| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| betty |
Posted - 07/13/2004 : 20:22:26
americans are INSANE!
warm wishes and fond regards,
betty |
| 35 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| TarTar |
Posted - 07/25/2004 : 15:24:36
It sucks, because I will work 5 days a week, but I often work short ass shifts, 3 to 4 hours. It blows. If I'm going to have to get into the work mindset, drive 20 minutes, and schedule my day around work, it might as well be for a more substantial amount of hours (aka money) than 3 or 4 hours. I get my real hours on the weekend, when I work 7 to 8 hours. But then I can't stay out late friday or saturday because of it. Blah!
Inna zany combination of Wayne's Pet Youngin'! |
| n/a |
Posted - 07/25/2004 : 15:18:24
45 hours. I got stuck at work yesterday because of a minor crisis, and again I'm back in tomorrow. Fortunately I have a day off this week! I'd almost forgotten what they felt like
Frank Black ate my Hamster
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| ramona |
Posted - 07/25/2004 : 15:04:24
I worked 44 hours last week and I am working as an admin for 8 people. It's a lot of work and I am sad b/c tomorrow is Monday again. Mutha fuckah.
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You`re where you want to be, I`m where I want to be
Caught up chasing everything I`ve ever wanted
I replace you easily, replace pathetically,
I flirt with any flighty thing that falls my way.
But how I needed you, when I needed you.
Let`s not forget we are so strong, so bloody strong.
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| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 07/21/2004 : 08:54:03
I just got a job after many, many months of looking. The good news is I think it will be less hours, more flexable and more laid back than what I was doing.  It's less money but I don't care. |
| GypsyDeath |
Posted - 07/21/2004 : 06:47:15
quote:
Originally posted by Monsieur
I wonder if they will fire you because of your typos, Mel...
Fortunately, when I make a sale it has to be confirmed y some one else, and they correct it all...
Ive not got the account number wrong yet hough...which is good!
Just thought I'd throw that in there... |
| offerw |
Posted - 07/21/2004 : 02:37:00
Dammit yes, I'm just back home after 28 hours work with 3 hours sleep. Fortunately I've the rest of the day to myself now. What keeps me going is the 10 weeks holiday each year!
Still your schedule sounds much harder Monsieur. Good luck once again.
wilhelm |
| Monsieur |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 14:00:23
quote:
Originally posted by offerw
quote:
Originally posted by Monsieur
I work in mergers and acquisitions, these days about 17 hours a day, on average. The job is very interesting, but the hours can become really unbearable.
Monsieur, working like that cannot be healthy. Is everyone in your company working this hard? I hope for your sake you get some good holidays or week-end breaks then.
wilhelm
First three years, everyone is working very tough hours. Later, it gets better. I also work on week-ends very often.
From what I remember, Wilhelm, you are an anaesthesist...like my mom. That's a very tough job too. |
| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 13:37:13
quote:
Originally posted by Monsieur
I work in mergers and acquisitions, these days about 17 hours a day, on average. The job is very interesting, but the hours can become really unbearable.
I was wondering from your description if you were in I banking or M&A. It is tough your first few years. But I am sure you have a true passion for your work that keeps you going. Right now, I am glad I am cutting back... I won't work 14hr days all or even most of the time. I am one of those people who can't eat right and work out when working that long. I wish I could do it like some people can, but it was really starting to take a toll on my health. To me the money is not worth sacerficing my health...but it took me a long time to realize this. |
| offerw |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 11:33:59
quote:
Originally posted by Monsieur
I work in mergers and acquisitions, these days about 17 hours a day, on average. The job is very interesting, but the hours can become really unbearable.
Monsieur, working like that cannot be healthy. Is everyone in your company working this hard? I hope for your sake you get some good holidays or week-end breaks then.
wilhelm |
| Monsieur |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 10:17:27
I wonder if they will fire you because of your typos, Mel...
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| GypsyDeath |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 08:05:33
I dotn work enough. And i am soon going to be fired...or maybe quit just befor ethey fire me, so that it looks better when i come crawling back to them.
Just thought I'd throw that in there... |
| Monsieur |
Posted - 07/20/2004 : 07:58:48
I work in mergers and acquisitions, these days about 17 hours a day, on average. The job is very interesting, but the hours can become really unbearable. |
| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 07/19/2004 : 14:48:21
quote:
Originally posted by Monsieur
quote:
Originally posted by Daisy Girl
35 would be heaven. with 70-80 the only time in my life was for work or sleep... not fun...hopefully i'll never have to work that much again!
What was you job, Daisy?
I was in Brand Marketing for a Consumer Packaged Goods Company... it was fun but the hours were longer than I would have liked...what is your job? |
| MMike |
Posted - 07/16/2004 : 06:20:15
I don't have a job, I've never had a job and I'm planing to become a rock star and die as a job virgin
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In heaven everything is fine |
| Monsieur |
Posted - 07/16/2004 : 05:45:53
quote:
Originally posted by Daisy Girl
35 would be heaven. with 70-80 the only time in my life was for work or sleep... not fun...hopefully i'll never have to work that much again!
