For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job

Fireup2025 · 04-06-2007, 06:28 PM

I have noticed a few people make comments that run the gamut regarding job satisfaction. Tell us what you really think! I managed to get lucky and life has steered me towards a personally rewarding career - whew! I see so many folks who are simply putting in their time at work - to pay the bills to get by...very few on track to FIRE. I hope our crowd here is more satisfied than them 8)

OKLibrarian · 04-06-2007, 06:40 PM

I like MPOW, even when I spend the day beating my head against the wall getting our new report generator to behave in the manner I think it should (as I did today), and helping the boss with misc. tech support stuff. I can't believe I get paid to be surrounded by books and college students all day. :-) People typically retire from here, and I fully expect to do the same (though somewhat younger than most of my colleagues have!). The goal is to get my boss' job when he retires (lib. director), stay there for 5-10 years, and split before I forget what it was like to be on the front lines and/or the higher-ups try to lure me into the higher levels of administration.

Khan · 04-06-2007, 06:58 PM

How about an option to see the results without voting?
8)

DangerMouse · 04-06-2007, 07:56 PM

I don't hate my job, actually I feel that the company I work for is one of the better ones out there today. However, the big issue for me is I feel done. I don't want to get up every day and waste my time sitting in an office processing numbers and killing an infinite number of trees to produce my financial reports. I don't think it would matter what the job was or which company it was at, I am just mentally tired and ready for this part of my life to be over.

Alex · 04-06-2007, 08:35 PM

I enjoy my job. I just hate the idiots that I work with.

Seriously, I am a commissioned salesmen with alot of freedom. I set my own schedule and am paid very, very well. My customers are great and I have been in the business for almost 20 years. The company I work for is the leader in our industry and very financially stable. So I am is in a very comfortable rut. Fortunately, if things go as planned, in 5-7 more years I can tell em to piss off, permanently. Just a few weeks ago I was really pissed off and was thinking of quiting. I even went and interviewed witha few of my competitors. One of them made me a very strong offer. I haven't accepted, at least not yet. But if the corporate lackeys keep pushing my buttons, I do have an excellent back up plan. Fortunatley, I do have what I call "screw you" money. In the form of liquid assets in taxable accounts that I can use at any time if needed. I hope it doesn't come to that, but it sure is nice to have.

brewer12345 · 04-06-2007, 08:40 PM

My job isinteresting, stimulating, very lucrative, and exhausting.

LOL! · 04-06-2007, 08:49 PM

I always cringe when I read folks describing here what some upper management type did to them because I've been in upper management ever since I can remember. I work with a great group of people. After reading what y'all write though, I'm not sure they feel the same way about me.

Nevertheless, I love my job and can't believe they pay me so much to do what I do.

Texas Proud · 04-06-2007, 10:09 PM

Funny thing is I have had many 'jobs' working for the same company...

A long time ago, I had the best job for me... loved it. Worked very hard all day, but it was good.... bad management who were all workaholics and kept trying to get me to be one... had to leave

Did a short stint on an OK job...

Then got one for a short term over in London... LOVED IT... got a few great raises and was 'management'.... the contract ended and it was over...

Did a stint in NY... it was a good job, worked hard again, but not 'the best'... so eventually got moved back home...

Was doing something that was a bit 'important' for a couple of years... but then a merger...

NOW, I am doing a very low level job... funny thing is I could be doing the job 4 levels above me... so I am very bored. However, I don't want to move to NY to climb the ladder as I only want to work maybe 5 more years... so, I just suck it up and get my paycheck...

Enuff2Eat · 04-06-2007, 10:23 PM

don't have my job but just hating wasting my life in the office; rather do others thing and i do count my years to retirement, yup just another 25 years to go.

enuff

Goonie · 04-06-2007, 10:39 PM

I'm extremely thankful that I'm not qualified to vote in this poll!

(sorry....just couldn't resist)

chinaco · 04-06-2007, 11:38 PM

I think most people lurking around this board have already shown their hand. They are thinking about the exit.

Enuff2Eat · 04-07-2007, 06:47 AM

i would guess that most of the folks on this board are NOT too crazy about their job??

enuff

Hillbilly · 04-07-2007, 08:19 AM

I do like what I do BUT after crossing over into FI this year, I wonder "how long do I want to stay and run up the score?"

