I do not have any friends, olny family I see is mum and dad ,my brother, sister in law, live too far same goes for my elderly nan and grandpa. rest of my family on my mums side I not saw in ten years ,on dads side in over 20 years,
I do it because I want to feel that I'm contributing to society. I also want to feel that I'm useful, that I'm helping and that what I'm doing is important even if it's in a small way.
There's honour in labour, and satisfaction for me, in helping.
I also love the craic, the cameraderie and the interactions generally.
My skill with people is the most important thing I have.
I actually like my job. I only work three days a week though (and the pay is pretty good for the part of the country I live in) so I'm not sure how I'd feel if I worked five days a week (for me - those two extra days off are worth so much more than money.) Having said that - its in the private sector and a truly small company so there is NO job security whatsoever. I couldn't imagine though being out of work - it must be awful to have no purpose in life. I mean - without knowing what its like on work days - how can you possibly enjoy the days off?
One thing I have found, Is I have dyspraxia. I am highly organised, except in new environments and struggle to remain organised in new environments., This has been a major barrier to employment(first impressions and all) So every temporary role I have had, they have got this impression of someone who is disorganised and it hasn't really helped me secure a long term role.
You appear to be suggesting that ricky transfers his social (eye contact etc) skills with his family to work situations. So can you not transfer your usual organisational skills to new work situations?
You appear to be suggesting that ricky transfers his social (eye contact etc) skills with his family to work situations. So can you not transfer your usual organisational skills to new work situations?
Its the enviornment, its getting the feel for the place, so no really.
You appear to be suggesting that ricky transfers his social (eye contact etc) skills with his family to work situations. So can you not transfer your usual organisational skills to new work situations?
I'm not saying that he would be able to transfer his social skills to work situations, but given time in an work environment they will come.
I will work the hours in my contract ,so if it says 8 hours a day thats all I do.
Incentive and attitude to better yourself goes a very long way, employers pick up on this as should you yourself, are you trapping yourself through a negative attitude or can you display superior skills to better yourself to an employer? Attitude and thinking ahead is everything.:)
It gives me something to do most days, bit of money and gets me out of the house and being sociable.
I think that pretty much sums it up for me as well.
I also like the fact that in my department (I work in the accessories department in Debenhams) we have a bit of relative freedom to arrange things the way we want them.
To provide a good example to my children. I live in an area of high unemployment and low skill bases - many jobs are done by foreign workers because the locals think they are above them, even though they don't work at all! I work because I want my children to think that IT is the right thing to do.
I don't enjoy my job at all - I'm massively over-qualified for what I do and the work doesn't really engage me at all, but its all I can do at the moment due to logistics and child-care issues. But, a job is a job, and plenty of other people would love to have it, so I am grateful for it despite everything.
There has only been one job that I never liked going to - it was in retail and I couldnt ever do that type of job again!
My care work, its a sense of being the provider for someone so you do your job and you do it to the best of your ability because you are there to do what that person isnt able to and to make sure they're as comfortable as possible, I would come home knackered each night about 7pm and be up the next morning at 4, really tough job but it was something I actually enjoyed.
My job now, I work with a big bunch of people, mostly men! It's a nice enviroment most of the time and the fact that its a job that I do actually enjoy, I got a nice set of bosses, nice set of workmates and its not far from where I live so travel isnt a problem, Its a sense of at the end of the month I've earned my own money and that I dont have to rely on anyone else for money, I have been on job seekers twice in my life and it was such a degrading feeling for me to go and ask for benefits even though I've worked for most of my life and Ive put into the system I would do anything I can do to never be in the situation again.
I like the social contact aspect, the cameraderie of my workmates, the feeling I'm doing the right thing by supporting my family. Oh - and the money comes in useful too
I hate the thought of going to work, I dread it. But once I'm in and have my sleeves rolled up, I enjoy it, even if I would rather be at home. I like the interaction with others and feeling like I've earned rest at the weekend. I think it's just the commute I dislike. I think a 4 day week would be ideal but unfortunately that's unrealistic at the moment.
