Enjoy your job?
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CHIEF said:
Sat here reading some of this thread is very depressing, For every powerfully built director with a sprinking of supercars there must be hundreds on here to struggle to pay their bills and hate their jobs.
Sad really, But from my perspective I only have myself to blame.
Get on and do your CIPS, fella!Sad really, But from my perspective I only have myself to blame.
tyrewrecker said:
Pulse said:
So you're on around £14kpa NotDave? Personally, I'd be running at least one less car! It may seem like a small amount, but it all adds up.
Id get a better jobMakes me realise how lucky I am with mine; even if sometimes it doesn't feel like it. That said, I will be made redundant fairly soon.
Glad to be able to say I do enjoy my job now. Really didn't enjoy my previous jobs, but I think you need to have some s
tty ones to be able to appreciate a good one when you find it.
I'm in my current role of Software Engineer for a major multinational for just over 18 months now, its hard work but very diverse with a lot of scope for learning new skills. The company is very open to providing training and actively encourages it.
In addition to this though is the fact that where I work is a 20 minute low traffic motorway commute away from home (which keeps commuting costs low and more money for hoonage) The building itself is well kept and working conditions are nice, in addition you can walk a lap of the building and theres some nice greenery and its very peaceful.
The prevailing attitude of staff is to have a good work ethic and be respectful and professional towards each other no matter what level you may be at. This leads to a very harmonious work environment.
The need to do overtime is a rarity and if you do need to do it, its paid.
The job is not well paid but I think in terms of an overall work/life balance its great.
I really hope I feel that way for a long time to come.
tty ones to be able to appreciate a good one when you find it.I'm in my current role of Software Engineer for a major multinational for just over 18 months now, its hard work but very diverse with a lot of scope for learning new skills. The company is very open to providing training and actively encourages it.
In addition to this though is the fact that where I work is a 20 minute low traffic motorway commute away from home (which keeps commuting costs low and more money for hoonage) The building itself is well kept and working conditions are nice, in addition you can walk a lap of the building and theres some nice greenery and its very peaceful.
The prevailing attitude of staff is to have a good work ethic and be respectful and professional towards each other no matter what level you may be at. This leads to a very harmonious work environment.
The need to do overtime is a rarity and if you do need to do it, its paid.
The job is not well paid but I think in terms of an overall work/life balance its great.
I really hope I feel that way for a long time to come.
Thanks for the comments.
1) only have 2 cars that cost money... And if I remove one of them, the OH can't get to work & would have to quit her teacher training course that's FOC too. (other car is a classic, garages, costs nothing for 9 months)
2) get a better job - I did, I took the plunge & left a safe, boring job on 20k for a challenging one on 22k, which was good until they decided there was no contract at the end of probation for a variety of reasons.
That happened on the Wednesday, we got keys to first house on Monday hence why I'm back contracting.
Long term, I'm in an industry I love, but the pay at this company is massively reduced compared to say the power stations
1) only have 2 cars that cost money... And if I remove one of them, the OH can't get to work & would have to quit her teacher training course that's FOC too. (other car is a classic, garages, costs nothing for 9 months)
2) get a better job - I did, I took the plunge & left a safe, boring job on 20k for a challenging one on 22k, which was good until they decided there was no contract at the end of probation for a variety of reasons.
That happened on the Wednesday, we got keys to first house on Monday hence why I'm back contracting.
Long term, I'm in an industry I love, but the pay at this company is massively reduced compared to say the power stations
Interesting thread. I'm really unhappy in my job. I'm a teacher - more specifically peripatetic service working in multiple schools each week. However, the day to day stuff doesn't interest me or (more importantly) challenge me any more, and it's time to go. I've taken on more management and projects at work over the last few years, and quite enjoy that side of things. I think it's confirmed that I'm really not a teacher, but although it sounds ridiculous, I have no idea what I actually want to do!
I suspect the next step for me is to take my CV into a couple of agencies and see if my skills are remotely transferrable.
I suspect the next step for me is to take my CV into a couple of agencies and see if my skills are remotely transferrable.
Edited by guillemot on Thursday 11th October 19:12
CHIEF said:
Pulse said:
Get on and do your CIPS, fella!
How long did it take you to complete it?Did you just do it in the evenings and weekends?
Cheers
I did it in 12 months, studying in the evening. Studied entirely on my own, and it was no problem. I didn't do a huge amount of studying, but it was tough at times. Normally I'd do about 1 month of pretty intense studying for each exam, so 5 months of intense studying in the year.
More than happy to chat through it if you'd like, but it sounds like you're pretty set.
I enjoy my current job. Has its ups and downs but I learn something most days, don't work too hard, get time off for sport and learning, earn a half decent salary and have a laugh with my colleagues/workmates.
A bonus is that I can move every 3-4 years to something fresh.
Still moan about it from time to time though!
A bonus is that I can move every 3-4 years to something fresh.
Still moan about it from time to time though!
ben_h100 said:
I enjoy my current job. Has its ups and downs but I learn something most days, don't work too hard, get time off for sport and learning, earn a half decent salary and have a laugh with my colleagues/workmates.
A bonus is that I can move every 3-4 years to something fresh.
Still moan about it from time to time though!
That sounds like a perfect job to me. Interesting, yet not too difficult. Earn a decent salary, yet still have colleagues you have a laugh with. I've settled for one and a half of those! (interesting with a semi-decent salary)A bonus is that I can move every 3-4 years to something fresh.
Still moan about it from time to time though!
Pulse said:
ben_h100 said:
I enjoy my current job. Has its ups and downs but I learn something most days, don't work too hard, get time off for sport and learning, earn a half decent salary and have a laugh with my colleagues/workmates.
A bonus is that I can move every 3-4 years to something fresh.
Still moan about it from time to time though!
That sounds like a perfect job to me. Interesting, yet not too difficult. Earn a decent salary, yet still have colleagues you have a laugh with. I've settled for one and a half of those! (interesting with a semi-decent salary)A bonus is that I can move every 3-4 years to something fresh.
Still moan about it from time to time though!
ben_h100 said:
Pulse said:
ben_h100 said:
I enjoy my current job. Has its ups and downs but I learn something most days, don't work too hard, get time off for sport and learning, earn a half decent salary and have a laugh with my colleagues/workmates.
A bonus is that I can move every 3-4 years to something fresh.
Still moan about it from time to time though!
That sounds like a perfect job to me. Interesting, yet not too difficult. Earn a decent salary, yet still have colleagues you have a laugh with. I've settled for one and a half of those! (interesting with a semi-decent salary)A bonus is that I can move every 3-4 years to something fresh.
Still moan about it from time to time though!
Pommygranite said:
mad4amanda said:
Love mine here is me at the office:
I kind of see what you mean but I could just go stand next to the motorway and wave a chequered flag and get much the same experience shirley?And please stop calling me shirley .
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