Hillbilly

S · 04-07-2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Enuff2Eat

i would guess that most of the folks on this board are NOT too crazy about their job??

They could be like me -- I love my profession, but also don't want to be trapped within a particular job within that profession because I need the money.

jdmorton · 04-07-2007, 12:16 PM

I think I needed another category that would be something like "Wish I could retire tomorrow; but I can't believe they pay me for doing this". I think I'm "lucky" in that what I do for MegaCorp is needed (at least in the US) - most people would rather have a root canal done than do what I do because they think it is a difficult area (requires the ability to think as a lawyer/engineer/regulator, and you have to like to read fine print and regulations). Yet, it is not really difficult and I've built up quite a bit of "expertize" in the area. I get to set my own schedule and people actually "wait" for me to be free for calls, meetings, and so forth. I'm pretty sure if I were to retire tomorrow, MegaCorp would hire me back as a consultant in a heartbeat :P. I don't really want to do that after I leave, which is why if frequent this board

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dm · 04-07-2007, 12:26 PM

My job is not bad but I wouldn't be there if I wasn't getting paid.

I really have it pretty easy as I'm a manager and have some really good employees. I just tell them what needs to be done and they take care of it. I may do an hour or two of paperwork a day and that's about it. The problem is I still have to show up. I'm planning on leaving July 1st, unless I get invited to play in a golf pro-am like last year. Then I'll stay alittle longer. It's easy money but I'll be 50 soon and I'm starting to realize I only have so many summers left in my life.

Meadbh · 04-07-2007, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dm

I really have it pretty easy as I'm a manager and have some really good employees. I just tell them what needs to be done and they take care of it.

Can I have your job when you're finished with it?

citrine · 04-07-2007, 03:17 PM

I work as an Executive Assistant in a Pharmaceutical company and it is an absolute blast! I cannot believe I get paid for what I do.....and every day is different which is a great thing for me. The guy I support is totally cool and so is the rest of the department which makes a major difference. I am perfectly happy coasting along for a bit and building up my pension, 401K, and my savings.
Plus, I get really cool perks like going on business trips, working from home, and solid raises.

However, I cannot wait for the morning when I don't have to set the alarm and can get up whenever I feel like.

kjpliny · 04-07-2007, 10:21 PM

My MegeCorp job is getting exponentially worse. People are dropping like flies...we're going through a restructuring, and the new GM they brought in is the most arrogant, self-serving, aggressive, idealistic and "Joe Guido" type asshole I've ever met. He speak of team-building, but treats his team members as adversaries. He speaks of goal-setting, continuous improvement, accountability and dialogue, but publicly rips you a new one when you question his ideas or directions. The entire staff is demoralized, fear-ridden and many are leaving in droves. Lawsuits are continuing due to employee health problems caused by stress and high blood pressure, etc. The nicest, most talented people are leaving first, with the work falling on those who remain. They are not hiring to replace those who leave. I used to love my job and the people I work with...not sure how long I can hold out, but I have a nice office, get 5 weeks off and am drawing a decent salary. It's amazing how one idiot can change the whole place for the worse.

Enuff2Eat · 04-08-2007, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjpliny

My MegeCorp job is getting exponentially worse. People are dropping like flies...we're going through a restructuring, and the new GM they brought in is the most arrogant, self-serving, aggressive, idealistic and "Joe Guido" type asshole I've ever met. He speak of team-building, but treats his team members as adversaries. He speaks of goal-setting, continuous improvement, accountability and dialogue, but publicly rips you a new one when you question his ideas or directions. The entire staff is demoralized, fear-ridden and many are leaving in droves. Lawsuits are continuing due to employee health problems caused by stress and high blood pressure, etc. The nicest, most talented people are leaving first, with the work falling on those who remain. They are not hiring to replace those who leave. I used to love my job and the people I work with...not sure how long I can hold out, but I have a nice office, get 5 weeks off and am drawing a decent salary. It's amazing how one idiot can change the whole place for the worse.

