OT 14: No Luck for Old Men
- Apex
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I always loved this job and had high hopes for my future.D Griff wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:07 pmDamn dudeApex wrote:
I used to love this job... one group has completely ruined it for me now.
I’ll update my resume and start looking. Former exec is at a different Bank in north jersey, and I know he’s looking for people. I should hit him up.
It always seemed like you were really happy with your job, moving up, all of the good things.
Hopefully the exec at the other bank can get you a nice upgrade.
Then people started going behind my back to try to get things done that they need me for. All while I do the jobs of 8 other people. Not to mention I wanted to talk to some people to get proper approvals before throwing paperwork at people. Clearly that was the wrong idea to certain people.
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Hi. Still sick. Feeling way better doe.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:05 pm DFD. The forum where everybody makes the same choices and then tells anybody trying to join the club that they are the stupidest motherfucker to ever walk the earth.
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It should be a
If someone wants to work 24/7, that's on them. It shouldn't be the expectation for others.
My argument has always been that if you have to work that much, you're doing it wrong. Nobody has THAT much work to do. Some weeks I'll put in 60 hours, others 40. I keep my work phone handy through the evening until about 9pm to answer after hours e-mails, but if it's more work than a 2 minute response, I'll usually respond with "I'll get this done first thing in the AM". Boss is just happy that I'm reachable should things go Sometimes quick acknowledgement is all people want. but it's the game.
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The thing with my sitch is that this group wants things done after hours; that can't actually be done after hours. The Fed only processes wires and ACHs until a certain time, after that it's going next day no matter what you do.Detroit wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 8:49 amIt should be a
If someone wants to work 24/7, that's on them. It shouldn't be the expectation for others.
My argument has always been that if you have to work that much, you're doing it wrong. Nobody has THAT much work to do. Some weeks I'll put in 60 hours, others 40. I keep my work phone handy through the evening until about 9pm to answer after hours e-mails, but if it's more work than a 2 minute response, I'll usually respond with "I'll get this done first thing in the AM". Boss is just happy that I'm reachable should things go Sometimes quick acknowledgement is all people want. but it's the game.
Oh, and forgive me if I want to have an actual conversation about something that we have NEVER done before so we get proper approvals and such before implementing. Nah, in their mind it should just be done no questions asked.
People that could NEED to get in touch with me at any time all have my personal number, so I'm not unreachable. And I'm checking my work phone until something like 8 or 9pm to see if any emails require my attention.
Continuing this shit on 3 hours of sleep is going to be fun. Let's see if I get fired today or not...
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Why the urgency? Makes zero sense.Apex wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 8:54 amThe thing with my sitch is that this group wants things done after hours; that can't actually be done after hours. The Fed only processes wires and ACHs until a certain time, after that it's going next day no matter what you do.Detroit wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 8:49 am
It should be a
If someone wants to work 24/7, that's on them. It shouldn't be the expectation for others.
My argument has always been that if you have to work that much, you're doing it wrong. Nobody has THAT much work to do. Some weeks I'll put in 60 hours, others 40. I keep my work phone handy through the evening until about 9pm to answer after hours e-mails, but if it's more work than a 2 minute response, I'll usually respond with "I'll get this done first thing in the AM". Boss is just happy that I'm reachable should things go Sometimes quick acknowledgement is all people want. but it's the game.
Oh, and forgive me if I want to have an actual conversation about something that we have NEVER done before so we get proper approvals and such before implementing. Nah, in their mind it should just be done no questions asked.
People that could NEED to get in touch with me at any time all have my personal number, so I'm not unreachable. And I'm checking my work phone until something like 8 or 9pm to see if any emails require my attention.
Continuing this shit on 3 hours of sleep is going to be fun. Let's see if I get fired today or not...
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Where I work is a 24/7 operation, so I get it. Some people are of the mentality that you spend 12 hours at work every day and that's just what the job is. Not uncommon for me to get emails and meeting notifications at 6-7PM from my boss. I set up the do not disturb feature on the phone because of this, after 5PM my phone goes quiet to outlook and such.Detroit wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 8:49 amIt should be a
If someone wants to work 24/7, that's on them. It shouldn't be the expectation for others.
My argument has always been that if you have to work that much, you're doing it wrong. Nobody has THAT much work to do. Some weeks I'll put in 60 hours, others 40. I keep my work phone handy through the evening until about 9pm to answer after hours e-mails, but if it's more work than a 2 minute response, I'll usually respond with "I'll get this done first thing in the AM". Boss is just happy that I'm reachable should things go Sometimes quick acknowledgement is all people want. but it's the game.
