Author Topic: Work is... (Read 2124 times)

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #1 on:** April 4, 2017, 05:44:08 pm »

Elusive.

cloggypop · « **Reply #2 on:** April 4, 2017, 06:15:59 pm »

A 4 letter word

RedmeisterOZ · « **Reply #3 on:** April 4, 2017, 06:24:06 pm »

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Johnnyboy1973 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 4, 2017, 06:27:22 pm »

Invariably lacking of true meaning.

But that's why we have football and beer.

Working Class Hen-Pecked Hero · « **Reply #5 on:** April 4, 2017, 06:29:54 pm »

Used to pay a state pension that a government I don't agree with will hope I die before I reach the age to draw

Chakan · « **Reply #6 on:** April 4, 2017, 06:33:20 pm »

Just something that I do to earn money...

RJ320 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 4, 2017, 06:41:07 pm »

Utterly depressing and soul-destroying.

RedmeisterOZ · « **Reply #8 on:** April 4, 2017, 06:48:38 pm »

Kevin and Otto in the Supermarket. - 'Repo Man'

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rob1966 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 4, 2017, 06:50:41 pm »

A means to an end.

JRC_ · « **Reply #10 on:** April 4, 2017, 07:09:50 pm »

Work

Medellin · « **Reply #11 on:** April 4, 2017, 07:39:14 pm »

Quote from: JRC_ on April 4, 2017, 07:09:50 pm

Work

Na nahh na nana..

damomad · « **Reply #12 on:** April 4, 2017, 07:55:39 pm »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YQh_7LYg-g
I ask myself everyday why I bother, and I think it's mainly out of boredom. I don't even do it for money, I just want something that challenges me.

Andy Hunter · « **Reply #13 on:** April 4, 2017, 08:08:21 pm »

https://youtu.be/8UmtqGTFjro

Bill Shankly summed it up best for me. This video i carry with me to this day.

LOVE that man. What an inspiration.

tubby · « **Reply #14 on:** April 5, 2017, 11:38:40 am »

Quote from: Chakan on April 4, 2017, 06:33:20 pm

Just something that I do to earn money...

Yep. My job isn't terrible, I don't dislike it, I get on with everyone here and there's enough leeway so I can fart around on the internet whenever I want and there are jobs out there which are way worse. But if I didn't need the money, I wouldn't work at all.

Chakan · « **Reply #15 on:** April 5, 2017, 11:41:40 am »

Quote from: tubby on April 5, 2017, 11:38:40 am

Yep. My job isn't terrible, I don't dislike it, I get on with everyone here and there's enough leeway so I can fart around on the internet whenever I want and there are jobs out there which are way worse. But if I didn't need the money, I wouldn't work at all.

Pretty much spot on. I don't dislike my job, they've been really good with some things in my life, but if I didn't need the money I wouldn't work another day of my life. Baffles me the people who say if they win the lottery, they'd still work.

rednick75 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 5, 2017, 11:51:00 am »

20 years of my life (and coutning) , I'll never get back

♠Dirty Harry♠ · « **Reply #17 on:** April 5, 2017, 12:06:52 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on April 5, 2017, 11:41:40 am

Pretty much spot on. I don't dislike my job, they've been really good with some things in my life, but if I didn't need the money I wouldn't work another day of my life. Baffles me the people who say if they win the lottery, they'd still work.

My uncle and his wife (both in their mid-60s) have between £750,000 - £1,000,000 in their account; accrued by saving, holding multiple jobs, property investment & inheritance and they both still work full-time.

Their mortgage is long paid off, they could retire now and live on £700 odd quid a week for the next 20 years (they've got pensions too).

I don't understand it; you could spend a few days a week getting pampered at the local Spa, get hammered once or twice a week, Golf, Fish, scratch yourself, eat out every night and still have change.

You could also travel (in style) 3 or 4 time a year.

RJ320 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 5, 2017, 05:24:42 pm »

For some people, it's something to do. Mate of mine was off work for a few weeks because of a broken foot and he hated it, said he was going mad out of sheer boredom. Ended up returning to work the earliest chance he got. How depressing and uninteresting must your life be that you need to work to achieve some sort of satisfaction.

Damo58 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 6, 2017, 01:00:30 pm »

I think I'm one of the lucky ones. I used to hate being in work, felt like it just got in the way, but last year I got a job as a registered manager in an old people's home. I love it.

So many aspects to enjoy. I can have a laugh with the old dears, build a team of staff who are motivated to be apart of the best care home in the area, ensure that activities are carried out and constantly thinking of new ideas to keep people entertained and pretty much have a large pot of money to pay for physical improvements to the home.

Had CQC in recently and even enjoyed that.

Sorry everyone.

harrylfc · « **Reply #20 on:** April 6, 2017, 10:33:05 pm »

Quote from: rednick75 on April 5, 2017, 11:51:00 am

20 years of my life (and coutning) , I'll never get back

27 in the same place for me, I'm 43..

moondog · « **Reply #21 on:** April 9, 2017, 06:33:54 am »

Quote from: Damo58 on April 6, 2017, 01:00:30 pm

I think I'm one of the lucky ones. I used to hate being in work, felt like it just got in the way, but last year I got a job as a registered manager in an old people's home. I love it.

So many aspects to enjoy. I can have a laugh with the old dears, build a team of staff who are motivated to be apart of the best care home in the area, ensure that activities are carried out and constantly thinking of new ideas to keep people entertained and pretty much have a large pot of money to pay for physical improvements to the home.

Had CQC in recently and even enjoyed that.

Sorry everyone.r

So strange , I also work in a business that helps older people maintain their independence within their own homes, and we train lovely people to look after and care for people with dementia and Alzheimer's. This brings immense satisfaction to all of us involved, from management, office staff and caregivers . We also love being inspected because if you are doing things right it is really affirming to be told so. Looking after others who need help brings great satisfaction and perhaps all those who hate their jobs and see them as a means to bring in cash, should look at their lives and see if something more altruistic would still pay the bills.

Billy The Kid · « **Reply #22 on:** April 9, 2017, 11:21:06 am »

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ToneLa · « **Reply #23 on:** April 9, 2017, 12:34:07 pm »

Not what defines you

redk84 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 10, 2017, 11:57:19 am »

....some kind of career I fell into about 10 years ago. Now I'm thinking why the hell am I doing this, especially after somebody close to me has had a serious health issue.

They say do what you love to do.....that's a great idea but so hard to find, for me anyway

To be able to earn enough for a lifestyle I'd enjoy, in a job I enjoy doing.....tough. And I am fully aware I'm lucky enough to have a job so can't even complain too much to be honest!

I guess if you get on with your co-workers socially, earn enough that you are not struggling that is good enough.

But would not work ever again if I could afford not to. Actually that's a lie I would try and do things that I'd find interesting

SP · « **Reply #25 on:** April 10, 2017, 12:17:36 pm »

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RedmeisterOZ · « **Reply #26 on:** April 14, 2017, 02:04:11 pm »

Haemoglobin · « **Reply #27 on:** April 14, 2017, 02:54:05 pm »

Quote from: Damo58 on April 6, 2017, 01:00:30 pm

I think I'm one of the lucky ones. I used to hate being in work, felt like it just got in the way, but last year I got a job as a registered manager in an old people's home. I love it.

So many aspects to enjoy. I can have a laugh with the old dears, build a team of staff who are motivated to be apart of the best care home in the area, ensure that activities are carried out and constantly thinking of new ideas to keep people entertained and pretty much have a large pot of money to pay for physical improvements to the home.

Had CQC in recently and even enjoyed that.

Sorry everyone.

Yes, I hear it went very well.

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