What ever happened to people that want to WORK for a living?

[mochamajesty]

Originally Posted by Oleg Bach

My youngest son will work his ass off- He wants certain things and certain freedoms- He has figured out on his own that he can have what ever society has to offer if he puts in the effort- He is young and strong..but- a time will come when he will fade...I try to encourage him NOT to work so hard and use his real abilities and talents-- but he does not have faith in himself--if he used what he has - he could set him self up for life...and not have to work in his old age---BUT as I mentioned he is young and strong and does not see the future.

What does this have to do with the OP?


I can see both sides of this. I think it was the way that he worded the question. Really, some of you would have no problem with someone asking "What is the minimum number of hours that I have to work?"

[hershey48]

Originally Posted by Miss Crabcakes

I think that is just poor interviewing skills. Maybe because he already worked there he felt comfortable enough to ask. I can't blame hime for wanting to know (most of us work because we have to not because we live what we do) but I think that's like rule #8 of things not to ask on an interview.

Guess he didn't check all the hundreds of articles on the subject scattered online.

Exactly. Who asks that on an interview

[JSnFla]

at a fundamental level most or many americans really dont want to work and the media and tv expose us to idiots making millions for being idiots. we look down on a normal career path in hope of some obscure niche to millions, especially teenagers and early 20somethings

[hopefulone]

Originally Posted by suissegrl702

Not only are employees selfish, but so are employers. They want you to be able to do everything, and do the jobs of two people, and then they just throw you away like trash.

Want hard working people who are loyal? Start treating your employees decent and reward the hard working ones, not the ones who are best at kissing butt. I'm tired of reading these "no one wants to work" posts. Employers in my experience are jerks, they treat their people like crap, if you give them your best it is meaningless, pointless, and you will be the first in line for the layoffs.