View Poll Results: What do you think about your job?
Love it - can't believe they pay me to do this!	9	7.14%
I do like my occupation	54	42.86%
Just here to pay the bills	43	34.13%
Wish I had another career	13	10.32%
Rather be dead	7	5.56%
Voters: 126. You may not vote on this poll

04-06-2007, 06:28 PM	#1
Fireup2025 Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 642	For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job I have noticed a few people make comments that run the gamut regarding job satisfaction. Tell us what you really think! I managed to get lucky and life has steered me towards a personally rewarding career - whew! I see so many folks who are simply putting in their time at work - to pay the bills to get by...very few on track to FIRE. I hope our crowd here is more satisfied than them 8) __________________ Make no mistake, my friend, it takes more than money to make men rich. - A. P. Gouthey

04-06-2007, 06:40 PM	#2
OKLibrarian Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 211	Re: For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job I like MPOW, even when I spend the day beating my head against the wall getting our new report generator to behave in the manner I think it should (as I did today), and helping the boss with misc. tech support stuff. I can't believe I get paid to be surrounded by books and college students all day. :-) People typically retire from here, and I fully expect to do the same (though somewhat younger than most of my colleagues have!). The goal is to get my boss' job when he retires (lib. director), stay there for 5-10 years, and split before I forget what it was like to be on the front lines and/or the higher-ups try to lure me into the higher levels of administration.

04-06-2007, 06:58 PM	#3
Khan Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Greater Dayton area Posts: 3,077	Re: For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job How about an option to see the results without voting? 8) __________________ "Knowin' no one nowhere's gonna miss us when we're gone"

04-06-2007, 07:56 PM	#4
DangerMouse Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 626	Re: For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job I don't hate my job, actually I feel that the company I work for is one of the better ones out there today. However, the big issue for me is I feel done. I don't want to get up every day and waste my time sitting in an office processing numbers and killing an infinite number of trees to produce my financial reports. I don't think it would matter what the job was or which company it was at, I am just mentally tired and ready for this part of my life to be over. __________________ I be a girl, he's a boy. Semi-FIRED July 08. Mid 40s, no kidlets.

04-06-2007, 08:35 PM	#5
Alex Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 696	Re: For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job I enjoy my job. I just hate the idiots that I work with. Seriously, I am a commissioned salesmen with alot of freedom. I set my own schedule and am paid very, very well. My customers are great and I have been in the business for almost 20 years. The company I work for is the leader in our industry and very financially stable. So I am is in a very comfortable rut. Fortunately, if things go as planned, in 5-7 more years I can tell em to piss off, permanently. Just a few weeks ago I was really pissed off and was thinking of quiting. I even went and interviewed witha few of my competitors. One of them made me a very strong offer. I haven't accepted, at least not yet. But if the corporate lackeys keep pushing my buttons, I do have an excellent back up plan. Fortunatley, I do have what I call "screw you" money. In the form of liquid assets in taxable accounts that I can use at any time if needed. I hope it doesn't come to that, but it sure is nice to have. __________________ Oh, you hate your job? Why didn't you say so? There's a support group for that. It's called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar.--Drew Carey

04-06-2007, 08:40 PM	#6
brewer12345 Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 9,226	Re: For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job My job isinteresting, stimulating, very lucrative, and exhausting. __________________ “When you realize that you are one of the rare few who observe moral principles in their relationships with others, there is a temptation to sink into amorality, not out of conviction or pleasure but simply to avoid further pain, because there is no greater suffering than being an angel in hell, whereas a devil feels at home wherever he goes.” – Martin Page, How I Became Stupid

04-06-2007, 08:49 PM	#7
LOL! Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,271	Re: For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job I always cringe when I read folks describing here what some upper management type did to them because I've been in upper management ever since I can remember. I work with a great group of people. After reading what y'all write though, I'm not sure they feel the same way about me. Nevertheless, I love my job and can't believe they pay me so much to do what I do.

04-06-2007, 10:09 PM	#8
Texas Proud Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,050	Re: For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job Funny thing is I have had many 'jobs' working for the same company... A long time ago, I had the best job for me... loved it. Worked very hard all day, but it was good.... bad management who were all workaholics and kept trying to get me to be one... had to leave Did a short stint on an OK job... Then got one for a short term over in London... LOVED IT... got a few great raises and was 'management'.... the contract ended and it was over... Did a stint in NY... it was a good job, worked hard again, but not 'the best'... so eventually got moved back home... Was doing something that was a bit 'important' for a couple of years... but then a merger... NOW, I am doing a very low level job... funny thing is I could be doing the job 4 levels above me... so I am very bored. However, I don't want to move to NY to climb the ladder as I only want to work maybe 5 more years... so, I just suck it up and get my paycheck...

