Do you like working? - Blu-ray Forum

x7q3 · 02-18-2019, 04:44 AM

I've heard it said many times, about how people hate working.

However, I actually like working a lot. My current job is working in a warehouse. Time just seems to fly wherever I'm at work, no matter the job.

There's a few things I've noticed. The most obvious is, you get money by working. You actually have the money to buy things you want (or need). Working expands your social circle, boosts your self-confidence and self-worth, and gives you goals in life.

Pretty much the only part I dislike... is waking up early. When you have a job, it changes everything. Your whole schedule in life gets rearranged. It is a big responsibility. And like I said, it gives you money. Money to buy food, entertainment, vehicles, money for rent or housing, for stocks, or whatever else.

I work 8 hours a workday at my current job, but I honestly wouldn't mind more hours. Does anyone else actually like working?

Batman1980 · 02-18-2019, 04:48 AM

sk33tr · 02-18-2019, 04:59 AM

i like paying for and buying things i need/want...so i have to work to be able to do those things.

but i wouldn't say i actually "like" working. and it's not that i have a horrible job or the people there are not nice...because they are; and the job is a pretty decent job. but i've never actually liked working.

and as far as my social circle or self-confidence...both of those are where i like them and i don't need to expand either one. i'm not overly social, anymore. i used to be...hell i was never at home on the weekends when i was younger as i was always at the club(s) or bar(s). but now, i just like being at home doing my thing....which is whatever i want, pretty much. and self-confidence? i have plenty.

Benoit Blanc · 04-16-2022, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Batman1980

This.

hockeyshark91 · 04-30-2022, 12:19 AM

Even after covid, yes, I still love my job.

Monterey Jack · 02-18-2019, 04:41 PM

Uh, no. Anyone who says otherwise is lying. You work to live, nothing else.

Hitman Horton · 02-19-2019, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Uh, no. Anyone who says otherwise is lying. You work to live, nothing else.

So you're calling me a liar. I have a HUGE problem with that. I just celebrated 30 years with the same organization. I enjoy going to work each day. If I didn't, I'd be finding another job. Just because you apparently don't like your job doesn't give you the right to say that everyone else is just like you.

RustinCohle · 02-19-2019, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Uh, no. Anyone who says otherwise is lying. You work to live, nothing else.

This.

If anyone had the choice to either work for their money, or to just be given money, EVERYONE would choose the free money.

Hitman Horton · 02-19-2019, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RustinCohle

This.

If anyone had the choice to either work for their money, or to just be given money, EVERYONE would choose the free money.

Totally disagree. There are government programs that WILL give you money. If EVERYONE would choose free money, everyone would be on one of those programs...and their not.

It's funny. There's this thing called pride. The pride of knowing that you're paying your own way in this world.

RustinCohle · 02-19-2019, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitman Horton

Totally disagree. There are government programs that WILL give you money. If EVERYONE would choose free money, everyone would be on one of those programs...and their not.

It's funny. There's this thing called pride. The pride of knowing that you're paying your own way in this world.

Not everyone would qualify for one of those programs. You don't just walk in like 'hey I don't want to work anymore, start giving me free money please'.

If the way the world worked was you either had two options, to work and make $100,000 a year, or to have someone just hand you $100,000 a year, EVERYONE would choose to just be handed the money.

Omegaice · 02-19-2019, 05:32 PM

What an interesting thread. From my perspective, I don't mind work at all as I find that it keeps me active. Keep in mind that I have been active duty Navy for the last 21 years so my idea of work will vary wildly from others. I turn 40 in March & I will be retiring from the Navy next Spring after 22 years of service. Between my pension & disabilty, I don't HAVE to work again but I WANT to work to keep me moving & to give me spending money for the various stuff I want to do like travel & stuff.

Hitman Horton · 02-19-2019, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RustinCohle

Not everyone would qualify for one of those programs. You don't just walk in like 'hey I don't want to work anymore, start giving me free money please'.

If the way the world worked was you either had two options, to work and make $100,000 a year, or to have someone just hand you $100,000 a year, EVERYONE would choose to just be handed the money.

EVEVRYONE includes me and I'm telling you that I would NOT let somebody else pay my way through life. The End. You are WRONG.

hockeyshark91 · 03-11-2019, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RustinCohle

This.

If anyone had the choice to either work for their money, or to just be given money, EVERYONE would choose the free money.

Sad, but you are probably right. That doesn't go for everyone, though.

VictoryAtNight · 02-18-2019, 05:30 PM

Yes. I am grateful to have a job that has great benefits (20 days vacation & sick leave every year, paid holidays), health benefits and good pay. Nothing is better than sitting in front of dual monitors, working on the computer and having high-speed internet at my disposal.

I am also grateful that my job is not physical-type of labor and having to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions, so I really can't complain.

Lastly, it pays the bills and I do have bills to pay every single month.

Shawn Elestren · 02-18-2019, 09:43 PM

I work security. I am on 61.5 hours this week. I rarely sleep. But I don't do much on the job other than watch YouTube or cartoons. I am here to fill a clause in an insurance policy, nothing else. I'm too old for physical labor and my many injuries over the years have made precision and detail too difficult for me.

Monterey Jack · 02-19-2019, 12:56 AM

Would you enjoy going to work every day if you weren't getting paid for it?

Hitman Horton · 02-19-2019, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

Would you enjoy going to work every day if you weren't getting paid for it?

That's called volunteering not working. Two completely different things.