Right out of college the longerish hours were fine. Typically 630AM to 4PM, sometimes later. Now I just don't fucking care. People are WAY too attached to this place. Plenty of old heads here that live and breathe this place because they hate their families or who knows what. Blind dedication. I don't want to be like that.
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All datJohnny_P wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:01 amWhere I work is a 24/7 operation, so I get it. Some people are of the mentality that you spend 12 hours at work every day and that's just what the job is. Not uncommon for me to get emails and meeting notifications at 6-7PM from my boss. I set up the do not disturb feature on the phone because of this, after 5PM my phone goes quiet to outlook and such.Detroit wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 8:49 am
It should be a
If someone wants to work 24/7, that's on them. It shouldn't be the expectation for others.
My argument has always been that if you have to work that much, you're doing it wrong. Nobody has THAT much work to do. Some weeks I'll put in 60 hours, others 40. I keep my work phone handy through the evening until about 9pm to answer after hours e-mails, but if it's more work than a 2 minute response, I'll usually respond with "I'll get this done first thing in the AM". Boss is just happy that I'm reachable should things go Sometimes quick acknowledgement is all people want. but it's the game.
Right out of college the longerish hours were fine. Typically 630AM to 4PM, sometimes later. Now I just don't fucking care. People are WAY too attached to this place. Plenty of old heads here that live and breathe this place because they hate their families or who knows what. Blind dedication. I don't want to be like that.
As the only published author in a well-known motorcycle publication in the room...
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No one knows why.Detroit wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 8:59 amWhy the urgency? Makes zero sense.Apex wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 8:54 am
The thing with my sitch is that this group wants things done after hours; that can't actually be done after hours. The Fed only processes wires and ACHs until a certain time, after that it's going next day no matter what you do.
Oh, and forgive me if I want to have an actual conversation about something that we have NEVER done before so we get proper approvals and such before implementing. Nah, in their mind it should just be done no questions asked.
People that could NEED to get in touch with me at any time all have my personal number, so I'm not unreachable. And I'm checking my work phone until something like 8 or 9pm to see if any emails require my attention.
Continuing this shit on 3 hours of sleep is going to be fun. Let's see if I get fired today or not...
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Yea. being at work =/= working. even when im "really busy" i might be productive 70% of my time at work. I could get tons more done than i do. Im not sure if i just work fast (efficient) or others are lazy BUT:
Put that attitude in an environment where the culture is always "produce the most possible" you will be labeled as lazy for pulling 40's EVEN IF you still get more done and better quality work done than you equals.
brain go brrrrrr
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MAKE A CHANGE, fucking hell.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:01 amWhere I work is a 24/7 operation, so I get it. Some people are of the mentality that you spend 12 hours at work every day and that's just what the job is. Not uncommon for me to get emails and meeting notifications at 6-7PM from my boss. I set up the do not disturb feature on the phone because of this, after 5PM my phone goes quiet to outlook and such.Detroit wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 8:49 am
It should be a
If someone wants to work 24/7, that's on them. It shouldn't be the expectation for others.
My argument has always been that if you have to work that much, you're doing it wrong. Nobody has THAT much work to do. Some weeks I'll put in 60 hours, others 40. I keep my work phone handy through the evening until about 9pm to answer after hours e-mails, but if it's more work than a 2 minute response, I'll usually respond with "I'll get this done first thing in the AM". Boss is just happy that I'm reachable should things go Sometimes quick acknowledgement is all people want. but it's the game.
Right out of college the longerish hours were fine. Typically 630AM to 4PM, sometimes later. Now I just don't fucking care. People are WAY too attached to this place. Plenty of old heads here that live and breathe this place because they hate their families or who knows what. Blind dedication. I don't want to be like that.
brain go brrrrrr
4zilch wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:10 amAll datJohnny_P wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:01 am
Where I work is a 24/7 operation, so I get it. Some people are of the mentality that you spend 12 hours at work every day and that's just what the job is. Not uncommon for me to get emails and meeting notifications at 6-7PM from my boss. I set up the do not disturb feature on the phone because of this, after 5PM my phone goes quiet to outlook and such.
