Employment a Poll - Page 2

johnny · 07-16-2002, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lian:
Hi--I'm totally new here. I wasn't ready to jump in yet, but this question touched a nerve in me today. I'm a single mother of a 5-year-old daughter, and I dance to support us. I catch a lot of flack for this from my family. Yes, I'm happy with the job, but your poll didn't ask if we would willingly change jobs if we found something that paid as much. I would!

Good for you Lian, and welcome to IW [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img]

TAOWolf · 07-16-2002, 02:13 PM

OKAY, I thought that the first post didn't go thru, so did another one, and NOW I can't delete my post?? It says only ADMINS can? When did this start?

RudeDawg · 07-16-2002, 02:43 PM

I can honestly say that I've enjoyed every job that I've had as long as I've been there.

On the other hand, I have changed my career on several occasions.

As I've grown, my interests have changed, and my responsibilities have changed. Right out of college, I could work for less than I need now, so working in game development was a great choice. I did what I liked, and loved the folks I worked with. My expenses were minimal, which helped, since the pay was also.

When I've worked for, or contracted to, a company, I've always chosen environments that I would like, and be comfortable in. When situations changed, I've always been able to move on happily.

Only recently, last year, have I been in a situation where I felt taken advantage of by a large company. It is also one of the rare times I've been employed, rather than self-employed.

As Charean pointed out, right now we are self-employed, (My usual preference) but we are trying to turn it into a business, ie. train others to do what we do and build a team.

Lord of Alcohol · 07-16-2002, 03:44 PM

I dont really like my job (framing houses/carpenter) but it pays ok. Not a fortune but ok. The main benefit is working with funny people, it can get pretty hilarious on a job site. Although its not for the sensitive, everybody gives a lot of shit to each other. Another benefit is there is no corporate crap to put up with. Rules are very minimul, if there are any lol.
And MagiK I dont think those knees will stop you from doing push-ups. Do 20 RIGHT NOW MISTER!!!!!!

Sir Taliesin · 07-16-2002, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lian:
Hi--I'm totally new here. I wasn't ready to jump in yet, but this question touched a nerve in me today. I'm a single mother of a 5-year-old daughter, and I dance to support us. I catch a lot of flack for this from my family. Yes, I'm happy with the job, but your poll didn't ask if we would willingly change jobs if we found something that paid as much. I would!

Welcome Lian! Keep up hope! Something else will come along. If it keeps you and your daughter feed, then that's the important thing! Unless your family is willing to support you, while you work to improve yourself, then I don't think they have a dog in that hunt!

LoA, I'm still looking for that job that supplies you with free beer!
I hope to find it soon, otherwise I'll keep doing what I do!

Lord of Alcohol · 07-16-2002, 05:35 PM

Gee Sir Talieson, I thought your company supplied beer? I was just getting my resume ready! Dont shatter my hopes man!

And Lian theres good money dancing, so what if some dont like it!

07-17-2002, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lord of Alcohol:
I dont really like my job (framing houses/carpenter) but it pays ok. Not a fortune but ok. The main benefit is working with funny people, it can get pretty hilarious on a job site. Although its not for the sensitive, everybody gives a lot of shit to each other. Another benefit is there is no corporate crap to put up with. Rules are very minimul, if there are any lol.
And MagiK I dont think those knees will stop you from doing push-ups. Do 20 RIGHT NOW MISTER!!!!!!

LOL I could do pushups all day long in those days [img]smile.gif[/img] I just couldnt run a mile and a half on concrete in 12 minutes or less....now..can I do 20 pushups today?? probably..if you give me all day

lian · 07-17-2002, 09:56 AM

Awww--thanks, guys, for making a newbie feel all warm and fuzzy. *blushes* Now, can someone tell me how to get one of those pretty moving pictures in my signature? I realize this is off-topic (see, I learn fast, right?), so you can PM me. Thanks!

Attalus · 07-17-2002, 10:12 AM

Hi, Lian, [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] WELCOME TO IRONWORKS I read somewhere that most exotic dancers are single mothers. There is an organization here in Dallas to help them get out of that.

07-16-2002, 02:13 PM	#12
TAOWolf White Dragon Join Date: December 1, 2001 Location: Mountains of Arkansas, US Posts: 1,887	OKAY, I thought that the first post didn't go thru, so did another one, and NOW I can't delete my post?? It says only ADMINS can? When did this start? __________________ May the moon always shine upon your face, and your imagination soar to the heavens.... Chan ann leis a’chiad bhuille thuiteas a’chraobh.

07-16-2002, 02:43 PM	#13
RudeDawg 20th Level Warrior Join Date: April 9, 2001 Location: Dallas, Tx, USA Age: 56 Posts: 2,830	I can honestly say that I've enjoyed every job that I've had as long as I've been there. On the other hand, I have changed my career on several occasions. As I've grown, my interests have changed, and my responsibilities have changed. Right out of college, I could work for less than I need now, so working in game development was a great choice. I did what I liked, and loved the folks I worked with. My expenses were minimal, which helped, since the pay was also. When I've worked for, or contracted to, a company, I've always chosen environments that I would like, and be comfortable in. When situations changed, I've always been able to move on happily. Only recently, last year, have I been in a situation where I felt taken advantage of by a large company. It is also one of the rare times I've been employed, rather than self-employed. As Charean pointed out, right now we are self-employed, (My usual preference) but we are trying to turn it into a business, ie. train others to do what we do and build a team. __________________ [img]\"http://home.earthlink.net/~rudedawg/images/perin14.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br />The RudeDawg, known in these Forgotten Realms as Perin LightEyes<br /><br />Think Different. Keeper of the Bunnies of Total Self Confidence <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[bunny]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/bunny.gif\" />

07-16-2002, 03:44 PM	#14
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 61 Posts: 4,570	I dont really like my job (framing houses/carpenter) but it pays ok. Not a fortune but ok. The main benefit is working with funny people, it can get pretty hilarious on a job site. Although its not for the sensitive, everybody gives a lot of shit to each other. Another benefit is there is no corporate crap to put up with. Rules are very minimul, if there are any lol. And MagiK I dont think those knees will stop you from doing push-ups. Do 20 RIGHT NOW MISTER!!!!!! __________________ No

07-16-2002, 05:35 PM	#16
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 61 Posts: 4,570	Gee Sir Talieson, I thought your company supplied beer? I was just getting my resume ready! Dont shatter my hopes man! And Lian theres good money dancing, so what if some dont like it! __________________ No

07-17-2002, 09:56 AM	#18
lian Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: June 4, 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6	Awww--thanks, guys, for making a newbie feel all warm and fuzzy. blushes Now, can someone tell me how to get one of those pretty moving pictures in my signature? I realize this is off-topic (see, I learn fast, right?), so you can PM me. Thanks! __________________ Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and<br />leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson

07-17-2002, 10:12 AM	#19
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 76 Posts: 8,167	Hi, Lian, [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] WELCOME TO IRONWORKS I read somewhere that most exotic dancers are single mothers. There is an organization here in Dallas to help them get out of that. __________________ Even Heroes sometimes fail...

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