Belly up to the Bar (aka The Post Whorin' Thread)

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Honestly this bugged me. Not offended just bugged me.

Understand. I don't choose to work this. I do it to keep my job, my job requires this from me right now. It should change, it's suppose to be a transitional period. I choose to keep my job and the 14 years I have vested into it. I'm really good at my job and have earned respect in the company and industry. This really isn't a job, and I shouldn't call it that, it's a career to the max. I knew when I went full time, I would work here to retire from here. I knew this.

Am I dedicated, cetainly. We get unlimited PAID sick days. In 14yrs, I've taken NONE/ZERO/ZIP. Why? Cause I don't work at walmart as a cashier. If I call off, one of my co-workers is loosing his day off to come in and cover. I don't do that to him, and the respect is returned, they don't call off. Probably also why we still have tt privilege.

I work too much. I've been trying for about 3 years now to get a better schedule and for 3 years now I have been let down by others. People I'm trying to train to do my job and either can't or won't get "it". My social life then suffers but damnit, the company pays for it.

Would I like more time off. You bet! Am striving for that, planning for it, adapting my plan, onto plan G... Damn right I am.

There is always a give and take. I do work too much, get paid extra for it, and that allows me to buy nicer things. I'm not broke, but not where I want to be. But as I roll into the 4th quarter of 2011, I'm better now than I've been in over 5 yrs. Its an awesome, freeing, and liberating feeling. Uma & I knuckled down and paid off major debt this year with all my ot. So we are rewarding ourselves with some new carpet in the house. And the best part about it. We are paying cash for the carpet! I'm pumped about that. Cash!

Sorry. Had to get some of that off my chest. Perhaps it enlightens some of it.

Brother, I understand where you're coming from and I certainly wasn't taking a dig at you. My point is I can't and wouldn't live like that. I'll be completely honest...I'd quit if that was my job. I know the economy is tough and all that but that ain't how I get down. I'd rather be homeless and unemployed that work weeks on end with no time off.

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by marko138

Brother, I understand where you're coming from and I certainly wasn't taking a dig at you. My point is I can't and wouldn't live like that. I'll be completely honest...I'd quit if that was my job. I know the economy is tough and all that but that ain't how I get down. I'd rather be homeless and unemployed that work weeks on end with no time off.

Youre a state employee now so youre on the gravy train

[marko138]

Originally Posted by tommymac

Youre a state employee now so youre on the gravy train

I'm aware of that. I didn't take this job for the stellar pay (it's not) I took it for the benefits and the time off.

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by marko138

Brother, I understand where you're coming from and I certainly wasn't taking a dig at you. My point is I can't and wouldn't live like that. I'll be completely honest...I'd quit if that was my job. I know the economy is tough and all that but that ain't how I get down. I'd rather be homeless and unemployed that work weeks on end with no time off.

I wasn't taking it as a dig. I just wanted to take the time to explain my position.

I know what/how you want your job. But there is a trade off to be had. If you had hours/pay/money on a higher priority, you could also have more toys or do that house upgrade you want.

I REALLY hope that we can get this transition and cross training done by next spring so I can have a decent normal summer/life. With this new $13M contract we just picked up at my location we may end up manning the facility 24/7 instead of a walk away. We also may increase our crew from 3 ops (I'm one) & 1 LTO (lead terminal operator/jr boss) to 4 ops & 1 LTO. If we do that and everybody is cross trained as well. I want to go on the same sked Caveman is on. 4 man rotation 12 hour shifts. Work 15 out of 21 days (night & day shift swing in there but never work more than 4 days straight), then get 7 days off (28 day rotation), repeat. That is more days off all around and with that 7 day off stretch, it's awesome. Add in after your 12 hour shift there, not on call. WIN WIN WIN

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

I wasn't taking it as a dig. I just wanted to take the time to explain my position.

I know what/how you want your job. But there is a trade off to be had. If you had hours/pay/money on a higher priority, you could also have more toys or do that house upgrade you want.

I REALLY hope that we can get this transition and cross training done by next spring so I can have a decent normal summer/life. With this new $13M contract we just picked up at my location we may end up manning the facility 24/7 instead of a walk away. We also may increase our crew from 3 ops (I'm one) & 1 LTO (lead terminal operator/jr boss) to 4 ops & 1 LTO. If we do that and everybody is cross trained as well. I want to go on the same sked Caveman is on. 4 man rotation 12 hour shifts. Work 15 out of 21 days (night & day shift swing in there but never work more than 4 days straight), then get 7 days off (28 day rotation), repeat. That is more days off all around and with that 7 day off stretch, it's awesome. Add in after your 12 hour shift there, not on call. WIN WIN WIN

I feel ya, homie.