The Daily Rant Thread

[Greywolf74]

Here's my philosophy:
You do a job, and in return, you get paid. You don't have to enjoy or love it, you're there for the money and not for entertainment. If you truly hate the job, then, yes, find something else.
I grew up with little money, so I was ecstatic to reach a legal working age and get a regular income. I'm 53, and I still enjoy my profession. I often have to listen to many of my coworkers, young and old, whine about how they hate having to work. Every day I'm grateful I have good employment and that I'm physically able to work. And, I've always been this way. From being a newspaper boy, a dept store stock boy, a pet shop clerk, a fast food worker, a sporting goods salesperson, I was blessed to enjoy working everyplace I've worked. Or maybe, it was just more of my positive, grateful attitude, and possibly because I've never had a sense of entitlement.

I've hated almost every job I've ever had lol

 

[Doom!]

I get irritated at coworkers, but like what I do. Just wish everybody would at least try to do a good job, instead of just the bare minimum.

 

[Warby]

I never want to go to work but I do and I've been working at my current job for over 12 years, been in the industry for 18 years and been in the trade 25 years. I wouldn't say I love my job but don't hate it. I work to pay the bills and provide my offspring with a home and good education (and to pay for my hobby ). I work as a necessity not because I enjoy it.

Just turn up to work, smile and take their money. (Then give half of it to the government )

 

[WickedFog]

Here's my philosophy:
You do a job, and in return, you get paid. You don't have to enjoy or love it, you're there for the money and not for entertainment. If you truly hate the job, then, yes, find something else.
I grew up with little money, so I was ecstatic to reach a legal working age and get a regular income. I'm 53, and I still enjoy my profession. I often have to listen to many of my coworkers, young and old, whine about how they hate having to work. Every day I'm grateful I have good employment and that I'm physically able to work. And, I've always been this way. From being a newspaper boy, a dept store stock boy, a pet shop clerk, a fast food worker, a sporting goods salesperson, I was blessed to enjoy working everyplace I've worked. Or maybe, it was just more of my positive, grateful attitude, and possibly because I've never had a sense of entitlement.

I worked a lot of different jobs too. For me, itsabout whatever you're doing, take pride in doing a good job. Even the most boring, stressful, or strenuous jobs are more enjoyable if you strive to do better than everyone else. But it was never just about money. My best job that I had I actually took a pay cut to go there. And there were lots of days I couldn't wait to get to work. I left that job for more money, and regretted it every day for the next 5 years, moving from shop to shop and realizing how good I had it was like being tortured for switching jobs.

 

[Xraycer]

I worked a lot of different jobs too. For me, itsabout whatever you're doing, take pride in doing a good job. Even the most boring, stressful, or strenuous jobs are more enjoyable if you strive to do better than everyone else. But it was never just about money. My best job that I had I actually took a pay cut to go there. And there were lots of days I couldn't wait to get to work. I left that job for more money, and regretted it every day for the next 5 years, moving from shop to shop and realizing how good I had it was like being tortured for switching jobs.

My immigrant parents absolutely instilled and demanded, in their 7 children, hard work and taking pride in what you do. And every single day, they led by example. They also instill in us, loyalty. I suppose that was why I worked throughout, my schooling years from 16-26, at Sears. I also worked other gigs while I maintained hours at Sears. I've now been with my current employer 22 years comes October. Our healthcare system is going through a major crisis for the past year, and many has jumped ship, but I remain steadfast and will remain to the end if need be. Hopefully, they will come to a resolution, which should be soon
The adage of "Money can't by happiness" most likely came from someone who has never been poor. I can attest, from my life experience, that money can absolutely buy happiness! It just doesn't guarantee it. My happiness is not so much in material things, but rather in comfort. Comfort from the elements, comfort from providing for my family's needs, comfort from not having to worry about bills. Peace of mind is the ultimate happiness!

