Do you hate your job?

sup3rn0th1ng · Post by **sup3rn0th1ng** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:56 am

I am bored at work so I figured I would post a topic....

Does anyone hate their job?
Tired of dealing with morons you work with?

If so lets hear some stories...

unfortunately I work on a IT Helpdesk supporting government comps...Daily I wonder how people are hired into their jobs at this place/government.

We support everything from computers to BlackBerries. Users should not have access to this equipment sometimes.

Example:

Call from user, had to remote control into the users system.
Me: open Internet Explorer...
....Pause.....
User: Whats internet explorer?
Me: The application you use daily to get to the company homepage.
...Pause..
User: I do not have that on my computer
Me: Do you go into the homepage when your in the office
User: Yes
Me: It is the blue E that is located on your desktop.
User: I do not have that
Me: Go into Start-->Programs-->Internet Explorer
...Pause...
User: It is not listed.

This is 5 min convo...

PhillyLS1 · Post by **PhillyLS1** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:03 pm

Ever see a show on BBC called "The IT Crowd?"
IF you haven't, look into it. You'll love it.

Post by **Diablo0** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:04 pm

That's why I can't work in Tech Support, I don't have the patience.

I don't really hate my job, it's defiantly not what I want to do for the rest of my life but right now it pays somewhat decent, stress free, no weird hours and very little supervision so I don't have someone watching over my shoulders. That right there is so nice that whenever I quit here I'd miss that the most. I hate dealing with some of the public but since I don't have to spend too much time with each person I don't let it bother me.

Some of the stuff I see makes me laugh like "I've been here for two hours!?!? I'm hungry and want to go home!" when they're here to do their preassesment so they can ask questions about your medical history, drugs you're on... things that if not noted could lead to death during your surgery. So if that's the case, unless you could care less about your life and being that you're here having surgery and no one is forcing you to do that... if it takes all day to make sure everything is okay, it's probably worth it so you wake up.

sup3rn0th1ng · Post by **sup3rn0th1ng** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:12 pm

I def do not want to have this job the rest of my life, but gotta pay dues and bills right now so I'm stuck and I have very little supervision as well...I just get to browse forums all day mostly, but get the occasional call that makes me want to shoot myself

DaShukSXT23 · Post by **DaShukSXT23** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:27 pm

My job isn't too bad, it's just that I work with idiots and they make the day really painful by asking me the same stupid questions every 20 minutes.

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:50 pm

I hate my job. I really really really hate my job. I have to commute 65miles one way to get to work through some of America's worse traffic to get paid a shitty wage (when I'm on hourly work) or an even more shitty commission rate with a company that bends over backwards to try and not pay you for the work you do and offers medical that is so piss poor it isn't even worth having. I have never had to work so damn hard in my life at any particular job to earn only 28k/year, I wish I were able to have a job that enabled me to be board. I hate my job and can hardly wait for the employment market to get better.

This thread is depressing.

synviper · Post by **synviper** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:52 pm

i used to work at Jewel (grocery store) by the end of 6 months i wanted to blow the place up

so yeah i f*cking hated that job

JeffM · Post by **JeffM** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:13 pm

I work part-time at a university bookstore, so automatically people hate me.

I'm not going to even go into details of how much I hate my job. I love the hours, I like to help the customers, I don't even mind the 1 hour drive to work, but I definately don't get paid enough to put up with some of the stuff that goes on there.

Post by **racer12306** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:22 pm

I like my job. I cause people stress. I force them to spend lots of money.

YAY ME!

sullygully · Post by **sullygully** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:28 pm

I was going to list what i don't like about my job(s), but the more i thought about it, the more i realized that i've worked some pretty shitty jobs in my life. And that a lot of people are just hating life right now becuase of their job

So to answer the question; No, I don't hate my job(s), Mostly because i take pride in my job. I almost look forward to going to work most days. Its always something new, and the harder the work, the more i am rewarded.

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 2:23 pm

After working in IT for 14 years and hating every minute of it, what I do now is a breeze (even if I do have to put it 54 hours a week between my two jobs). My current full-time supervisor is only the third boss I've had in over 30 years of employment who really appreciates my work. I've got it pretty good.

mopar4life · Post by **mopar4life** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 2:31 pm

I love my job, I have my own sticker, sign and graphics buisness. Started a few months ago. If anybody needs some decals....ya know....PM me?

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 2:42 pm

I do cabling work as a contractor for the DoD. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. The job itself is pretty good, but some of the people I work with (and for) can get irritating. Some of the people I have to do work for have this attitude about them that "Yeah, I'm the shit, and my shit don't stink, you're a lesser person than me and I'm going to complain to your supervisor because of it".

