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Funny thing, the OP's post really isn't about the schedule now, is it?

quote Originally posted by SonataInFSharp: Funny thing, the OP's post really isn't about the schedule now, is it?

I don't think it ever was. I think it was more about how many hours he was working/commuting for the amount of wage he was receiving. Personally I view that as a 55 hour work wee. 2 hours drive + 8 hours work + 1 hour lunch. This is 11 hours a day designated to work. $600 a week, assuming that is gross, but it could be net, is roughly $15/hr. Factor in the drive and the lunch and it isn't even $11/hr. Lately I have been basing my jobs off of perks. Currently I make a decent wage, but I have plenty of flex time. No cell bill. No fuel cost. No insurance cost medical/vehicle. No car payment/company truck. These perks alone are over $1500 a month if I had to pay for them out of pocket.

Ryan if your previous job was much more lucrative and you were happier, I would just go back to doing that. Maybe apply yourself more and try to generate more revenue. I am lazy though, so what do I know.

Bah, QYB Try 11 hour days, on your feet, crawling under cars, up and down rolling staircases, ladders, up and down alignment racks, etc. Not to mention the constant heavy lifting during tire rotations and mounting/balancing new tires. Do it for 6 days straight, then you can have some room to b*tch Also factor in the fact that this happens rain or shine, in 90+ degree heat with 95% humidity most days (humidity usually stays around 80-95% almost constant).

I'm the noobie and the b*tch tech at work. I do all the dirty, physical, manual labor all day long. I don't wanna hear it I'd kill for a nice cushy 9-5 tech job that pays $600 weekly (I am lucky to see half that much after taxes)

quote Originally posted by Xerces_Blackthorne: Bah, QYB Try 11 hour days, on your feet, crawling under cars, up and down rolling staircases, ladders, up and down alignment racks, etc. Not to mention the constant heavy lifting during tire rotations and mounting/balancing new tires. Do it for 6 days straight, then you can have some room to b*tch Also factor in the fact that this happens rain or shine, in 90+ degree heat with 95% humidity most days (humidity usually stays around 80-95% almost constant). I'm the noobie and the b*tch tech at work. I do all the dirty, physical, manual labor all day long. I don't wanna hear it I'd kill for a nice cushy 9-5 tech job that pays $600 weekly (I am lucky to see half that much after taxes)

QYB.
If you don't like your job, quit.
I don't get why people ever complain about work, or try to say "Yeah well try doing what I do."
Well don't do what you do if you don't love it.

quote Originally posted by theBDub: QYB. If you don't like your job, quit. I don't get why people ever complain about work, or try to say "Yeah well try doing what I do." Well don't do what you do if you don't love it.

Everytime I hear "Try doing MY job" I usually counter with a "Why would I want to do that, you just made it sound so horrible!"

quote Originally posted by 1988holleyformula: Everytime I hear "Try doing MY job" I usually counter with a "Why would I want to do that, you just made it sound so horrible!"

Exactly!
LOL XB's job sounds seriously horrible. Lots of manual labor with bad hours and $300/wk? Either he's lying, or he needs to go find a new job. Serve at a freaking steakhouse. You'll make $100/night easily.

quote Originally posted by theBDub: Exactly! LOL XB's job sounds seriously horrible. Lots of manual labor with bad hours and $300/wk? Either he's lying, or he needs to go find a new job. Serve at a freaking steakhouse. You'll make $100/night easily.

Nah, I understand what he's up to. Doing something that you love and actually want to doesn't happen instantly. Gotta put in your dues on the bottom rung before you move up. Sure that $100/night serving at a steakhouse might be alright, but what does that progress into after working that job for a few years? Move up to bartender making $150/night?

Keep at it XB

quote Originally posted by theBDub: If you don't like your job, quit.

I walked out this morning. I'm not risking my life on top of the Myrtle Beach ferris wheel for $200. Not worth it.

Guess it's back to the grindstone. Time to kick my business in the ass and get it back into high gear.

quote Originally posted by 1988holleyformula: Nah, I understand what he's up to. Doing something that you love and actually want to doesn't happen instantly. Gotta put in your dues on the bottom rung before you move up. Sure that $100/night serving at a steakhouse might be alright, but what does that progress into after working that job for a few years? Move up to bartender making $150/night? Keep at it XB

I guess that's a good point.

Sometimes you just have to cut your losses.