How do you feel about your job?

[Mather]

I posted something similar in the DB OT section, but I wanted to hear from those who are more in my age group.

About two or three weeks ago, I didnt care about my job at all. I would do a sloppy job, not talk to anyone because I found it socially exhausting and I feel like my supervisors just werent happy with me. I only RECENTLY started to care a bit more, at what I would say 'I work for what I get paid for.' Which is significantly better than what I was doing.

But since most of us on here have day jobs, how do you feel about working? Do you work hard and focus on music? Or do you just see your job as a paycheck?

 

[shadowtippy]

I am burned out at my job. I have 123 days until I take a month off work and then retire. I still give a day's work for a day's pay, but it is getting increasingly more difficult.

 

[Gorn]

It's a job. I don't hate it. It's better than not having a job.

 

[Selta]

I quite like my job. It's in a field that I chose because I enjoy it, an industry that I have a lot of interest in, and with a company that is pretty awesome (catered lunches, free beer, casual attire, set my own hours, play video games every day, yadda yadda). I get to do interesting things, learn, and do new things pretty consistently too. My boss is very cool, and the people on my team are actually fun to work with, very intelligent, and we all have fun while working. And hey, it pays pretty dang well.

 

[Stewie26]

I have been an entrepreneur most of my working life and pretty much enjoyed it 90% of the time.. So if I was unhappy with the way anything was going I had no one to blame but myself. Also, I found it much more satisfying with the work-reward benefits than working for someone else. The main ingredient needed is a lot of self discipline since you are your own boss.

 

[Jim Nazium]

I like my current job. The work isn't always as interesting as I would like it to be, but it's not totally boring. I get along very well with my boss and co-workers, and I've learned the hard way, that counts for a lot. I'm not getting rich working here, but I never feel worried or stressed about money, so it's enough.

 

[bassinplace]

I am very grateful for my job. Especially being a musician, that job is truly my bread and butter. I always honor my agreement and perform to the utmost of my ability on a daily basis. I don't live to work, but without work, you've got a whole lot of nuthin'.

 

[10cc]

Head coach for a High school football cheerleading squad. I'm suprised they let me have it being a man and all.

For real though I've been self employed for about 16-17 years now.i like enough I guess to keep doing it. The self discipline Stewie mentioned is something that must be there.

 

[Aberdumbie]

I own the place so sixty hour weeks are the norm for me. It is exhausting. But I know the folks that work for me work hard and I believe they appreciate that I do too. But here's the rub.... These days, a person cannot shake their history. It is documented on too many levels and far too easy for future employers/financiers/people of influence to access. And believe it.. They will access it when you really need that loan or that better position. Yeah, focus on music... But do a good job for your employer. You accept his money. Give him your best in return. Twenty years from now when your life and priorities have changed and you are seeking that big loan to start your own place .... Or whatever opportunities life may offer you... You will need your positive work history to stand on.

 

[cfsporn]

I really like my job. My boss is good, the workplace is good, and the commute is easy. I give it 110% and they reward me back 200%

 

[GuiTuber]

I love my job. I work at home, set my own hours and get paid pretty well.

I work for a company of just 4 people. The owner and one other guy are in an office in Urbana, IL and we have another guy in Seattle. And we are probably the #3 player in our market. We sell a software package to tire dealers (POS, inventory, accounting, etc).

We just had one of our oldest customers sell all but one of their stores to a company that is owned by a major tire distributor. Their plan is to install our software in all of their current stores and any new stores they plan to buy in the near future. Things are definitely looking up.

 

[pacojas]

my boss just texted me that he's buying me lunch today,.. life is good! the job is cool,.. i'm only part-time right now, but the work is exhausting.

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

I retired a few years ago but I worked for myself for the last couple years. I enjoyed my job and had a reliable handful of employees but I didn't want to do it forever. I went back to school a couple years ago and I will probably re-enter the workforce by my mid-30s. I will let you know how that job goes when I get there.

 

[denhou1974]

I'm a software developer. I define "Job" as an assignment to a development project. These usually last 2-3 years then I'm on to another assignment at another company.

That being said my current job is great. I look forward to it every day.

 

[Biggbass]

after working for 4 decades I retired recently and among the many things I learned during all those years is this;

a job is a job
a career is a passion
follow your passion and the money will come
chase a paycheck and you'll lose site of your passion

 

[DavetheDude]

I love my job. I have a full-time office job at a global company, and we work or global clients, being located at our client's sites. It is really interesting to work for both side of the line, each one expects different things, which makes work diverse.

Still, I work to afford a living, and not the other way around. I spend much time in church, as well as with music. And I love that more than working.

 

[neo 7]

I have a government job. It sucks. The inmates run the asylum.

 

[Arvin]

I love my work, but loathe my employers.

 

[Phalex]

I was burned out 5 years ago. They just changed the system about month ago, so that I have even more crap dumped on me for the same pay.....

The good news is that I am finally fed up, and have my second interview for a very interesting and hopefully very lucrative position next Tuesday morning. If everything goes well, I should be having a very uncomfortable conversation with my boss and the owner here in just about one week from right now........

 

[twinjet]

I posted something similar in the DB OT section, but I wanted to hear from those who are more in my age group.

About two or three weeks ago, I didnt care about my job at all. I would do a sloppy job, not talk to anyone because I found it socially exhausting and I feel like my supervisors just werent happy with me. I only RECENTLY started to care a bit more, at what I would say 'I work for what I get paid for.' Which is significantly better than what I was doing.

But since most of us on here have day jobs, how do you feel about working? Do you work hard and focus on music? Or do you just see your job as a paycheck?

I work in the field I want. That's aviation. The job is mind-numbing (I work on the ground) and quite easy. I don't like it as much as I used to think I would. Pay is actually pretty high for what we do.

Eventually I want to work as an aircraft mechanic or a pilot. This baggage crap gets old fast.