Gee, Lady, I'm so sorry that I couldn't get a brand new fiber and phone connection installed in less than an hour to your desk. And I'm even more sorry that IT'S NOT MY FUCKING JOB to bring the computer out to your desk and hook it up and have it running. IT'S NOT MY FAULT that it's going to take another week for that shit to get here. Yes, I have to tell you my name so you can complain about my workmanship.

Lately though, things have been extremly slow, to the point where I'm worried about my job, and the people I work with.

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:28 pm

I quit my job yesterday so all is well

PhillyLS1 · Post by **PhillyLS1** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:11 pm

invujerry wrote:I do cabling work as a contractor for the DoD. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. The job itself is pretty good, but some of the people I work with (and for) can get irritating. Some of the people I have to do work for have this attitude about them that "Yeah, I'm the shit, and my shit don't stink, you're a lesser person than me and I'm going to complain to your supervisor because of it".

HAHAHA the person you're referring to is me cable-boy! The building you work in is the worst in the industry, well, besides the one in Charlottesville.

I love my job. I get to kill bad guys, I get paid well. Only thing I don't like are the deployments. Well, not the deployments, but leaving my awesome GF and my family.

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:34 pm

Yes.... I really really really hate my job.

2005.Neon.SXT · Post by **2005.Neon.SXT** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:35 pm

PhillyLS1 wrote:
invujerry wrote:I do cabling work as a contractor for the DoD. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. The job itself is pretty good, but some of the people I work with (and for) can get irritating. Some of the people I have to do work for have this attitude about them that "Yeah, I'm the shit, and my shit don't stink, you're a lesser person than me and I'm going to complain to your supervisor because of it".
HAHAHA the person you're referring to is me cable-boy! The building you work in is the worst in the industry, well, besides the one in Charlottesville.

I love my job. I get to kill bad guys, I get paid well. Only thing I don't like are the deployments. Well, not the deployments, but leaving my awesome GF and my family.

How do you get excited in killing bad guys if you don't like deployments? I'm kinda sad that I might not be able to squeeze another deployment in before I get out... that's where the money's at (especially if you're married... omg...). Plus, deployments = stupid rules out the window. Garrison is too much stress...

As for my job, I don't fancy it at all. There's just numerous things in the Marine Corps that aren't worth the stress, late nights, and low pay.

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:01 pm

PhillyLS1 wrote:
invujerry wrote:I do cabling work as a contractor for the DoD. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. The job itself is pretty good, but some of the people I work with (and for) can get irritating. Some of the people I have to do work for have this attitude about them that "Yeah, I'm the shit, and my shit don't stink, you're a lesser person than me and I'm going to complain to your supervisor because of it".
HAHAHA the person you're referring to is me cable-boy! The building you work in is the worst in the industry, well, besides the one in Charlottesville.

I love my job. I get to kill bad guys, I get paid well. Only thing I don't like are the deployments. Well, not the deployments, but leaving my awesome GF and my family.

Haha, I was going to say "Well, people like Philly" but I left it out. Tell me about the building, believe me I know. The building in Arlington is a little worse though. We're doing a "beautification" job right now. They are only changing the floor carpet and paining, but the cabling infrastructure is the same. There is still shit in place from the fucking 80's, that we can't pull out.

And it's "The fiber-guy" , not "the cable-boy"!

PhillyLS1 · Post by **PhillyLS1** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:02 pm

2005.Neon.SXT wrote: How do you get excited in killing bad guys if you don't like deployments? I'm kinda sad that I might not be able to squeeze another deployment in before I get out... that's where the money's at (especially if you're married... omg...). Plus, deployments = stupid rules out the window. Garrison is too much stress...

As for my job, I don't fancy it at all. There's just numerous things in the Marine Corps that aren't worth the stress, late nights, and low pay.

I'm not in the military anymore. I'm freelance now. When I'm deployed it's boring. So I miss my family the whole time.

2005.Neon.SXT · Post by **2005.Neon.SXT** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:06 pm

PhillyLS1 wrote:
2005.Neon.SXT wrote: How do you get excited in killing bad guys if you don't like deployments? I'm kinda sad that I might not be able to squeeze another deployment in before I get out... that's where the money's at (especially if you're married... omg...). Plus, deployments = stupid rules out the window. Garrison is too much stress...

As for my job, I don't fancy it at all. There's just numerous things in the Marine Corps that aren't worth the stress, late nights, and low pay.
I'm not in the military anymore. I'm freelance now. When I'm deployed it's boring. So I miss my family the whole time.