04-06-2007, 10:23 PM	#9
Enuff2Eat Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 301	Re: For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job don't have my job but just hating wasting my life in the office; rather do others thing and i do count my years to retirement, yup just another 25 years to go. enuff

04-06-2007, 10:39 PM	#10
Goonie Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 2,058	Re: For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job I'm extremely thankful that I'm not qualified to vote in this poll! (sorry....just couldn't resist) __________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss - Retired April 2007 @ 50 with COLA'd DB Pension plus Lifetime Medical & Dental Insurance.

04-06-2007, 11:38 PM	#11
chinaco Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,851	Re: For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job I think most people lurking around this board have already shown their hand. They are thinking about the exit. __________________ Disclaimer: I make no warranty or guarantee about the accuracy or completeness of this information. I am not a financial planner, my comments only represent my opinion.

04-07-2007, 06:47 AM	#12
Enuff2Eat Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 301	Re: For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job i would guess that most of the folks on this board are NOT too crazy about their job?? enuff

04-07-2007, 08:19 AM	#13
Hillbilly Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 107	Re: For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job I do like what I do BUT after crossing over into FI this year, I wonder "how long do I want to stay and run up the score?" Hillbilly

04-07-2007, 12:16 PM	#15
jdmorton Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 69	Re: For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job I think I needed another category that would be something like "Wish I could retire tomorrow; but I can't believe they pay me for doing this". I think I'm "lucky" in that what I do for MegaCorp is needed (at least in the US) - most people would rather have a root canal done than do what I do because they think it is a difficult area (requires the ability to think as a lawyer/engineer/regulator, and you have to like to read fine print and regulations). Yet, it is not really difficult and I've built up quite a bit of "expertize" in the area. I get to set my own schedule and people actually "wait" for me to be free for calls, meetings, and so forth. I'm pretty sure if I were to retire tomorrow, MegaCorp would hire me back as a consultant in a heartbeat :P. I don't really want to do that after I leave, which is why if frequent this board . __________________ Well, Helen; shall we just go home?

04-07-2007, 12:26 PM	#16
dm Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 270	Re: For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job My job is not bad but I wouldn't be there if I wasn't getting paid. I really have it pretty easy as I'm a manager and have some really good employees. I just tell them what needs to be done and they take care of it. I may do an hour or two of paperwork a day and that's about it. The problem is I still have to show up. I'm planning on leaving July 1st, unless I get invited to play in a golf pro-am like last year. Then I'll stay alittle longer. It's easy money but I'll be 50 soon and I'm starting to realize I only have so many summers left in my life.

04-07-2007, 03:17 PM	#18
citrine Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 455	Re: For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job I work as an Executive Assistant in a Pharmaceutical company and it is an absolute blast! I cannot believe I get paid for what I do.....and every day is different which is a great thing for me. The guy I support is totally cool and so is the rest of the department which makes a major difference. I am perfectly happy coasting along for a bit and building up my pension, 401K, and my savings. Plus, I get really cool perks like going on business trips, working from home, and solid raises. However, I cannot wait for the morning when I don't have to set the alarm and can get up whenever I feel like.

04-07-2007, 10:21 PM	#19
kjpliny Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 124	Re: For the "still employed" - how do you feel about your job My MegeCorp job is getting exponentially worse. People are dropping like flies...we're going through a restructuring, and the new GM they brought in is the most arrogant, self-serving, aggressive, idealistic and "Joe Guido" type asshole I've ever met. He speak of team-building, but treats his team members as adversaries. He speaks of goal-setting, continuous improvement, accountability and dialogue, but publicly rips you a new one when you question his ideas or directions. The entire staff is demoralized, fear-ridden and many are leaving in droves. Lawsuits are continuing due to employee health problems caused by stress and high blood pressure, etc. The nicest, most talented people are leaving first, with the work falling on those who remain. They are not hiring to replace those who leave. I used to love my job and the people I work with...not sure how long I can hold out, but I have a nice office, get 5 weeks off and am drawing a decent salary. It's amazing how one idiot can change the whole place for the worse. __________________ I'm not lazy...it's just that the less I do, the better my work comes out. True quality can't be rushed.