are jobs REALLY that horrible?

Sir Pinkleton · 10-05-2006, 10:33 PM

Now, I'm not at an age where I can get a job (1.5 more months to go), but when I tell someone I, literally, can't wait to get a job so I can get some income, they tell me I'll reconsider saying that later when I hate my job. I've also heard something along these lines in other places (mainly the t.v.). I can't help but feel like Jurgis from Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, but I think that that only applies to people who don't work that hard. When I go to school, it's hard work, but I MAKE it fun. I feel that it would carry on to my job as well. I'm kinda one of those "working is fun" types I suppose.

So I ask, are all jobs this way? What if my attitude carried over to my job, would it still be bad?

And additionally, what do you do to make your boring/annoying/frustrating job fun?

Azisien · 10-05-2006, 10:43 PM

No, jobs are not that horrible. People like to bitch. It's some kind of effect becomes the cause relation.

If jobs are truly bad, you find out pretty quickly, and you quit. But otherwise, it's income, and it's something to do other than sit and surf forums. Blast!

Mike McC · 10-05-2006, 11:12 PM

Yeah, it really depends on the particular place you work. Some are great work enviroments (I loved the restraunt I worked in), some are horrid (I hated the Walmart I worked in). Don't let the stories discourage you, because haveing extra pocket money is a definate plus.

subreci · 10-05-2006, 11:23 PM

Jobs aren't bad at all. Find someplace you will enjoy working for one reason or another, whether it be because its something you enjoy doing, or because you just like the people who work there. Remember, if you absolutely hate working at one place, you can always go someplace else. Some people find a job perfect for them the first time around, but for some people it takes awhile. There will always be someplace to work that you will find enjoyable, it's just a matter of knowing where.

EDIT: Grammatical error

Long-Haired Narcissist · 10-05-2006, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bravefencer Shinryuu

Yeah, it really depends on the particular place you work. Some are great work enviroments (I loved the restraunt I worked in), some are horrid (I hated the Walmart I worked in). Don't let the stories discourage you, because haveing extra pocket money is a definate plus.

That is exactly what I was about to say about the restuarant and walmart I used to work at (for the love of God, Allah, Buddha, Shiva, Jesus, Tom Cruise, or whatever you believe in, don't work at Walmart FBM!!!).

But I'm gonna see about getting a job with a friend of mine that unloads musical equipment and sets up stages for local bands and I have a passion for music so I think I'll enjoy that job.

gurusloth · 10-06-2006, 12:47 AM

If you're going to work because you'd like some spending money, and that money is not essential to your life, then it's no big deal. You can find a job you like, who cares if it pays crappy, and you only work 25 hours a week, and you get no benefits. All you want is some gas money and a new CD.

On the other hand, if you have to pay bills, and make rent, and feed people other than yourself who now rely on you for their daily bread, and your credit card is maxed, and oh crap, what's that pain in my tooth, I sure hope I have good dental...well, then your job can sometimes be a cause for anger because you're stuck there, you can't just up and quit whenever you want to.

Chipper173 · 10-06-2006, 07:00 AM

Yeah, I gotta agree with what the others said. It's not that bad.

Also, you brought up The Jungle. Don't worry, most jobs don't have a chance of killing you and packing you into beef. That's just not a concern in general when you don't work in a slaughterhouse circa the turn of the century.

Shishio · 10-06-2006, 08:02 AM

No, they're not.

They're worse.

Unless you're doing something you love.

BlackMageGirl! · 10-06-2006, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Shishio

No, they're not.

They're worse.

Unless you're doing something you love.

'cept not, honestly.

Like the others said, it REALLY depends on the job and what you tend to like doing. It doesn't have to be something you "love" doing.

'course, some places have higher stress level than the others (ie fast food restaurants) it all just boils down to what you don't mind doing.

Krylo · 10-06-2006, 11:27 AM

The thing to remember here is free time.

No, work doesn't suck as much as they say (most of the time, sometimes it's worse). However, if you have a social life and you plan on working and going to school at the same time? Be prepared to either give up on that or give up all your alone time. Like staying up all night playing video games? Gonna have to give that up too... and no days off. Part time jobs for students always have you work full shifts on the weekends.

