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Feel free to work part time if you want. No one is forcing you to work more than you want to are they?
damn shame your reps off.
first question out of my mouth at a job interview; Is there lots of overtime?
Some Countries Realize You Have A Life Outside Work. The U.S. Isn't One Of Them.
Working in the U.S. ain't what it used to be.
While other countries are coming up with new ways to promote work-life balance, such as France's latest move to limit after-hours email, the U.S. seems to be falling behind. It's been some time since the nation once responsible for creating weekends and the 40-hour work week made any sweeping changes to improve the working lives of its greatest living resource: people.
And it's not just because Americans are workaholics. Instead, it might have to with what has been called the productivity squeeze or speedup. High unemployment in the wake of the Great Recession has enabled companies to squeeze more out of fewer workers, all while paying them roughly the same amount. It's great for corporate profits -- which hit a record high last year -- but not so much for workers.
But the consequences may be beginning to show. A 2012 poll found that less than half of American workers are totally satisfied with their jobs. Meanwhile, protests over wages and working conditions for low-wage employees have spread throughout the U.S. since 2012.
And as always, what gets me is that most of the people who will attack me over this post are working 9-5 just like me.
Some Countries Realize You Have A Life Outside Work. The U.S. Isn't One Of Them.
And as always, what gets me is that most of the people who will attack me over this post are working 9-5 just like me.Working in the U.S. ain't what it used to be.
While other countries are coming up with new ways to promote work-life balance, such as France's latest move to limit after-hours email, the U.S. seems to be falling behind. It's been some time since the nation once responsible for creating weekends and the 40-hour work week made any sweeping changes to improve the working lives of its greatest living resource: people.
And it's not just because Americans are workaholics. Instead, it might have to with what has been called the productivity squeeze or speedup. High unemployment in the wake of the Great Recession has enabled companies to squeeze more out of fewer workers, all while paying them roughly the same amount. It's great for corporate profits -- which hit a record high last year -- but not so much for workers.
But the consequences may be beginning to show. A 2012 poll found that less than half of American workers are totally satisfied with their jobs. Meanwhile, protests over wages and working conditions for low-wage employees have spread throughout the U.S. since 2012.
My guys work on a percentage...the more they work, the more they make.
They could work 40 hours and average $900 per week...but every one of them works as hard as they are legally permitted if the freight is available.
They work hard because they want to get ahead...succeed, not just survive.
One of my guys saved $40,000 cash in two years and bought the truck he was driving from me...now HE'S the boss, he does what he wants, when he wants...and do you know what he wants?
A FLEET of trucks...so instead of slackin' he's working harder than ever.
And he'll do it too...he has the will to succeed.
Just like you? How on earth would you know that. At your age, a 40 hour work week should provide you good money if you planned instead of wanting things given to you.
In our youth the ability and smarts to work more hours to plan for your future is smart and forward thinking. Those kids will be the ones at your age not whining because they don't have what they want in life, and they realize sacrifices build character. That's what sets people apart.
I'm fine with my life. You on the other hand sure seem angry most of the time.
You're fine yet you whine.
Some Countries Realize You Have A Life Outside Work. The U.S. Isn't One Of Them.
And as always, what gets me is that most of the people who will attack me over this post are working 9-5 just like me.Working in the U.S. ain't what it used to be.
While other countries are coming up with new ways to promote work-life balance, such as France's latest move to limit after-hours email, the U.S. seems to be falling behind. It's been some time since the nation once responsible for creating weekends and the 40-hour work week made any sweeping changes to improve the working lives of its greatest living resource: people.
And it's not just because Americans are workaholics. Instead, it might have to with what has been called the productivity squeeze or speedup. High unemployment in the wake of the Great Recession has enabled companies to squeeze more out of fewer workers, all while paying them roughly the same amount. It's great for corporate profits -- which hit a record high last year -- but not so much for workers.
But the consequences may be beginning to show. A 2012 poll found that less than half of American workers are totally satisfied with their jobs. Meanwhile, protests over wages and working conditions for low-wage employees have spread throughout the U.S. since 2012.
One thing you'll notice, BDBoop, is that a lot of men will bash you for saying this. That's because while they may work an extra hour or two here or there, when they come home they sit around like kings and get waited on. While their wife, who also worked a full day cooks the meals, washes the dishes, does the laundry, cleans the house...
Now some men are going to reply by saying they cook, or they clean or they whatever. And, yeah, sure, they mow the lawn once in a while or something like that. But MOST men sit around on their asses at home or partake in some activity that's fun for them. While the women work their asses off.
That old adage is true..."Men may work from dusk to dawn, but a woman's work is never done."
Still true today, no matter how hard people try to believe it isn't.
I'm fine with my life. You on the other hand sure seem angry most of the time.
You're fine yet you whine.
Posting a topic for discussion on a discussion board is whining? Oh, wait...only if you don't agree with the op...then, it's whining, right?
Feel free to work part time if you want. No one is forcing you to work more than you want to are they?
damn shame your reps off.
first question out of my mouth at a job interview; Is there lots of overtime?
Now I know you don't know what you're talking about. Companies want to limit overtime. You haven't run across that concept? Every company I've worked for in the past 40 years keeps a tight rein on overtime.
What they want is for me to answer the urgent phone call from work last night, drop what I'm doing, access my work computer from home and work on fixing the problem. And NOT claim any overtime. I mean, I'm at home, right?
