How many of you love your job?

[kjcba8101]

I'm fairly capped income wise (sales) due to the low commissions paid by the company. Due to slowdowns by some customers, I won't be seeing a commission check for the rest of the year. I'm at this point where I'm making the same money I did almost 10 years ago, but this time I have a family to support. I'm afraid I'm going to go all Peter Gibbons in Office Space and just quit giving a crap. I've been trolling indeed looking for new jobs but nothing has popped out at me. How is the job market right now?

 

[kjcba8101]

Also, what websites does one use to look? Indeed seems to be the biggest one I've seen

 

[AC_Exotic]

I'm not getting rich, but I love my job.

 

[EvilPOKES]

I really enjoyed my job starting out, but now my company has gone to the corporate IT mindset and it isn't near as enjoyable.

 

[CowboyJD]

I like my job a lot. I end up there because there are times I love it and a few things I hate about it. The good definitely outweighs the bad. I'm now at the point where the 10 year countdown to retirement has started. I need to keep a good attitude to make that go by faster.

 

[JonnyVito]

I am hating the insurance world these days. Seems like every year my job gets harder and more stress is added. With government putting out a bunch of information for lawyers to grab up and underwriters having to much info to even make a decision I am a ball of fury by the time 5:30 hits. I wish I lived back in the 40's or 50's when cigarettes were healthy so I could at least still smoke to calm my nerves. Also throw in that my area is super competitive so you can never really relax on a client. Plus most people I deal with hate the fact that they have to pay for insurance and no matter what think the rates are to high so very rarely do I get thanked for the job I do. I do have some clients who I love dealing with and that helps on those dark days. Here is to vacations and wine!!!

 

[Rulz]

My job sucks as far as that worky part, but since I usually just sit and watch movies while working or play with my guns and ammo, it's not so bad.

I use one side my brain for the work, the other side is too busy playing with toys.

I could NEVER go back to office based medicine. EVER. The thought of being in an OR or trying to talk to a patient after lunch and either trying not to fall asleep or trying not to shit my pants just doesn't sound fun at all.

I have been working at home for 5 years, reviewing cases as a physician advisor. It's why I don't give two rats furry asses what anyone thinks of my "prose", why I talk like a 16 year old at times on these boards about the squats, why I am up all hours of the day and night. My job is pretty easy, and some days I don't work a set schedule.

I won't ever be rich, nor will I ever make what I did as anesthesiologist, but I give about as much as shit about all that as I do two squat tech fans procreating at the trailer park.

 

[DrMaseofBase]

My job sucks as far as that worky part, but since I usually just sit and watch movies while working or play with my guns and ammo, it's not so bad.

I use one side my brain for the work, the other side is too busy playing with toys.

I could NEVER go back to office based medicine. EVER. The thought of being in an OR or trying to talk to a patient after lunch and either trying not to fall asleep or trying not to shit my pants just doesn't sound fun at all.

I have been working at home for 5 years, reviewing cases as a physician advisor. It's why I don't give two rats furry asses what anyone thinks of my "prose", why I talk like a 16 year old at times on these boards about the squats, why I am up all hours of the day and night. My job is pretty easy, and some days I don't work a set schedule.

I won't ever be rich, nor will I ever make what I did as anesthesiologist, but I give about as much as shit about all that as I do two squat tech fans procreating at the trailer park.

Epic

 

[Pokes15]

I'm not passionate about my job by any means, but I am passionate about the things I'm able to do because of my job, like take good care of my family and provide them with as many good life experiences that I can.

My job doesn't suck, but it would be more enjoyable if some of the red tape crap went away.

 

[Cowguy]

I've come to the conclusion that everyone is doing more with less, is more stressed and has less quality of life than ever.

I manage an area for a fortune 250 medical company. I love what I do. I love my team. Medical isn't the panacea it once was though. Margin compression is real and when companies make less money, life just gets harder. I wish I was old and retired like @N. Pappagiorgio

 

[N. Pappagiorgio]

I wish I was old and retired like @N. Pappagiorgio

I'm just old.

 

[osutater]

Love my day job. I've been traveling a little too much recently but racking up rewards points.

I've recently started a business as well and that's going great, so I love both of my jobs.

 

[kjcba8101]

I guess the part that I struggle with is that I don't see the opportunity to get ahead financially. As more companies are bought out by larger companies, layers of overhead added, and employees are paid less.

 

[squeak]

My job is great. Each year it gets better. Some stuff is stupid, but you have to adjust your expectations and focus on what you give a **** about.

I suggest everyone watch this. It may help you focus your priorities and/or get you motivated to find something you like to do. For me it was somewhat life changing - well this and other Alan Watts' lectures.

 

[squeak]

I like my job a lot. I end up there because there are times I love it and a few things I hate about it. The good definitely outweighs the bad. I'm now at the point where the 10 year countdown to retirement has started. I need to keep a good attitude to make that go by faster.

I get your point, but it sounds like you are wishing away the next ten years of your life.

 

[CowboyJD]

I get your point, but it sounds like you are wishing away the next ten years of your life.

I'm trying hard not to.

Focusing on the things I love about it. Grinding through the things I hate.

I will say I'm looking forward to the day I know I'm one bitch away from saying I'm out.

 

[squeak]

Focusing on the things I love about it.

That's the secret.