 

[Chubaka]

My immigrant parents absolutely instilled and demanded, in their 7 children, hard work and taking pride in what you do. And every single day, they led by example. They also instill in us, loyalty. I suppose that was why I worked throughout, my schooling years from 16-26, at Sears. I also worked other gigs while I maintained hours at Sears. I've now been with my current employer 22 years comes October. Our healthcare system is going through a major crisis for the past year, and many has jumped ship, but I remain steadfast and will remain to the end if need be. Hopefully, they will come to a resolution, which should be soon
The adage of "Money can't by happiness" most likely came from someone who has never been poor. I can attest, from my life experience, that money can absolutely buy happiness! It just doesn't guarantee it. My happiness is not so much in material things, but rather in comfort. Comfort from the elements, comfort from providing for my family's needs, comfort from not having to worry about bills. Peace of mind is the ultimate happiness!

I had an old head always tell me "money can't buy happiness, but it can buy me a big ol boat and a dually to pull it with and put a smile on my face".

 

[Tunedfrog]

I hated pretty much all of my jobs but I hate not being able to work even more.
I have no doubt a planned retirement is far more enjoyable than a forced retirement.

 

[Xraycer]

I hated pretty much all of my jobs but I hate not being able to work even more.
I have no doubt a planned retirement is far more enjoyable than a forced retirement.

Don't get me wrong, as much as I'm grateful to be able to go to work, retirement with a good monthly social security paycheck is the ultimate goal!

 

[9x19]

I enjoy what I do (Electronic systems tech), been with this company since I retired from the USAF, almost 30 years now. I haven't always enjoyed who I had to work for, but it's a fairly easy process to transfer internally. Being willing (actually preferring) to work the late shift makes it easier to find a new position. Being able to move around within the company has kept me interested and motivated. I have worked with some people who've had the same position for 20 years, and most were un-motivated to put it kindly.

 

[majin]

so... i try to stay positive. i try not to complain or whine....i try to solve my issues myself and not involve other people....
but maaaaaaaaan..... one of the dudes i work with is a tool and is gonna cost ME due to HIS behavior.
we are remodeling an apartment complex currently. so we get sent out to just accomplish a punch list. total gravy. they pay well, break us more often than I'm used to, are extremely polite and profesional... i dig em
rudy however.... fml he sees this and thinks "o yeah , time to take advantage"
this is pissing me off
hes cutting corners, lazing off, taking gd naps! then omg then this dude thinks hey they wont notice this 40$ multi meter....
driving home and i reach in the back for a pop and grab this tool instead... wtf rudy this is lonnies whys it here...
"o he wont miss it ima sell it....."
junkie behavior... to make it worse???? rudy is the boss's brother....
i was raised a certain way. right or wrong is not the debate. but i was raised to not snitch. worked great for me as a young'n but in the adult world thats a lot harder to do at times.
so i pull over and get out on side of highway i tell rudy he can give it to me and i return it or he can walk period.
keep in mind is a 56 mile walk lol
next day as soonj as we get to site Lonnie says hey guys did you see my voltometer? its missing...
i dont lie. i feel lying is a cowardly tactic in life.
if i lie to you, that means i am AFRAID of you and your response. therefore i do not lie. it takes practice tbh
but i lied to lonnie and its been bothering me ever since.
i told lonnie i used it and simply forgot to put it back.
i took rudys attempted theft and had to lie to cover it up.
I've told my boss i wont work a job with rudy again, guys a duckfumb... gonna end up costing me things..and if i see rudy on a jobsite I'm on? we are fighting. ill not have him working anything i work on.
id rather an assault charge than a theft charge.. how stupid will i look if my son reads about his dad in the newspaper cause he was associated with thievery?
my boss simply says... i dont know what to do? beat his ass and fire him duh!!??
rant over. was super frdtrated about this and have been holding this in for a week now.

 

[Doom!]