Blu-Benny · 02-19-2019, 02:00 AM

I don't mind working. I'm a telecommuter so I roll out of bed in the morning, log onto my computer, put my 8 hours in, log off and do whatever.

I also have a side business where I put 20-25 hours in every week. while it's not a lot, it does get old jumping from 1 job to the next most days.

sadly, we've come to enjoy some comforts we wouldn't be able to afford if I didn't have my side business.

oh well, we're talking about ripping down our single car garage and putting up a new 2 car garage this spring. if we pull the trigger, i'll be able to pay for it in full and not have to borrow any money thanks to my business.

bipbop13 · 02-19-2019, 10:19 AM

I don't work. I volunteer. Makes me feel good, and the hours are small and whenever I want to have them.

Scarface32 · 02-19-2019, 11:50 AM

If you enjoy what you do, it doesn’t feel like work. If you hate your job, you’re in the wrong line of work.

02-18-2019, 04:44 AM	#1
x7q3 Active Member Member since:Mar 2018	Do you like working? I've heard it said many times, about how people hate working. However, I actually like working a lot. My current job is working in a warehouse. Time just seems to fly wherever I'm at work, no matter the job. There's a few things I've noticed. The most obvious is, you get money by working. You actually have the money to buy things you want (or need). Working expands your social circle, boosts your self-confidence and self-worth, and gives you goals in life. Pretty much the only part I dislike... is waking up early. When you have a job, it changes everything. Your whole schedule in life gets rearranged. It is a big responsibility. And like I said, it gives you money. Money to buy food, entertainment, vehicles, money for rent or housing, for stocks, or whatever else. I work 8 hours a workday at my current job, but I honestly wouldn't mind more hours. Does anyone else actually like working?

02-18-2019, 04:48 AM	#2
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48

02-18-2019, 04:59 AM	#3
sk33tr Banned Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Alabama Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:234 DVD collection:9 MA collection:109 Digital collection:3 Trading Score:8	i like paying for and buying things i need/want...so i have to work to be able to do those things. but i wouldn't say i actually "like" working. and it's not that i have a horrible job or the people there are not nice...because they are; and the job is a pretty decent job. but i've never actually liked working. and as far as my social circle or self-confidence...both of those are where i like them and i don't need to expand either one. i'm not overly social, anymore. i used to be...hell i was never at home on the weekends when i was younger as i was always at the club(s) or bar(s). but now, i just like being at home doing my thing....which is whatever i want, pretty much. and self-confidence? i have plenty.

04-30-2022, 12:19 AM	#5
hockeyshark91 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2013 Location:South Bay CA 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:3053 DVD collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:80	Even after covid, yes, I still love my job.

02-18-2019, 04:41 PM	#6
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	Uh, no. Anyone who says otherwise is lying. You work to live, nothing else.

02-19-2019, 05:32 PM	#11
Omegaice Blu-ray Duke Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Burleson, TX. 4K collection:109 Blu-ray collection:427 Trading Score:24	What an interesting thread. From my perspective, I don't mind work at all as I find that it keeps me active. Keep in mind that I have been active duty Navy for the last 21 years so my idea of work will vary wildly from others. I turn 40 in March & I will be retiring from the Navy next Spring after 22 years of service. Between my pension & disabilty, I don't HAVE to work again but I WANT to work to keep me moving & to give me spending money for the various stuff I want to do like travel & stuff.

02-18-2019, 05:30 PM	#14
VictoryAtNight Blu-ray Count Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Hotel Krat 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:1043 DVD collection:393 MA collection:14 Digital collection:105 iTunes collection:3	Yes. I am grateful to have a job that has great benefits (20 days vacation & sick leave every year, paid holidays), health benefits and good pay. Nothing is better than sitting in front of dual monitors, working on the computer and having high-speed internet at my disposal. I am also grateful that my job is not physical-type of labor and having to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions, so I really can't complain. Lastly, it pays the bills and I do have bills to pay every single month.

02-18-2019, 09:43 PM	#15
Shawn Elestren Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Edinburgh, Scotland 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:386 DVD collection:12 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 295	I work security. I am on 61.5 hours this week. I rarely sleep. But I don't do much on the job other than watch YouTube or cartoons. I am here to fill a clause in an insurance policy, nothing else. I'm too old for physical labor and my many injuries over the years have made precision and detail too difficult for me.

02-19-2019, 12:56 AM	#16
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	Would you enjoy going to work every day if you weren't getting paid for it?

02-19-2019, 02:00 AM	#18
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	I don't mind working. I'm a telecommuter so I roll out of bed in the morning, log onto my computer, put my 8 hours in, log off and do whatever. I also have a side business where I put 20-25 hours in every week. while it's not a lot, it does get old jumping from 1 job to the next most days. sadly, we've come to enjoy some comforts we wouldn't be able to afford if I didn't have my side business. oh well, we're talking about ripping down our single car garage and putting up a new 2 car garage this spring. if we pull the trigger, i'll be able to pay for it in full and not have to borrow any money thanks to my business.

02-19-2019, 10:19 AM	#19
bipbop13 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2014 Location:Maine 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:3480 DVD collection:2490 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:27	I don't work. I volunteer. Makes me feel good, and the hours are small and whenever I want to have them.

02-19-2019, 11:50 AM	#20
Scarface32 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2012 Location:New York 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:1170 DVD collection:341 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:3	If you enjoy what you do, it doesn’t feel like work. If you hate your job, you’re in the wrong line of work.

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