How strong is your work ethic? (careers, pay, best, college)
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Basically I didn't have much of a "work ethic"......making calls from work on company phone or my cell, calling in sick even if I wasn't, ordering something on the Internet during working hours, checking out sports on ESPN.
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Got to prove that and proving that isn't possible. "Age discrimination" has played a part in my wife's/I job search, but sure can't prove it........we just don't get a call back for a second interview! Yes, experience and education can play a part in our problem, but our age definitely does. Just be glad you don't have an "age" problem!
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now I not only have a "age discrimination" problem,
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I am a 60 yr. old male and do feel the "age discrimination" thing!
I don’t know if you had any interest in watching Oprah’s recent adventure to Australia, but when she was here someone here summed it up perfectly – Americans live to work, whereas Australians work to live. We’re much more laid back. I don’t know anyone who has “trust funds” or scholarships to anything, most people just get a job and stick to it while putting a bit of savings away.
There is work life and there is home life. We don’t mix the two. Once that clock strikes 5 that’s it. Home mode.
Saying you’re better than someone because of the job you have or the money you make is a laughable thing here. It’s frowned upon. We all work and we do what we have to do. Simple as that. There is respect in whatever path one chooses. No judgment.
We’re very, very different. Clearly. nicet4 I’m pretty sure you would be called a pretentious snob (or as we like to say here, a complete wanker) if you spoke to an Australian like that face to face.
Sounds like a pretty nice place to me!
In America it's more of a generational thing. I see the older people[50 and up] tend to have more of the "live to work" attitude. Their generation was into "winning" and "achievement."
It seems that younger people in America tend to have more of a "work to live" attitude. Especially the 20-somethings. They seem much more casual about life in general.
I tend to fall into the "work to live" camp because, well, you can't take it with you and material "stuff" doesn't matter much to me.
Sounds like a pretty nice place to me!
In America it's more of a generational thing. I see the older people[50 and up] tend to have more of the "live to work" attitude. Their generation was into "winning" and "achievement."
It seems that younger people in America tend to have more of a "work to live" attitude. Especially the 20-somethings. They seem much more casual about life in general.
I tend to fall into the "work to live" camp because, well, you can't take it with you and material "stuff" doesn't matter much to me.
It's the best place.
We have a guy at work who does nothing but go on about the people he knows or the places he is going or the amazing jobs his children have. It’s painful and we are all left rolling our eyes at him. No bragging allowed here. It’s cringeworthy.
Sounds like I am the same as you.
Last edited by *VaNiLlaGoRrilLa*; 02-28-2011 at 11:15 PM..
Sounds like a pretty nice place to me!
In America it's more of a generational thing. I see the older people[50 and up] tend to have more of the "live to work" attitude. Their generation was into "winning" and "achievement."
It seems that younger people in America tend to have more of a "work to live" attitude. Especially the 20-somethings. They seem much more casual about life in general.
I tend to fall into the "work to live" camp because, well, you can't take it with you and material "stuff" doesn't matter much to me.
Ok, now what's up with all the comments I've made???
My wife has much better work ethics than I do, but she sure doesn't remind me of what I've done. Actually, I believe she is sort of jealous that she doesn't have the "mindset" that I do. She has gotten upset at work when she see's a fellow co-worker ordering something over the Internet for Christmas. I look at her and say "just because you don't want to do that, doesn't mean others want to follow what you do......I sure wouldn't!" She understood.
Just how many people call in sick so they can have a 3-day weekend......LOTS AND LOTS!
If I was on a call to my wife and someone stepped into my office, either they would say "I'll be back in a minute" or I'd say "I gotta go for now."
Heck, my last supervisor use to go to a local Driving Range for a couple of hours during working hours in the AM. I simply covered for him. How do I know he went there......he took me once. He would also get an oil change done during working hours. He'd just say to me "I'm going to get my oil changed and I'd say "ok".
I have a very strong work ethic and have been told through raises and promotions in every job I have held since High School.
My at home work ethic is a different story and to me it's a huge chore to do anything around the house except keep the Kitchen and common areas nice and tidy.
Dont even mention Yardwork and I come from a family that prides themselves on outside landscaping.
I have been saying for years that I want to continue my education, even if it's in little doses at a time.
Whats even worse Is I have a place within walking distance that offers all sorts of 6 week classes in a variety of subjects.
From computer skills to languages all for about 50 dollars a session.
If I did a few days volunteer work there it would be free... I just cant find the motivation.
I want my life to have meaning...I want to change things for the better as a result of my time as opposed to simply 'enjoying myself'.
I work a full time job, am going to school at night and am trying to start a web-based company on the side. I don't think about what my work ethic is, I just have a hard time saying no when I see opportunities to improve something (taking on an extra project at work, filling a need with a company, improving myself through education).
Work ethic = very strong. Career ambition = overwhelming. A huge amount of my identity (too much, in fact) comes from having a "great career."
That said, I've noticed that people who less ambitious and obtain a job where they "work to live" are often happier than more ambitious people, provided of course, that their job is sufficient to take care of most of their needs and wants.
In high school my sister would spend most evenings working a part time job. There was no way I would do the same, I enjoyed my freedom and time to myself too much.
I couldn’t wait to leave high school, and as soon as it was over I had no desire to further my education at all. I didn’t attend university, college or anything like that. I just went out and got a job.
In my job there is no room for promotion and that is okay with me. I don't make much money, but it’s cushy and I love the people I work with.
I have often looked into doing a course in something but if I did it would have to be a very small course (i.e. not over years) and not take up much of my time. I hate the thought of spending my weekends studying and doing assignments.
Basically, my work ethic is rather poor.
What’s yours like?
Mine is very good, I put 100% into my job..I love working with computers,
I been taking advantage of our free learning classes here at IBM. So far I earned 17 certifications, so it eliminates me from taking them at school..and they were free to me...yiipppee...
I love to learn..especially when its going to help me in my field..
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