so... i try to stay positive. i try not to complain or whine....i try to solve my issues myself and not involve other people....
but maaaaaaaaan..... one of the dudes i work with is a tool and is gonna cost ME due to HIS behavior.
we are remodeling an apartment complex currently. so we get sent out to just accomplish a punch list. total gravy. they pay well, break us more often than I'm used to, are extremely polite and profesional... i dig em
rudy however.... fml he sees this and thinks "o yeah , time to take advantage"
this is pissing me off
hes cutting corners, lazing off, taking gd naps! then omg then this dude thinks hey they wont notice this 40$ multi meter....
driving home and i reach in the back for a pop and grab this tool instead... wtf rudy this is lonnies whys it here...
"o he wont miss it ima sell it....."
junkie behavior... to make it worse???? rudy is the boss's brother....
i was raised a certain way. right or wrong is not the debate. but i was raised to not snitch. worked great for me as a young'n but in the adult world thats a lot harder to do at times.
so i pull over and get out on side of highway i tell rudy he can give it to me and i return it or he can walk period.
keep in mind is a 56 mile walk lol
next day as soonj as we get to site Lonnie says hey guys did you see my voltometer? its missing...
i dont lie. i feel lying is a cowardly tactic in life.
if i lie to you, that means i am AFRAID of you and your response. therefore i do not lie. it takes practice tbh
but i lied to lonnie and its been bothering me ever since.
i told lonnie i used it and simply forgot to put it back.
i took rudys attempted theft and had to lie to cover it up.
I've told my boss i wont work a job with rudy again, guys a duckfumb... gonna end up costing me things..and if i see rudy on a jobsite I'm on? we are fighting. ill not have him working anything i work on.
id rather an assault charge than a theft charge.. how stupid will i look if my son reads about his dad in the newspaper cause he was associated with thievery?
my boss simply says... i dont know what to do? beat his ass and fire him duh!!??
rant over. was super frdtrated about this and have been holding this in for a week now.

You did the right thing, I am the same way, I have zero tolerance for thieves, and zero patience for slackers! Does the boss know his slacker brother can cost him his business with one lawsuit? The bad part is his brother wouldn't even feel any remorse.

 

[Tunedfrog]

I wouldn't tolerate it. I would sit down with your boss and tell him you won't be involved in any of his crap.
Your son would be proud of you for doing what's right, not what's wrong.
If the dumbass ripped him off once, he will do it again if he hasn't already.

 

[DavidB1126]

Get a reliable daily driver, then you can worry about a project car.

Well, if I don't get a project car, Ill end up modding the daily. And in the end I will need a daily for the daily.

 

[Doom!]

Don't worry, after gas and insurance you won't be as gung ho.

 

[DavidB1126]

gas and insurance

Oh yeahhhh. Forgot about those things...

 

[Greywolf74]

I've been at my place of employment for almost 17 years now, one of many IT departments at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. It's the best place I've ever worked, so it makes it easy to like my job. I think I've pretty much hated every other job I've ever had, but I've been working my whole life with very little downtime between jobs because I like/need money. Better to hate your job and pay your bills than the alternative, right? I think the longest time I was unemployed was the last couple of semesters I was in college. I moved back in with my mom for a short period of time, so I could focus on all the work I had to do to graduate.

I started out as a computer tech, but for the last 5 years I've been the program manager of our IT department. Being the boss has its perks and my job affords me the ability to telework about half the time, but sometimes it's also maddening because as a manager you're basically a babysitter for grown ass adults. To make matters worse, for the past two years we've been suffering an idiot of a branch chief who's only goal in life is to tear down a completely well oil department in order to rebuild it so he can say "Here's why I deserve my next promotion!". Of course, he'll make no mention of all the things he destroyed to make it happen, or all of the career employees with most of the knowledge he's run off, but that's the world we live in. I call these kinds of people "Empire Builders" because their only concern is building their own personal empires, and they don't care who they step all over to get it. All that being said, my current crew working for me are awesome employees for the most part, and a lot of them will go on to do bigger and better things than I ever accomplished. So many of them are half my age and twice my knowledge. It amazes me how much these younger folks learn about computers at a young age.

Currently, our branch chief is making the job harder to like, and sometimes the government will put really crappy contracts in place that can make it harder to like the job, but currently we're on a good contract, and I'm pretty much maxed out in my career field at least in terms of what I'm willing and able to do, so I'll weather the storm and one of these days (hopefully in the not to distant future) our current branch chief will move on and someone better will take his place. In the meantime, our contract provides me a certain amount of isolation from our branch chief's foolishness. Either way, though, this will hopefully be the last job I ever have.

