of one chemical to another and do the math.
I did kind of like doing the more physical stuff, but I still do sometimes. My boss seems to like me and gives me projects to do sometimes, like making up templates for things, or finding scrap wood and building shelving and whatnot to help get the place organized, as it's a startup company.
I like the people I work with though and that's a big deal for me. My work doesn't challenge me as much as I'd like, but it makes life a lot easier if you actually look forward to seeing the people you work with. The pay isn't the best either, $5 less than what I was making at my last job, but I get benefits in a couple months and I'll be using the fuck out of them.
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