Its part of ones identity - if you ask someone to "tell them about themselves" they will typically respond with something like, "I am a teacher", or even "I am a retired teacher".
I work primarily for the money so I can live the lifestyle I want.
If money was not an issue, I would still do something, however this would be on my terms - specifically a greatly reduced number of hours and something I would really like to do (driving a bus once a week would suit me).
I like my job, even though it's not what it was advertised to be. I am proud of the work I've done, however I've had terrible jobs in call centres before that I hated and therefore didn't work hard at. It's difficult to take pride in some jobs!
I don't really know to be honest. I am trying to find some positives especially in low paid work, I got as much on benefits when I was made redundant so although I am earning the money it still feels like a bit of a kick in the teeth or than I am being a bit of a mug. The money allows you to survive nothing else so its not about the money.
The work itself is not enjoyable, what could be enjoyable about factory work?
So I don't really think anything is enjoyable about work or I should say my current job.
it was the job until the new CCG change in the NHS now it just the money and how much I can earn.
The whole ethos has changed over the past 6 months. I held out with my ideology as long as possible but I got shat upon so now I have learnt "It's all about f**king over anyone and everyone to get the money amd power.
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Do you maintain eye contact with them?
But that's not the important thing.
I do it because I want to feel that I'm contributing to society. I also want to feel that I'm useful, that I'm helping and that what I'm doing is important even if it's in a small way.
There's honour in labour, and satisfaction for me, in helping.
I also love the craic, the cameraderie and the interactions generally.
My skill with people is the most important thing I have.
You appear to be suggesting that ricky transfers his social (eye contact etc) skills with his family to work situations. So can you not transfer your usual organisational skills to new work situations?
Its the enviornment, its getting the feel for the place, so no really.
I'm not saying that he would be able to transfer his social skills to work situations, but given time in an work environment they will come.
Incentive and attitude to better yourself goes a very long way, employers pick up on this as should you yourself, are you trapping yourself through a negative attitude or can you display superior skills to better yourself to an employer? Attitude and thinking ahead is everything.:)
With family but it is still hard.
That is my point if you think given time that his social skills will emerge so by the same logic your organisational skills will emerge.
I think that pretty much sums it up for me as well.
I also like the fact that in my department (I work in the accessories department in Debenhams) we have a bit of relative freedom to arrange things the way we want them.
I don't enjoy my job at all - I'm massively over-qualified for what I do and the work doesn't really engage me at all, but its all I can do at the moment due to logistics and child-care issues. But, a job is a job, and plenty of other people would love to have it, so I am grateful for it despite everything.
My care work, its a sense of being the provider for someone so you do your job and you do it to the best of your ability because you are there to do what that person isnt able to and to make sure they're as comfortable as possible, I would come home knackered each night about 7pm and be up the next morning at 4, really tough job but it was something I actually enjoyed.
My job now, I work with a big bunch of people, mostly men! It's a nice enviroment most of the time and the fact that its a job that I do actually enjoy, I got a nice set of bosses, nice set of workmates and its not far from where I live so travel isnt a problem, Its a sense of at the end of the month I've earned my own money and that I dont have to rely on anyone else for money, I have been on job seekers twice in my life and it was such a degrading feeling for me to go and ask for benefits even though I've worked for most of my life and Ive put into the system I would do anything I can do to never be in the situation again.
Except with every role being temporary I often have a limited opportunity to prove myself.
I work primarily for the money so I can live the lifestyle I want.
If money was not an issue, I would still do something, however this would be on my terms - specifically a greatly reduced number of hours and something I would really like to do (driving a bus once a week would suit me).
Got to agree, I work from home more these days and as great as it sounds I find it strangely underwhelming.
The work itself is not enjoyable, what could be enjoyable about factory work?
So I don't really think anything is enjoyable about work or I should say my current job.
The whole ethos has changed over the past 6 months. I held out with my ideology as long as possible but I got shat upon so now I have learnt "It's all about f**king over anyone and everyone to get the money amd power.
Sad days indeed at work.