 

[WickedFog]

so... i try to stay positive. i try not to complain or whine....i try to solve my issues myself and not involve other people....
but maaaaaaaaan..... one of the dudes i work with is a tool and is gonna cost ME due to HIS behavior.
we are remodeling an apartment complex currently. so we get sent out to just accomplish a punch list. total gravy. they pay well, break us more often than I'm used to, are extremely polite and profesional... i dig em
rudy however.... fml he sees this and thinks "o yeah , time to take advantage"
this is pissing me off
hes cutting corners, lazing off, taking gd naps! then omg then this dude thinks hey they wont notice this 40$ multi meter....
driving home and i reach in the back for a pop and grab this tool instead... wtf rudy this is lonnies whys it here...
"o he wont miss it ima sell it....."
junkie behavior... to make it worse???? rudy is the boss's brother....
i was raised a certain way. right or wrong is not the debate. but i was raised to not snitch. worked great for me as a young'n but in the adult world thats a lot harder to do at times.
so i pull over and get out on side of highway i tell rudy he can give it to me and i return it or he can walk period.
keep in mind is a 56 mile walk lol
next day as soonj as we get to site Lonnie says hey guys did you see my voltometer? its missing...
i dont lie. i feel lying is a cowardly tactic in life.
if i lie to you, that means i am AFRAID of you and your response. therefore i do not lie. it takes practice tbh
but i lied to lonnie and its been bothering me ever since.
i told lonnie i used it and simply forgot to put it back.
i took rudys attempted theft and had to lie to cover it up.
I've told my boss i wont work a job with rudy again, guys a duckfumb... gonna end up costing me things..and if i see rudy on a jobsite I'm on? we are fighting. ill not have him working anything i work on.
id rather an assault charge than a theft charge.. how stupid will i look if my son reads about his dad in the newspaper cause he was associated with thievery?
my boss simply says... i dont know what to do? beat his ass and fire him duh!!??
rant over. was super frdtrated about this and have been holding this in for a week now.

I would have told Lonnie the truth. Any time someone puts your integrity on the line, it's your job to stand up for yourself. And I freakin' hate thieves, so I would have had no problem turning him in.

 

[9x19]

I've been at my place of employment for almost 17 years now, one of many IT departments at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. It's the best place I've ever worked, so it makes it easy to like my job. I think I've pretty much hated every other job I've ever had, but I've been working my whole life with very little downtime between jobs because I like/need money. Better to hate your job and pay your bills than the alternative, right? I think the longest time I was unemployed was the last couple of semesters I was in college. I moved back in with my mom for a short period of time, so I could focus on all the work I had to do to graduate.

I started out as a computer tech, but for the last 5 years I've been the program manager of our IT department. Being the boss has its perks and my job affords me the ability to telework about half the time, but sometimes it's also maddening because as a manager you're basically a babysitter for grown ass adults. To make matters worse, for the past two years we've been suffering an idiot of a branch chief who's only goal in life is to tear down a completely well oil department in order to rebuild it so he can say "Here's why I deserve my next promotion!". Of course, he'll make no mention of all the things he destroyed to make it happen, or all of the career employees with most of the knowledge he's run off, but that's the world we live in. I call these kinds of people "Empire Builders" because their only concern is building their own personal empires, and they don't care who they step all over to get it. All that being said, my current crew working for me are awesome employees for the most part, and a lot of them will go on to do bigger and better things than I ever accomplished. So many of them are half my age and twice my knowledge. It amazes me how much these younger folks learn about computers at a young age.

Currently, our branch chief is making the job harder to like, and sometimes the government will put really crappy contracts in place that can make it harder to like the job, but currently we're on a good contract, and I'm pretty much maxed out in my career field at least in terms of what I'm willing and able to do, so I'll weather the storm and one of these days (hopefully in the not to distant future) our current branch chief will move on and someone better will take his place. In the meantime, our contract provides me a certain amount of isolation from our branch chief's foolishness. Either way, though, this will hopefully be the last job I ever have.

There's a stark difference between leadership and management. My experience in corporate culture finds way too much of the latter, not nearly enough of the former.

 

[Greywolf74]

There's a stark difference between leadership and management. My experience in corporate culture finds way too much of the latter, not nearly enough of the former.

You can say that again!

 

[Warby]

Not really a rant, but I had a first last night. I was permanently banned from subreddit. My very first ban online. I don't really care at all as I wasn't even a member or joined to that sub. It had just came up on my feed and I recognised a photo. I was letting them know that the photo was posted on multiple subs but the mod didn't like that. no loss to me.