It's not so much that work sucks, it's that not having time to do what YOU want to do sucks.

10-05-2006, 10:33 PM	#1
Sir Pinkleton What's going on? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 1,237	are jobs REALLY that horrible? Now, I'm not at an age where I can get a job (1.5 more months to go), but when I tell someone I, literally, can't wait to get a job so I can get some income, they tell me I'll reconsider saying that later when I hate my job. I've also heard something along these lines in other places (mainly the t.v.). I can't help but feel like Jurgis from Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, but I think that that only applies to people who don't work that hard. When I go to school, it's hard work, but I MAKE it fun. I feel that it would carry on to my job as well. I'm kinda one of those "working is fun" types I suppose. So I ask, are all jobs this way? What if my attitude carried over to my job, would it still be bad? And additionally, what do you do to make your boring/annoying/frustrating job fun?

10-05-2006, 11:12 PM	#3
Mike McC Time is something else. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wherever I am needed, I will be there. Posts: 5,065	Yeah, it really depends on the particular place you work. Some are great work enviroments (I loved the restraunt I worked in), some are horrid (I hated the Walmart I worked in). Don't let the stories discourage you, because haveing extra pocket money is a definate plus. __________________ WHERE MIKEY IS IN 2022! tumblrs - http://werewolf.zone twitters - @itmightbemikey

10-05-2006, 11:23 PM	#4
subreci Troopa Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: locked in the basement Posts: 30	Jobs aren't bad at all. Find someplace you will enjoy working for one reason or another, whether it be because its something you enjoy doing, or because you just like the people who work there. Remember, if you absolutely hate working at one place, you can always go someplace else. Some people find a job perfect for them the first time around, but for some people it takes awhile. There will always be someplace to work that you will find enjoyable, it's just a matter of knowing where. EDIT: Grammatical error Last edited by subreci; 10-05-2006 at 11:35 PM.

10-06-2006, 12:47 AM	#6
gurusloth Master of muthafu�%in' invisibility Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,224	If you're going to work because you'd like some spending money, and that money is not essential to your life, then it's no big deal. You can find a job you like, who cares if it pays crappy, and you only work 25 hours a week, and you get no benefits. All you want is some gas money and a new CD. On the other hand, if you have to pay bills, and make rent, and feed people other than yourself who now rely on you for their daily bread, and your credit card is maxed, and oh crap, what's that pain in my tooth, I sure hope I have good dental...well, then your job can sometimes be a cause for anger because you're stuck there, you can't just up and quit whenever you want to. __________________ Mashirosen: I personally will not rest until I have turned NPF into ___________I"My Little Pony Collector's E-Snuggle Social Club - No Boys Allowed"

10-06-2006, 08:02 AM	#8
Shishio Shyguy Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 155	No, they're not. They're worse. Unless you're doing something you love. __________________ One-liners - Come for the laughs, stay for the abuse. Updates every Friday. <TsukiGoKim> We like you, Shishio. At least, the masochistic parts of us do.

10-05-2006, 10:43 PM	#2
Azisien wat Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,177	No, jobs are not that horrible. People like to bitch. It's some kind of effect becomes the cause relation. If jobs are truly bad, you find out pretty quickly, and you quit. But otherwise, it's income, and it's something to do other than sit and surf forums. Blast!

10-06-2006, 07:00 AM	#7
Chipper173 Grandma threw away my animes Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hang a left at the deli. Posts: 858	Yeah, I gotta agree with what the others said. It's not that bad. Also, you brought up The Jungle. Don't worry, most jobs don't have a chance of killing you and packing you into beef. That's just not a concern in general when you don't work in a slaughterhouse circa the turn of the century.

10-06-2006, 11:27 AM	#10
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	The thing to remember here is free time. No, work doesn't suck as much as they say (most of the time, sometimes it's worse). However, if you have a social life and you plan on working and going to school at the same time? Be prepared to either give up on that or give up all your alone time. Like staying up all night playing video games? Gonna have to give that up too... and no days off. Part time jobs for students always have you work full shifts on the weekends. It's not so much that work sucks, it's that not having time to do what YOU want to do sucks. __________________ I am very tired.