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re: Do you legitimately enjoy your job?

Posted on 5/2/24 at 8:41 am to
Posted by LSUGUMBO
Shreveport, LA
Member since Sep 2005
9483 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 8:41 am to
In general, I like my job and the people I work with. Of course there are things/people/situations that aren't my favorite, but it's not a constant 'I hate this place and these people'

The absolute worst part is being a contract employee in the oil & gas industry. When things take a downturn, you stay nervous/anxious about your project getting cut.
Posted by Silent Death
Southwest Mississippi
Member since Nov 2014
302 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 8:56 am to
I use to, not anymore now, last month of work for me , then retirement for me at the end of this month, it’s been real and it’s been fun, but not real fun
Posted by Odysseus32
Member since Dec 2009
9711 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:03 am to
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Posted by Jcorye1
Tom Brady = GoAT
Member since Dec 2007
76373 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:03 am to
I do, but it's bad for my health. So much stress.
Posted by AUFANATL
Member since Dec 2007
5030 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:14 am to
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I do, but it's bad for my health. So much stress.


Same boat. I'm chained to a desk 9 hours a day and there's intermittent waves of stress involved. It's wearing on my physical and mental well being. I feel like I spend most of my free time trying to undo the damage caused by this - like going to the gym, doctor, mental health escapes, etc.

I'm thinking about quitting and just starting over simply for the sake of my health. I daydream about some simple task job where I get my daily dose of exercise and interact with happy, sane people, even if it pays much less. We only get one life and one body. You can't go to the store and buy another when you trash the only one you get.

Posted by camoedoutlander
Member since Sep 2017
486 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 10:24 am to
Absolutely dread going, lunch is the best part of the day. We got bought out and the wheels came off... Actively searching but others left, got sued for non-compete, other suits pending.... It's quite a life...
Posted by Old Money
LSU
Member since Sep 2012
41044 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 10:25 am to
Nope, but it's not bad. I enjoy not working.
Posted by jcaz
Laffy
Member since Aug 2014
18717 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 10:28 am to
If I am staying busy and working on productive projects, yes.

If it is slow and marketing/sales is on their manic bullshite then no.
Posted by Novastar
Member since Jan 2023
654 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 10:40 am to
The job/projects are great, the company sucks. Corporate bullshite and dysfunction at the Executive level is exhausting.
Posted by LanierSpots
Sarasota, Florida
Member since Sep 2010
69124 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 10:48 am to
Yes


Posted by Jcorye1
Tom Brady = GoAT
Member since Dec 2007
76373 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 1:01 pm to
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Same boat. I'm chained to a desk 9 hours a day and there's intermittent waves of stress involved. It's wearing on my physical and mental well being. I feel like I spend most of my free time trying to undo the damage caused by this - like going to the gym, doctor, mental health escapes, etc.

I'm thinking about quitting and just starting over simply for the sake of my health. I daydream about some simple task job where I get my daily dose of exercise and interact with happy, sane people, even if it pays much less. We only get one life and one body. You can't go to the store and buy another when you trash the only one you get.


I get that. My memory is shite, I'm always tired, and just dragging myself out of bed in the morning is a chore now. My job is making changes that hurt in the short run but should massively help in the long run, but we shall see. I cannot keep doing this much longer.
Posted by BoudinChicot
Member since Sep 2021
2103 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 1:06 pm to
The job itself is incredible and something many people dream of doing. On good days I can't believe I get paid to do it, and I get tremendous fulfillment from it.

Hiwever, the almost satirical layers of bureaucracy and admin in order to actually do the work is maddening.
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
98731 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 1:23 pm to
I can’t imagine how boring a life you have to have to enjoy working.


I’m at work right now and can think of 1,000 things I’d rather be doing.
Posted by CptEllerby277
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2009
680 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 1:24 pm to
90% of the time i enjoy it 25% of the time.
Posted by Sugarbaker
Peachtree
Member since Jun 2023
540 posts
Posted on 5/2/24 at 2:00 pm to
I am amazed to realize that I do.

I work from home which is a huge plus, but I work steadily for 8 hours, sometimes more due to the nature of the work. I have found a niche where I am very capable and the actual work interests me. The bureaucracy sucks, but is manageable. It could all change with the wrong team, client, or manager, but for now…getting promotions, raises, and bonuses to do something I like is no bad thing.

That being said…tell me I can leave for the day and Im gone like a shot. Always.
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