Oh ok. I can't remember what you used to do... if it was ever brought up. Being bored on any deployment (to include training ops lasting months) is killer. We came back from Twentynine Palms, Cali this past Sunday (was there the whole month of June) and they had to pull me out of the field the last 2 weeks because I got a cornial abrasion (piece of fiber in my eye, scratched, had PRK surgery couple months ago, etc.) so I was back at the Camp while everyone was out doing their thing... there's a point where you can only watch so many movies man lol... it sucked.

benzsxt · Post by **benzsxt** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:08 pm

I am a auto body repair tech. I love my job!! The faster I work the more I get paid. I only have to deal with a few people and every day I get to work on something different. I also pay a helper to do the work I dont want to do.

onewickedkid05 · Post by **onewickedkid05** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:17 pm

I hated my old job thats why i quit three weeks ago.....Customer service is horrible people are rude needy and pains in the asses. Plus when u have been selling your product for 3 years people think just because they wiki something they know more then u

Thats why now im an optician

HEY OOOO love my new job

PhillyLS1 · Post by **PhillyLS1** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:22 pm

2005.Neon.SXT wrote:
PhillyLS1 wrote:
2005.Neon.SXT wrote: How do you get excited in killing bad guys if you don't like deployments? I'm kinda sad that I might not be able to squeeze another deployment in before I get out... that's where the money's at (especially if you're married... omg...). Plus, deployments = stupid rules out the window. Garrison is too much stress...

As for my job, I don't fancy it at all. There's just numerous things in the Marine Corps that aren't worth the stress, late nights, and low pay.
I'm not in the military anymore. I'm freelance now. When I'm deployed it's boring. So I miss my family the whole time.
Oh ok. I can't remember what you used to do... if it was ever brought up. Being bored on any deployment (to include training ops lasting months) is killer. We came back from Twentynine Palms, Cali this past Sunday (was there the whole month of June) and they had to pull me out of the field the last 2 weeks because I got a cornial abrasion (piece of fiber in my eye, scratched, had PRK surgery couple months ago, etc.) so I was back at the Camp while everyone was out doing their thing... there's a point where you can only watch so many movies man lol... it sucked.

I've taught/instructed at 29 palms and NTC (Ft. Irwin) and you're right, it's terrible. There's nothing to do once you get outside the gate either. It's LA or Vegas and they're a hike!

sicndahead · Post by **sicndahead** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:50 pm

i like my job...i work as a whirpool and frigidaire tech goin out on service calls and fixin peoples shit and im not gonna lie, anyone who has a job dealing with the general public knows it fuckin sux ass cause people take the shit out on you cause they know you have to stand there and take it or get fired but it has its ups and downs..get to meet someone new everyday and see some pretty interesting things and ive had some pretty interesting things happen to me, but when i get home at the end of the day i dont want to be bother'd by people and i go into hermet mode and hide in the corner with the lights off

2005.Neon.SXT · Post by **2005.Neon.SXT** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:51 pm

Awesome. Got over 700 pics from deployment last year in Afghanistan on my Picasa Web Album. Was quite enjoyable to be honest.

Paul56 · Post by **Paul56** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:42 pm

Diablo0 wrote: Some of the stuff I see makes me laugh like "I've been here for two hours!?!? I'm hungry and want to go home!"

Check if they are diabetic... where not eating for long periods can be an issue.

My mom had a blood test scheduled at the hospital a while back... they are usually very good but for some reason on that day they let her site for 4 hours.

She said nothing... just walked out and went home to get something to eat.

PhillyLS1 · Post by **PhillyLS1** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:46 pm

2005.Neon.SXT wrote:Awesome. Got over 700 pics from deployment last year in Afghanistan on my Picasa Web Album. Was quite enjoyable to be honest.

That's 29 palms.

Paul56 · Post by **Paul56** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:47 pm

invujerry wrote:And it's "The fiber-guy" , not "the cable-boy"!

I like... "Metamucil Man"

JRM · Post by **JRM** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:58 pm

Took a new job about 3 months ago and couldn't be happier. I work 50-60 hrs a week but pay is decent, I live less than 10 minutes away, and the profit sharing is pretty good. No complaints from me.

2005.Neon.SXT · Post by **2005.Neon.SXT** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:00 am

PhillyLS1 wrote:
2005.Neon.SXT wrote:Awesome. Got over 700 pics from deployment last year in Afghanistan on my Picasa Web Album. Was quite enjoyable to be honest.
That's 29 palms.

Oh I figured that much. Looks like Twentynine Palms anyway.