Your work ethic?

I probably have a work ethic that pisses companies off....probably not the worst but close to it. I believe my ethic is logical if a bit negative...

I'm of the belief that I don't live to work, I work to live. Work is merely something I'm forced to do so I can earn money to afford to live and have the stuff I love and love to do. If I could get away with not working I really would. I've gotten laid off from jobs twice (companies closed down) and in each place I filed for unemployment and sat on my ass for months earning back the money I paid into while I took an "extended vacation" and worked on my video game playing. I don't believe in company loyalty as a company in reality has no loyalty to me. While at work I'm of the type of belief that I want to do whatever job I have to do, get it done and go the hell home, I'm not one that will ever volunteer to do extra as doing extra only eventually hurts me as they begin to expect it all the time. I also believe that you put in the work equal to what you are getting out. If I'm making $20/hr and have bene's then I'm going to bust my ass off for you. But if I'm making $7/hr with no bene's then I'm only going to give you my bare minimum.

If I had any less of a work ethic, I wouldn't be where I am now. I have a nice home that will be paid for in just a couple more years, I am a business owner and Master Technician. I work hard, I work a lot of long hours, and make a good living. I am not rich, just living comfortably.
Today was a 14 hour day, OTOH, I cleared around a grand.
You can work hard, and make a decent living, or you can sit on your ass, and almost get by.

My bosses all love me. It's important to show up on time every day, and once you're there just do what you're supposed to do in a reasonably efficient manner. It's really not that hard, but most people are so horrible at doing it consistently that it really gives you a huge advantage if you can follow those easy steps.

Depends on if I like what I'm doing. Worked for a flooring place, loved it, worked hard and came up from helper to contractor in two years. ($6.50/hr > $50/hr!!!)

Worked at a recycling center, had a dickhead boss, nasty, sweaty hard work. Quit in a week without notice. Just said f*#k it.

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uh... $6.50/hr ----one week ---> $8/hr -------two years------>$50/hr

School does have money involved. When you get a car you get cheaper insurance. When you graduate you can get money for all kinds of shit. College isnt free

if you want to sit on your arse and do as little as possible dont expect a decent wage, you only get out of life what you put into it. i work my bollocks of for 5 1/2 days a week and my wages reflect that. i buy myself a new car every 2 years i have money in the bank and i allways have a good supply of weed.

Work is pretty important to me... I'm going to have to do it for the rest of my life, I might as well do it good instead of half-assed..

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Originally Posted by weedmaster

if you want to sit on your arse and do as little as possible dont expect a decent wage, you only get out of life what you put into it. i work my bollocks of for 5 1/2 days a week and my wages reflect that. i buy myself a new car every 2 years i have money in the bank and i allways have a good supply of weed.

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:thumbsup: hell yeah, man. I know exactly how you feel working 6 days a week, 10 hours a day... I keep everything paid off and even have extra money to spend, just not much free time..

what ever u do, do it well and u will b never out of work , :thumbsup:

If you have to work, you might as well do it correct and neatly the first time.

I'm still confused as to how much money I make and how freakin poor I am. I feel I'll pretty much get a raise soon ( $1.00 per hour w0000ooo... Like the Papa Roach song Obsession) and that won't make a bit of difference because my wife, who works the medical field, and makes $25+? an hour and gets per diem and bonuses and gets troopers to kiss her ass, will find a way to goad me into blowing it on some trip to somewhere hot I don't even want to go to, like our brief jaunt to San Fran a month ago.

I think it just boils down to savers vs. spenders, and savers are a dying breed. Marketing works - to seperate you from your money, and don't think the pressure doesn't rachet up the more money you make.

But regardless, my personal work ethic category is winning. I would be surprised if most people would match that description with my actual work environment, though. The scale doesn't accurately describe what's actually expected of me at my workplace, I step up to match my environment as needed.