Right out of college the longerish hours were fine. Typically 630AM to 4PM, sometimes later. Now I just don't fucking care. People are WAY too attached to this place. Plenty of old heads here that live and breathe this place because they hate their families or who knows what. Blind dedication. I don't want to be like that.
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Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:05 pm DFD. The forum where everybody makes the same choices and then tells anybody trying to join the club that they are the stupidest motherfucker to ever walk the earth.
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Been lookingBig Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:36 amMAKE A CHANGE, fucking hell.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:01 am
Where I work is a 24/7 operation, so I get it. Some people are of the mentality that you spend 12 hours at work every day and that's just what the job is. Not uncommon for me to get emails and meeting notifications at 6-7PM from my boss. I set up the do not disturb feature on the phone because of this, after 5PM my phone goes quiet to outlook and such.
Right out of college the longerish hours were fine. Typically 630AM to 4PM, sometimes later. Now I just don't fucking care. People are WAY too attached to this place. Plenty of old heads here that live and breathe this place because they hate their families or who knows what. Blind dedication. I don't want to be like that.
Detroit wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 8:49 amIt should be a
If someone wants to work 24/7, that's on them. It shouldn't be the expectation for others.
My argument has always been that if you have to work that much, you're doing it wrong. Nobody has THAT much work to do. Some weeks I'll put in 60 hours, others 40. I keep my work phone handy through the evening until about 9pm to answer after hours e-mails, but if it's more work than a 2 minute response, I'll usually respond with "I'll get this done first thing in the AM". Boss is just happy that I'm reachable should things go Sometimes quick acknowledgement is all people want. but it's the game.
My work phone is my only phone so unless I turn off email notifications I'm pretty much always reachable. I only turn them off on vacation and stuff. If it's something very urgent, I'll address it, but generally night/weekend things just get ignored until I decide to deal with it and no one seems to complain. My load varies and some weeks are 60+, others are under 40. It kind of levels out. It's overall and I've never received any complaints. My job isn't traditional though, often times my emailing and such happens in the evenings as I'm with customers/driving during the day. Other times I'm just on the road without a demo booked so during the day I'll go to the gym, check out the city, whatever and get the work stuff done at night. I don't see why it matters as long as it's done on time and I enjoy the flexibility. I also put in a lot of hours Tuesday-Thursday so I can get home Friday in the early afternoon and just go ahead and call it quits/not take a flight out until noonish on Mondays and do things like haircuts, errands, whatever I need to do at home.
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I don't even have a company phone so I'm fairly well insulated from work shit on my personal time. Previous Alpha-Prick boss was pressuring me to get a work phone but I resisted and delayed until I got my new job and current Bossbro hasn't mentioned it once so I'm keeping my yap shut. It's worth it to me to pay for my own phone and keep my personal time my own. I usually do check my work emails once in the evenings around 7:00-ish and once/day on weekends, but 4.75/7 times I don't bother responding to anything until I get into work the next day/Monday morning.
Wasn't it Germany that recently passed a law that said it was illegal for people to be contacted on their work phones after a certain time in the early evening? Good for them.
Wasn't it Germany that recently passed a law that said it was illegal for people to be contacted on their work phones after a certain time in the early evening? Good for them.
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Actually, it was Germany and France has done it now, too. (Last year, actually)wap wrote: ↑Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:51 am I don't even have a company phone so I'm fairly well insulated from work shit on my personal time. Previous Alpha-Prick boss was pressuring me to get a work phone but I resisted and delayed until I got my new job and current Bossbro hasn't mentioned it once so I'm keeping my yap shut. It's worth it to me to pay for my own phone and keep my personal time my own. I usually do check my work emails once in the evenings around 7:00-ish and once/day on weekends, but 4.75/7 times I don't bother responding to anything until I get into work the next day/Monday morning.
Wasn't it Germany that recently passed a law that said it was illegal for people to be contacted on their work phones after a certain time in the early evening? Good for them.
http://fortune.com/2017/01/01/french-ri ... nnect-law/
A new French law establishing workers’ “right to disconnect” goes into effect today. The law requires companies with more than 50 employees to establish hours when staff should not send or answer emails. The goals of the law include making sure employees are fairly paid for work, and preventing burnout by protecting private time.
French legislator Benoit Hamon, speaking to the BBC, described the law as an answer to the travails of employees who “leave the office, but they do not leave their work. They remain attached by a kind of electronic leash—like a dog.”
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More reasons for me to want to move to France.