What was you job, Daisy? |
| VoVat |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 19:40:21
I only work part-time, and I wish I worked more, because I need the money. I don't mind my work, either, but I'd probably have to do more of it if I had a full-time job.
Cattle in Korea / They can really moo. |
| Cheeseman1000 |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 14:55:50
With 35, I only have time to work, sleep and visit here!
Heheh, I'll have you know I did two whole hours of over time today!
I'm very proud of myself.
Kind regards,
Dr. Simon
Specialist In Broken Hearts |
| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 14:32:58
quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
70-80?! My word!
I do 35 and thats fine. I pay my rent on temp wages, I'm good.
Kind regards,
Dr. Simon
Specialist In Broken Hearts
35 would be heaven. with 70-80 the only time in my life was for work or sleep... not fun...hopefully i'll never have to work that much again! |
| Cheeseman1000 |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 14:29:18
70-80?! My word!
I do 35 and thats fine. I pay my rent on temp wages, I'm good.
Kind regards,
Dr. Simon
Specialist In Broken Hearts |
| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 14:24:13
I used to work 70-80 hr weeks but now that I am laid off it's down to 0 hr. weeks which is cool but somewhat boring. 40 would be nice. |
| ObfuscateByWill |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 14:22:00
C'mon guys.
4-Hour Workdays
*Shka-pow! You're Dead! |
| Carolynanna |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 14:03:07
me too;)
But I have a second shift at home so... |
| The Calistanian |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 13:41:24
Actually, my 40 hours isn't too bad at all, since I'm "working" right now.
1. I am a fsh with no i's.
2. You must be wearing Zubaz, 'cause you're daring to be different.
3. I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
| offerw |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 13:17:00
40 hours doesn't sound too bad. I'm on 50 - 60 hours a week, it's way too much. I'm just back from a 14 hour day.
Monsieur, good luck with your new job. Sounds like it is going to be hard, hope you'll be allright.
wilhelm |
| The Calistanian |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 12:42:59
Is 40 hours a week too much?
1. I am a fsh with no i's.
2. You must be wearing Zubaz, 'cause you're daring to be different.
3. I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
| Doog |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 12:40:11
8-5, Monday til Friday, up at 6:30am, home by 6pm. Holy cow, do I wish I had a car.. or at least a Bill & Ted style time travelling phonebox. That'd be rad.
 "Join the cult of Ray/He was the best Ghostbuster"
www.doog.tk |
| Cheeseman1000 |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 12:17:06
Oh yeah, but it goes without saying that the French are all barmy.
Kind regards,
Dr. Simon
Specialist In Broken Hearts |
| Monsieur |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 02:26:04
I will start working tomorrow, 14 hours a day, no real weekends, no vacations because it's my first year.
Who said only Americans are insane? |
| KimStanleyRobinson |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 02:22:23
At the moment, I work at a faceless corporate helpdesk, taking calls from the people who don't know enough about their computers not to. I'm not a big fan of helpdesk, having to interact with customers. It's especially bad when we're backed up and can't get calls done in 45 seconds and I have to hear about how it shouldn't be and we're the 'helplessdesk' and all that crap. I could use a change, but I don't know what that would be. [maybe i'll just become a complete drunk] I've gotta get back to school, so I can get a worthless degree and continue doing jobs like this but be able to say, "Hey, I've got a degree...and I'm drunk."
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| TarTar |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 01:03:40
I've tried to become Robin Williams character in that film several times, but I just can't find a family worthy of stalking to that degree. If only this woman was a regular customer.
"There is a new craze in the nation/ it is lamination/ we like to laminate/ we laminate our driver's license/ so cannot be changed" |
| Little Black Francis |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 00:38:30
Dude, tartar, i am your worst nightmare. I go through about 2 disposable camaras, double-prints in a week, all 1 hour fotos (no bad Robin Williams movie references intended!)
But I am nice to the developers...
hehehahhehah
SAFO Floop!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ik heb je oma geneukt met de voorbind dildo van Floops moederhehehahhahehehaha |
| TarTar |
Posted - 07/14/2004 : 00:20:51
At the moment, I work in a one-hour photo, developing pictures for the rich people. Not too many pics of bars and parties pass through my hands, mostly vacation, baby, wedding pics. I'm not a big fan of retail, having to interact with customers. It's especially bad when we're backed up and can't get photos done in an hour and I have to here about how it shouldn't be called one-hour and all that crap. I could use a change, but I don't know what that would be. I've gotta get back to school, so I can get a worthless degree and continue doing jobs like this but be able to say, "Hey, I've got a degree."
"There is a new craze in the nation/ it is lamination/ we like to laminate/ we laminate our driver's license/ so cannot be changed" |
| Little Black Francis |
Posted - 07/13/2004 : 22:57:11
I think I am going to get fired from my job or resign very soon...
time to make a change!
Imagine there were no countries, it's not hard to do!
o yasumi nasaihehehahhahehehaha |
| betty |
Posted - 07/13/2004 : 21:52:13
i'm not sure if this is funny to anyone else, we're howling!
if not, think of it as...
i don't know.
warm wishes and fond regards,
betty |
| floop |
Posted - 07/13/2004 : 21:51:30
oooh! yes, i see now.
yes. |