One thing you'll notice, BDBoop, is that a lot of men will bash you for saying this. That's because while they may work an extra hour or two here or there, when they come home they sit around like kings and get waited on. While their wife, who also worked a full day cooks the meals, washes the dishes, does the laundry, cleans the house...
Now some men are going to reply by saying they cook, or they clean or they whatever. And, yeah, sure, they mow the lawn once in a while or something like that. But MOST men sit around on their asses at home or partake in some activity that's fun for them. While the women work their asses off.
That old adage is true..."Men may work from dusk to dawn, but a woman's work is never done."
Still true today, no matter how hard people try to believe it isn't.
Are any of you aware that for some people, this is what they want out of life.
- Find a job
- Buy a house
- Fall in love, get married
- Have kids
- Raise kids
- Have kids be able to pick you out of a lineup
- Retire comfortably
That's all past-tense. No longer an option. And I'm glad that's fine with you? But you're not the norm.
Nowhere near.
Funny. I have a house (2 actually)
I own a business
I chose not to have kids
I have all the time and money i need to do whatever i want
And I got there by working harder than the next guy and giving up vacations and working 60 or 70 hour weeks for a few years
It's this new thing called sacrifice along with this other new thing called planning ahead.
You should try them sometimes.
One thing you'll notice, BDBoop, is that a lot of men will bash you for saying this. That's because while they may work an extra hour or two here or there, when they come home they sit around like kings and get waited on. While their wife, who also worked a full day cooks the meals, washes the dishes, does the laundry, cleans the house...
Now some men are going to reply by saying they cook, or they clean or they whatever. And, yeah, sure, they mow the lawn once in a while or something like that. But MOST men sit around on their asses at home or partake in some activity that's fun for them. While the women work their asses off.
That old adage is true..."Men may work from dusk to dawn, but a woman's work is never done."
Still true today, no matter how hard people try to believe it isn't.
wow, that's some straight up sexism right there.
mmm, hypocrassy
You're fine yet you whine.
Posting a topic for discussion on a discussion board is whining? Oh, wait...only if you don't agree with the op...then, it's whining, right?
When you complain a that people in this country have to work too hard then yes you are whining.
damn shame your reps off.
first question out of my mouth at a job interview; Is there lots of overtime?
Now I know you don't know what you're talking about. Companies want to limit overtime. You haven't run across that concept? Every company I've worked for in the past 40 years keeps a tight rein on overtime.
What they want is for me to answer the urgent phone call from work last night, drop what I'm doing, access my work computer from home and work on fixing the problem. And NOT claim any overtime. I mean, I'm at home, right?
during peak I work 54 hours a week.
If you are working and not getting paid, that's your fault.
Some Countries Realize You Have A Life Outside Work. The U.S. Isn't One Of Them.
And as always, what gets me is that most of the people who will attack me over this post are working 9-5 just like me.Working in the U.S. ain't what it used to be.
While other countries are coming up with new ways to promote work-life balance, such as France's latest move to limit after-hours email, the U.S. seems to be falling behind. It's been some time since the nation once responsible for creating weekends and the 40-hour work week made any sweeping changes to improve the working lives of its greatest living resource: people.
And it's not just because Americans are workaholics. Instead, it might have to with what has been called the productivity squeeze or speedup. High unemployment in the wake of the Great Recession has enabled companies to squeeze more out of fewer workers, all while paying them roughly the same amount. It's great for corporate profits -- which hit a record high last year -- but not so much for workers.
But the consequences may be beginning to show. A 2012 poll found that less than half of American workers are totally satisfied with their jobs. Meanwhile, protests over wages and working conditions for low-wage employees have spread throughout the U.S. since 2012.
Work long hours for low pay! No vacations
Don't expect to retire
Conservative utopia
While I thought the discussion zone was not supposed to mirror the political forums, you all started it.
Koosh, all I can say is just admit that you are promoting a stereotype and if that is what you think about all men you have feminist anger issues or have made poor choices in your matrimonial life which is your fault and not ours. To paint all men with such a broad brush is dishonest.
B.D. I don't know you and have enjoyed many of your posts, but f you work nine to five and have enough time to post as much as you do you certainly are not being overworked. Your op seems to be more about the trickle down effect of liberalism, class warfare, and income inequality. Demonizing work especially hard work is just another step towards government control and a retreat from freedom, liberty and individualism. Work brings self esteem, pride, and a sense of worth and at least generally this country still allows you to chose whatever path or career you want.
How many people in the fifties didn't like their jobs but kept working in order to provide a better life for their children, or choose any decade. The reason you have polls like this today is because you have Obama-ites telling everyone how unfair it all is and how none of it is their fault, how unjust it is to have to work for a living. There is no shame to mooching off other people, in fact in today's world you are the smart one if you are living on the dole.
Finally if I and the middle class didn't have to support so many govt programs and other people I wouldn't have to work so hard. A couple of years ago my wife and I paid 17,000 a year just to have medical ins. Before we got any payout. This is just the beginning of the litany of what the govt is taking so I can support not the needy but the greedy, and yes this goes for both ends of the spectrum, rich and poor.
B.D. Ask yourself what kind of reception a post like this would have gotten in W.W. II, when men and women sacrificed unselfishly, worked massive hours for very little pay and carried on with life without whining or complaining. Today's narcissistic what about me mentality is overwhelming the responsibility of all citizens to be productive in what ever way they can, and for eons that has meant working.