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Originally Posted by 4twentE

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uh... $6.50/hr ----one week ---> $8/hr -------two years------>$50/hr

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Is that $50/hr your actual pay?? or what your charging the customer??

If your *only* charging the customer $50/hr, your not charging enough. How much is your monthly overhead?? administrative costs?? vehicle costs?? Do you have a store front to support??

I charge the customer $110/hr, but my actual "take home" pay is $25/hr. OTOH, thats *AFTER* my company pays all my medical, dental, vehicle costs and expenses, phones, cable, internet, cleaners, taxes, etc.
Basicaly all my take home pay has to cover is my house note, groceries, lights, and toys.

I work very hard at anything and everything I put my self into. I would like one day to work for myself. This can not work if you are lazy. I pride my self on being determined.

I'm of the might as well do it right ethic at the moment. I have a work ethic that depends on how much I like my job. When I was line-cooking, I was a crazy bitch in the kitchen- I loved it there and prided myself on being able to sling food so fast. I hope to open my own business someday, as soon as I decied the perfect way to express my creative side and turn a profit. For now, I am plodding through a job I am starting to dislike, that isn't very challenging, and I feel like I need a kick in the ass to really get back into it, but I pride myself on doing good work.
To me, growing is like a second full time job, and it is a source of pride to me to do it very well, so I spend a TON of time at it. If only I could get paid to grow plants legally, that would be SWEET. Like a hydroponic greenhouse with a cafe attached, where I could grow and cook great food and teach people about greenhouse food production. DAMN who wants to be an investor, I need some $$$$!!!

$$$$'s = work
low $$$'s = low work
high $$$'s = high work

My work ethic really depends on what i'm doing. If it's something I love I have no problem giving 110%. Like in college I was taking all these cool literature and philosophy classes, so I got good grades because I really worked hard.

But whenever I get some crappy retail job, I usually have an equally crappy work ethic. In retail I've gotten in trouble on many occassions for being lazy and not getting anything done. Then again, for minimum wage, I really didn't care.

Overall though I like to do a good job. If my name is going to be on something, I prefer it be quality!

I'm lucky enough, (and believe me, it was pure luck that I stumbled into my career), to enjoy what I do, and I hope to do it 'til retirement. However, I have to admit, I voted...

"I work because I have to...now let me finish it so I can go home."

Had it said something, like, "I only work hard enough to keep my bosses off my back", then I wouldn't have voted for it. But, as it states, "... let me finish, so I can go home", is exactly how, not only I, but pretty much everybody should feel, (except maybe male pornstars... don't ever let me hear you bitching about your job, dude!)

If you define your confidence and joy in life, on what you do for money, you will end up very lonely and full of fear, in your twighlight years.

Unfortunatly id have to say work as little as possible for as much as possible$$$$ as lazy as i may seem, fuck working hard just for the heck of it.:stoned:

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Originally Posted by Blindman0v0

$$$$'s = work
low $$$'s = low work
high $$$'s = high work

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sorry but wrong, there are door men who work at fancy ass hotels who make shit loads of cash.

I only work hard when I know it is appreciated like when its on my house or some ones show car I hate bustin your ass and their just like Finaly its done

My effort is reflective of the environment. If my job is fun and interesting I'll work hard. If I'm bored I wont perform as well. If I like the people I work for I'll work harder than if I disliked them. I hate my job now but I like the people I work with so I try to do a good job because it makes their lives easier. If they were mean my effort would go down

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Originally Posted by stinkyattic

hydroponic greenhouse with a cafe attached, where I could grow and cook great food and teach people about greenhouse food production. DAMN who wants to be an investor, I need some $$$$!!!

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i would invest in you stinky, i'm sure if you were in amsterdam you would have the best coffeee shop in town:jointsmile:

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Originally Posted by weedmaster

i'm sure if you were in amsterdam you would have the best coffeee shop in town:jointsmile:

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aww thanks!
but a good coffee shop... the only baking I enjoy is the green sort... how about the best tapas bar in town though?