Anybody's job NOT suck? Could you explain how this is possible?

I'm a research scientist for a large public research U. Low stress, good benefits, decent pay, flexible schedule, and every day brings something new. There's almost no repetition (except me trolling LR).

My job doesn't in the least bit suck. I do, however, put in long hours on weekdays and weekends. I have full ownership of my own workload, manage my own projects and oversee a large group of support people who work at my behest. My work is rewarding both intellectually and financially.

Check this book out

http://amzn.to/1c4fdas

Maybe you need to break from what you consider "acceptable" and live the life you want to live?

Orthopedic Surgeons...I've never seen a happy group. Super-highly paid mechanics - the rock stars of the medical field.

I am a technology consultant. Through working my way up the ladder a bit and having developed a pretty good professional network along the way I make good money for work that I find pretty easy and sometimes actually interesting/rewarding. I travel quite a bit but for the most part I don't mind it, and sometimes I actually get to spend some time doing fun things wherever I fly out/drive to. That said, I don't have a wife or kids. I have friends who are miserable because they never get to see their family.

Overall the hours really aren't bad at all for what I do, I usually like the work itself, and I make good money.

My job is awesome and the company is amazing. Zero complaints about anything. I hope everyone else finds their satisfaction.

Also a research scientist for a large public university.

sddsds wrote:

Low stress, good benefits, decent pay, flexible schedule, and every day brings something new.

Agreed with all. Good luck getting the job though!

9 to 5 bum wrote:

Please explain. Like most people, my job sucks.

Part of the reason that your job sucks is that you have a personality that makes it suck...this is not a slam on you, brother as I have a personality that also makes work suck.

I eventually found out that I didn't like working for others, so I struck out on my own several years ago now. I DO like this better, but my customers are my bosses now, so I still do have to answer to someone, and I still do not like work most of the time.

So, what can you do?

A) Find a way to be your own boss if that's an issue.

OR

B) Find another job. Sometimes people are longing for a certain job and aren't happy until they get it...if that's you, then make strides for that job.

OR

C) Decide that you won't let the job suck. Define it as a way to make income, have fun in the rest of your life outside work, and make the work as fun as possible.

Maybe you just need to hear that it's ok to hate your job. Here in America, people are looked down upon when they say things like that...either others think that you are a slacker or you haven't done what is necessary to get the job that would make you happy.

I was relaying a story I read about a married couple who saved over half their income until they were both 38 and then retired. The person I told that to said, "Guess they are lazy". Umm...NO! They just didn't want to HAVE to work for someone else anymore. They made a plan and stuck to it and now do whatever they want to do, and that includes traveling and volunteering and all kinds of things...definitely not lazy.

Anyway, you're not alone, brother. Many smart, hardworking people don't want to work any longer than they have to. Not everyone bases their self worth on the job they have.

Only terrible, selfish people enjoy their jobs:

http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2014/01/do_what_you_love_love_what_you_do_an_omnipresent_mantra_that_s_bad_for_work.html

9 to 5 bum wrote:

Please explain. Like most people, my job sucks.

Work hard, excel in every way, and use each job opportunity as a stepping stone until you find your perfect niche. For me, the perfect niche involved finding a professional job that had both a creative and intellectual bent while fulfilling my financial needs/goals. I worked intensely in my early 20's and 30's to establish myself in my career, putting off more superficial needs (e.g., social, dating, etc.). It's akin to fasting before feasting.

my thoughts wrote:

Check this book out

http://amzn.to/1c4fdas

Maybe you need to break from what you consider "acceptable" and live the life you want to live?

I did really enjoy the 4hr work week, however, step one is to create a passive revenue stream; which is more difficult than it sounds.

I feel the worst for this poor guy! A must watch, for sure! Video is a few years old.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QFbI5BO5es

College professor (tenured). No boss, flex time, creativity, shape young minds. Most jobs suck because they involve subordination (and thus the risk of job loss), surveillance and managed time. It takes some sacrifice to get a PhD and considerable luck in the tight job market, but one can live comfortably, participate in parenting, run anytime. Every one of us in the trade counts our blessings, by comparison to almost everyone else.

warped weasel wrote:

My job doesn't in the least bit suck. I do, however, put in long hours on weekdays and weekends. I have full ownership of my own workload, manage my own projects and oversee a large group of support people who work at my behest. My work is rewarding both intellectually and financially.

If I had to do anything for 40 hours per wk I would get bored

Get on the tube or subwayh on Monday morning and try and find one smiling face. Not only are they not looking happy they are all looking actively pissed off

You are dillusional and if they stopped paying you would not go there

Doclove wrote:You are dillusional and if they stopped paying you would not go there

Yes I would, as long as I had intellectual freedom to pursue my interests (and was financially self-sufficient).

Paybacker wrote:

Only terrible, selfish people enjoy their jobs:

http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2014/01/do_what_you_love_love_what_you_do_an_omnipresent_mantra_that_s_bad_for_work.html

I'll bet the author of that article loves what she does.

sddsds wrote:

I'm a research scientist for a large public research U. Low stress, good benefits, decent pay, flexible schedule, and every day brings something new. There's almost no repetition (except me trolling LR).

haha, I was a "research intern" for a large public U and really liked my job also, but my boss was possibly the worsst human being I've ever known and made it high stress, rigid schedule, etc, so I quit. The pay was not so great, but the benefits were good. I had a great deal of variety and responsibility, so I did lots of different things every day and moved around a lot (never just sat at a computer). I really liked the job. I quit because of my boss though.

I liked my three jobs before that too. I've only ever had one job that I actually disliked the work. For me, the biggest thing is having some autonomy and not being treated like crap. I don't really have any tolerance for that, even if the rest of the job is good.

my thoughts wrote:

Check this book out

http://amzn.to/1c4fdas

Maybe you need to break from what you consider "acceptable" and live the life you want to live?

Familiar with the book, been meaning to read it. I am not a huge fan of Tim Ferriss because he seems to have grown up in some nice circumstances in East Hampton, which is a huge head start in life. I am sure he works hard and all, but it's to relate to the type of person from his background.

Personal prejudice aside, I am sure the book has some value and I will read it soon.

Research Scientist wrote:

Also a research scientist for a large public university.

sddsds wrote:

Low stress, good benefits, decent pay, flexible schedule, and every day brings something new.

Agreed with all. Good luck getting the job though!

Yes, I agree!