 

[CrazyChuckCarbo]

I just retired after working for an oil and gas company for 28 years. I'm an accountant by the way. I had gotten to the point that I was just fed up with everything there. We formed a MLP about 4 years ago and there were more reports for this and that. I got to the point that if there was something that really got under my skin, I was going to walk. I also had 90 points (combination of age and years of service) so I was golden so to speak. Well I had my yearly review and one thing that happened in December was mentioned in the review. I didn't say much in the review, but when I got home this really started to get under my skin. I was mad at myself for not saying something during the review. I didn't think it was fair. No mention was made for me saving the company probably $500,000 during 2017 but instead focused on this other thing. I came in the next morning and gave them 30 days. I'm staying busy just doing things around the house and this and that. And I'm good with that.

 

[kjcba8101]

I just retired after working for an oil and gas company for 28 years. I'm an accountant by the way. I had gotten to the point that I was just fed up with everything there. We formed a MLP about 4 years ago and there were more reports for this and that. I got to the point that if there was something that really got under my skin, I was going to walk. I also had 90 points (combination of age and years of service) so I was golden so to speak. Well I had my yearly review and one thing that happened in December was mentioned in the review. I didn't say much in the review, but when I got home this really started to get under my skin. I was mad at myself for not saying something during the review. I didn't think it was fair. No mention was made for me saving the company probably $500,000 during 2017 but instead focused on this other thing. I came in the next morning and gave them 30 days. I'm staying busy just doing things around the house and this and that. And I'm good with that.

I wish more people could and would do this. I was in the same place with my last employer. Totally ungrateful for the large amounts of revenue I brought in. Finally told them to kick rocks. I gotta say, it felt great. I'm sure they didn't miss me, but I got what I wanted.

 

[BluegrassPoke]

3 weeks in, I love my job. I want to retire here.

 

[MegaPoke]

I love what I do. Fulfilling and rewarding. Breaking from getting by to making bank is ny current challenge.

 

[1981grad]

I too was able to retire last year after 35 years with a major oil company.

I had my points a great 401k, pension and retiree insurance. On top of that 15 months pay and 6 months of extended company medical insurance before I went on retiree insurance due to a reorg.

Yes there were times when I got frustrated. Then again, I am sure the company that I worked for got frustrated with me at times.

Very blessed to be living a great retirement life!

 

[PokeintheRockies]

I love my job. It would be easier if I didn't have to deal with people all day long.

 

[squeak]

I love my job. It would be easier if I didn't have to deal with people all day long.

Don't you just talk to computers?

 

[Ostatedchi]

I love my job and the company I work for, and the location. Sure there are crappy days. But for the vast majority of my time I enjoy what they pay me to do.
Cybersecurity Analyst for a multinational oil company. I work in Bartlesville.
I wish my wife made a bit more money but she's a 3rd grade teacher and she's not seen a raise in a decade. She works harder than me for a third of the pay. She loves teaching but it just seems to get worse and worse. I think she'd quit in a second but retirement is in 10 years or so and that's a lot of benefits to leave on the table.

I'll retire a millionaire, no debt, and children's college paid for. I'll be able to live in perpetuity on the interest. That coupled with her teacher retirement, we'll live a comfortable retirement that will allow us to do some good travel. If I ever get Social Security, that'll just be a bonus since I never expect to or count on ever getting it. And getting to pass a huge chunk down to my children when I die is a great feeling.

 

[EvilPOKES]

@Ostatedchi do you have any certs or cert recommendations for that route? Doing my MCSA: Server 2016 this year and wanting to possibly branch into Cybersecurity after...

 

[PokeintheRockies]

Don't you just talk to computers?

If only it was that easy.
The customers can't give their requirements directly to the engineers. I get to be the middle man because I'm a people person damnit.

 

[Ostatedchi]

@Ostatedchi do you have any certs or cert recommendations for that route? Doing my MCSA: Server 2016 this year and wanting to possibly branch into Cybersecurity after...

The generally accepted industry cert is CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional). It is an exhaustive course. But if you have those 5 letters behind your name, you'll get hired pretty quickly.
The GSEC from SANS is probably the next in the industry. (GIAC Security Essentials Certification)
CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker is also an okay one. But that's more if you want to be on the penetration tester side.
Go to Idaho National Labs and take the free Red Team / Blue Team exercise. It is paid for by the federal government and is considered to be the best in the industry.
The CompTIA Security+ certificate. Meh. I don't know of anyone who really has that and many who consider it a well rounded certification. It doesn't hurt. But it is just kind of out there.

I do a lot of Industrial Control Cybersecurity work. So my next one is going to be the SANS GISCP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional). Pretty solid course.

 

[poke2001]

I used to really love my job but now there are pieces of it that I hate. I'm also ready to get out of Oklahoma...I had hoped I would have an opportunity by now but the oil and gas downturn changed a lot of things. My company has made it difficult to walk away with RSUs and stock options. It is a very, very large company now and the red tape is annoying. That's said, at my location, I work with a great group of people and I'm very good at my job.

 

[SquinkY5786]

3 weeks in, I love my job. I want to retire here.

but if you love it wouldn't you "not" want to retire there?

 

[SquinkY5786]

I have a good job. But there probably isn't a job out there I wouldn't walk if a large sum of money was dropped in my lap. I work to live by the way.

 

[osu2082]

I love the people I get to work with and the atmosphere at the office. I work with some good dudes (a few that are on here).

My job provides great flexibility and financial benefits that allow me to do what I enjoy outside of work. I enjoy what I do although like any job there is stress and downsides that you have to deal with.

 

[Wally12]

Ask me after the third week of August.