Born in the 80s crowd (previously known as the 30s thread)

Yup.

 

Well... I quit my job that I've worked at for the past decade today. I managed to work myself into a situation that wasn't really good for me (compensation flat-lined while workload increased) and decided to find something new. I'm excited to get paid the new job wage, just wish that I had the freedom that is afforded to someone that has been at the same place for a decade. I don't remember the last time I wore shoes that would be work appropriate. I'm going to miss the freedom of being able to take a day off because it's so nice outside.

 

Gotta do what's best for you, period. Good luck in the new place!

 

Thanks! It wasn't the easiest of decisions and job hunting after not having looked for a job in years is awful. I'm glad to be finished with all that.

 

Last time I applied for a job, I filled out a paper application.

 

I think the ease of applying these days makes it more overwhelming. I've accidentally sent my resume places. I'm glad to be finished.

 

I hope I don't have to apply for anymore jobs. I know I'll use those Job Interview Meme's to my disadvantage.

 

It's hard, in my experience, if you're out of practice. I had some pretty awful interviews.

 

I made a change 3.5 years ago to a new career field. So glad I did. But at the time I needed a friend to help push me off the ledge to make the jump and show me it was better for me in the long run because at first it was a 10-15k (depending on my commissions) a year pay cut.

 

Are you in sales? I've never been able to get excited about sales.

 

Sometimes life can be tough . . .

https://thehardtimes.net/culture/record-low-temperatures-threaten-year-round-shorts-guy-population/

 

I use to be the manager of a hose and fittings store/warehouse. I got paid salary + commission but didn’t sit on the phone or go outside to farm up sales. I left because I was breaking sales records every year and when I asked for a commission raise for 3 straight years and didn’t get it I felt undervalued...

I am now a government construction worker. I get paid hourly and have lots of overtime to choose from if I want to do it... I don’t have to worry about “hitting a sales number” and I can take a day off now whenever I want and don’t have to give 3 weeks notice before I go like before... good health care and a state pension that will probably be gone or hardly worth anything by the time I retire the way Oregon is fucking around in the legislature.

 

Working for the government

Much recommend, paid for my bachelors, job security, retirement, etc., etc.

You won't find me going back to the private sector.

 

My mind cannot comprehend the Year-Round-Shorts Jeans-At-The-Gym hybrid.

Sounds like it was a great move for you.

I was stupid enough to apply for every job when I started looking for jobs because it was a whole lot easier than I expected it to be. I spoke to a lot of young attractive women about possible entry level sales positions. Every single one of them told me, "We work hard play hard," and "We work smarter, not harder." I'm not sure they understood the latter because they would then try to convince me to interview for a job in which you might as well be banging your head against the wall.

 

I’m not gonna lie. I got lucky and am blessed to have gotten this job.

What makes it even better is I have learned how to lean against a broom without bending the bristles Hahahaha

 

The pic in your sig cracks me up lol

 

congrats on the new gig. I have considered a gov't job, but fearful of unfunded pension liabilities.

 

I had that fear while working for the state because my state is the worst. I work for local gov now and the fund has nothing to do with the state thank god. Also, state contributed 4% of my salary to retirement and local does 12%. State paid for my degree though.

We had no state budget for 2 years recently icymi. Shit show.

 

I work for a city government but our pension is thru the state “public employees retirement system”. The city I work for sends 6% of my wages to the state and in return for 30 years of service I’ll be lucky to get 40% of final salary in retirement. We also have the option of doing deferred comp which is pretty much a 401k....

 

It's been awhile since you've had a governor thrown in prison. Things may be looking up.