disgruntled

[slowSSer]

the list:

• i hate traveling due to this job- any and all. I used to love it. the mental list of "places I want to visit" has been nearly forgotten.
• my bosses are some of the most micromanaging people on the planet- we've got a huge project going and they BOTH find a need to call and "check in" to make sure I'm doing what I'm supposed to do. this isn't Kindergarten. F-off
• I nearly went off on one of said bosses during yesterday's "checking up" phone call. I would've had to just packed up my desk after that phone call/yell fest was over. I'm sure my co-workers would have loved it as well and likely called the cops.
• I have nearly lost the urge to ride- I'm down to nearly forcing myself to commute 2 days a week by bike and when was the last time any of you saw me on the trail?
• I'm tired of paying a ridiculous amount of money for lousy health care
• strangely enough, I'm drinking more. shocking, i know.
• 4 of the 7 people left in this office all have other opportunites coming up, getting them out of here.
• and the item that hurts the most here is that they've all been offered jobs by the office manager that left, and was one of the only decent people in this company and someone who I dug working for. did I get an offer? no.
• 40+ resumes and one interview, which was a no-go.
• 5 headhunters who think I've got incredible potential with definite positions have gotten me no where.
• I had my "jobs ministry" binder with my notes stolen AT CHURCH!!! WTF??????
• mom's week-to-week with the cancer fight. some weeks good, others her counts are up- what does that exactly mean? I'm sure as hell not being told.
• I basically get to only spend weekends with my kid due to the work schedule and get to see/talk/interact with the wife for about 5 hours a day, and 2 of those are because we're both coaches on the same team (the 2nd job)
• this company is willing to hire new instead of promoting from within.

yes, I know i should be thankful for being employed, but having to work two jobs to barely make ends meet is making me feel spread a little thin- 50+ hours of work a week is starting to make me drag...and that's not counting the hours on the weekends spending looking for jobs, 20-24 hour work weekends at swim meets for the 2nd job, as well as planning/administration work for the team.

thanks for letting me vent.

[Kid A]

[2wheel_lee]

Do you own any firearms? I'm just checking. Should this post be considered as the first sign? Should we turn it into the police now? How about the news?

You didn't apply at my work, did you? We don't know eachother, but we're all cool, right?

[boludo]

Put the gun down.

You're not the only one living that life. I do the same and have 6 kids. No, I'm not bragging.

Just letting you know you're not alone. I miss "down time", my wife, not having a cramped neck from "thinking" all the time, dark hair (at least its still thick), and my bike.

Let us know what type of work you do or want to do and we'll all try to give you some leads.

[dirtvert]

thanks for making the rest of us feel more, uh,...gruntled.

[LBmtb]

Challenges - life would be so dull without them. Hang in there.

[ChariotsOfTires]

Originally Posted by slowSSer

thanks for letting me vent.

Slow, We don't know each other and I don't feel right joking about your struggles (about my own, no problem but not yours). Sounds like things are pretty tough at the moment. This may or may no be of any comfort for ya, but I will pray for you. I believe Jesus Christ is real and that God is active in our lives. I've seen him do some great things in my own life.
Sounds like a new job is the initial move, though you have been trying. Stay strong and don't let like slip from you because of circumstances you don't really have control over.
Getting back out on the trail may be theraputic.

[slowSSer]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Do you own any firearms? I'm just checking. Should this post be considered as the first sign? Should we turn it into the police now? How about the news?

You didn't apply at my work, did you? We don't know eachother, but we're all cool, right?

several. i only shoot paper though.

Originally Posted by boludo

Just letting you know you're not alone. I miss "down time", my wife, not having a cramped neck from "thinking" all the time, dark hair (at least its still thick), and my bike.

Let us know what type of work you do or want to do and we'll all try to give you some leads.

thanks.

I'l an environmental planner/env. consultant/ compliance person. i have specialized in telecommunications compliance in the past, and ideally, that's what i'm good at, what i like, and what I'm trying to get back to.

I'm approaching wanting to jump at anything that'll pay me similar to what i currently make.

Originally Posted by dirtvert

thanks for making the rest of us feel more, uh,...gruntled.

sorry. there's a "thanks" for your trouble.

[DISCO]

Check out crunch point by Brian Tracy, if all else fails realize you are fortunate to have benefits at all. My job is straight commission, this becomes quite apparent in the last week of the month. The building we are working in is up for sale by the owners of the company, so a retirement plan might not include 3%matching. I too have sent dozens of resumes to find recieve only scattered replies. The reality is that unemployment is very real right now and is only getting worse, in my opinion if you are making rent that is good shape.

Still just like when planning for retirement it is vital to pay yourself first, which in this case means giving your boss the bird and spending some quality time with your bike. It does not take much, just a couple of loops a week to make all the difference. What happens is that all the crap builds up in your body and it never gets excreted. Testosterone in particular must be expunged or else we are no fun to be around. So Dr. Disco reccomends 10k of single track STAT, follow with a booster shot later in the week. Go a litte easier on the bottle and harder on your self and if all else fails try pot.

[stinkyrider]

[OldDogDan]

The venting is a good thing as opposed to more drinking. When you can't stand the work, try to enjoy some of the people you work with instead. That has helped me. You may even find some are in worse situations. Hang in there...Don't lose this job until you have another lined up! Get a ride in when you can.

[slowSSer]

Originally Posted by OldDogDan

The venting is a good thing as opposed to more drinking. When you can't stand the work, try to enjoy some of the people you work with instead. That has helped me. You may even find some are in worse situations. Hang in there...Don't lose this job until you have another lined up! Get a ride in when you can.

the people I enjoy working with are all leaving. that and due to the 2nd job's time (5-7 in the evening) happy hour is not a choice. also, beers get opened at about 3 on friday afternoon (company policy) but, again, due to the 2nd job, it's not a option, especially on days when i'm on 2-wheel transit.

[DISCO]

Of course theres always my way....

OK, my sense of humor is often misinterpreted, so I propose a solution. Lets make it a WED night postal ride, I know just the route that NO ONE here will be able to clean and more importantly is a great way to blow off steam. Runs through OPA/Cowan figure we should start around 6?

Comments, suggestions?

[ohyeah89]

Just look forward to the day you get to tell your micromanaging weenie's of bosses that you QUIT (after you get a new position) and they can SUCK IT (if you don't need them for future references)!!! I HATED my micromanaging boss and job in a private lab, the day I was able to tell her I accepted a position with the city was one of the BEST days of my life. Just think if my job hadnt been so shitty that moment wouldn't have been so good... The worse off that you have it now, the better/sweeter that day is going to be for you.

Just a thought that may help keep it positive (if thats possible)...

[DISCO]

[sdyeti]

It is important to vent but then to let it go.

Focusing on the negative in your life will only draw more negativity toward yourself. It's hard to do but it could change things for you.

Best of luck

[Blue Rat]

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