Do you like working?

ygolometsipe · 13-04-2018 12:09AM #1

Since all the robots will be doing the work we might not have jobs for everyone.
Whould you be happy to get 2-3k every month
and no work?

It sounds like a dream to me but I'm surprised by the amount of people that really want a job.

There will be a poll....

KungPao · 13-04-2018 12:14AM

Some people live to work, to make their mark on the world, make a real difference.

I’m not like that. 2-3k for just being a citizen? Sign me up.

stimpson · 13-04-2018 12:14AM

I’ve had plenty of shit jobs, but 2 fantastic ones, one of which I’m doing now. If I had a shit one again I’d happily leave it, but I look forward to work now.

pleas advice · 13-04-2018 12:19AM

I'm happy with €193 every week...

Ulysses Gaze · 13-04-2018 12:20AM

ygolometsipe wrote: »

Since all the robots will be doing the work we might not have jobs for everyone.
Whould you be happy to get 2-3k every month
and no work?

It sounds like a dream to me but I'm surprised by the amount of people that really want a job.

There will be a poll....

Any research I have seen has between 16% to 20% of employees in Ireland actively engaged with their work. Usually 60% disengaged with their work and the rest so disengaged with their work that they are actively undermining their companies.

If you were to offer 2k-3k per month to stay at home and not work? Well let's just say that the queues out the door in organisations to take that money would terrify HR and Upper management in most companies.

r3nu4l · 13-04-2018 12:20AM

Make it 5-6 k (net pay) a month and I'd stop working.

13-04-2018 12:21AM

The artists at drawing the dole have a high level of job satisfaction I believe

Mountainsandh · 13-04-2018 12:36AM

My job is important and meaningful, but I would quit in the morning and leave the stress behind. I have so many projects and dreams, and so many other things I'd love to do that I don't think I'd ever miss it, but if I did there are many less taxing things I could do on a voluntary basis that relate to it.

Gorgeousgeorge · 13-04-2018 12:38AM

I dont like my job but it pays well. But the thoughts of doing noting and having no schedule if that was the case would drive me crooked

Often took a few days off and by say the 4th day i would be crawling the walls if i had not got something planned

Noveight · 13-04-2018 12:38AM

I give out about work often enough but you've gotta have routine really. A reason to get up in the morning and come home feeling at least a little spent keeps the apathy away, and nothing good ever came from apathy.

cantdecide · 13-04-2018 12:45AM

If I won the Lotto, I'd volunteer.

I think if I got that kind of income starting tomorrow, I'd be away travelling for a couple of years.

One eyed Jack · 13-04-2018 12:55AM

ygolometsipe wrote: »

Since all the robots will be doing the work we might not have jobs for everyone.

There will simply be different work to be done than some of the work that exist today is all, rather than no work.

Saying that, I'd always prefer to be working, rather than not. I actually find taking holidays far more stressful, or taking time off work far more stressful, because it disrupts my routine. I tried the whole 'switching off' thing but frankly, like most things, I found it doesn't actually work unless you really want it to. The novelty of not having a proper routine lasts about five minutes for me, money wouldn't even be a consideration.

Jeff2 · 13-04-2018 12:55AM

Here's a'u:' for your post in headline so you have it right and say you.
No need to say thanks as I have loads of them.

ballyharpat · 13-04-2018 12:59AM

Like has been mentioned, if ypu have a routine-meeting friends for breakfast or coffee, a hobby, walking a dog, these things can be enough to give you purpose and actually enjoy every day that you are not working, you don't want to be getting up late and watching daytime tv-recipe for disaster.

Rubberchikken · 13-04-2018 01:19AM

I love working. Always have. I really like what im doing now abd i love my wages every fortnight. I love that i can support my home and family and contribute in an essential occupation.

hullaballoo · 13-04-2018 01:19AM

If I won the lotto, like a life-changing amount, I would still go to work tomorrow.

I love my job. It's a part of me.

Tigger · 13-04-2018 01:25AM

hullaballoo wrote: »

If I won the lotto, like a life-changing amount, I would still go to work tomorrow.

I love my job. It's a part of me.

What is it

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater · 13-04-2018 01:52AM

I earn decent enough money for what I do. If I had to earn less to do nothing, even 150 less, I'd crack.

Nah, f*ck that.

Austria! · 13-04-2018 02:09AM

This seems to be more giving data on how many people have stimulating jobs instead of anything else.

Bambi985 · 13-04-2018 02:15AM

My job is exciting and challenging but I'd drop it like a hot potato and sit at home eating cheetos all day if I won the lottery in the morning.

Neames · 13-04-2018 02:23AM

Very lucky to have a job that pays well that I really enjoy.

I dread the thought of not having work, I would hate the idea of just lazing about.

Even now at 2.20 ....having some difficulty sleeping....I'm really looking forward to work in the morning.

I enjoy time off but am not that person craving for the weekend and getting the Sunday blues.

Graces7 · 13-04-2018 06:48AM

What about us retired folk? No option for us

And sahms?

TG1 · 13-04-2018 06:51AM

I'd keep working, but go back to the career I left because there was no money to be earned. Certainly wouldn't be doing what I do now just for the craic....

Mountainsandh · 13-04-2018 08:08AM

sugarman wrote: »

Would never give up work voluntarily, even if I won the lotto.

Been both unemployed and out of work on health grounds for months at a time previously and its easy to lose the run of yourself.

Im all about routine and its horrible to slip into an irregular sleeping pattern with no reasons to get up or go to bed early. Not knowing what day is what. Nothing to look forward to, even the little things like working a long, hard week to be able to go out at the end of itk to blow off some steam. All on top of the sense of worth and reward when you achieve something and a pay day comes.

Theres also the social side of it. Getting to chat to colleagues during breaks about xyz, going out for lunch/coffees etc... even after work meet up with other friends. Again, its easy to become a bit isolated from all that.

Dont get me wrong, I dislike work a lot of the time and Im not one to head in early or stay late. Im not career orientated at all. I couldnt give a toss about climbing the career ladder. So long as its a strict 9-5 with decent pay I can make a living from. No more, more less. But I couldnt go without it long term.

You make good arguments and I agree with them but what if you could and did set up your own routine for your own outlets, to be changed whenever you wish ? I know of the many projects I have, most would provide a great sense of worth and achievement, and the social aspect is something that can be catered for in a voluntary or community environment too. Maybe I'm dreaming and it wouldn't happen, but I'd be first in line to give it a try

jiltloop · 13-04-2018 08:20AM

I hate 5 day weeks. I think it's far too much time to spend working. I have hobbies that I'd love to spend more time on but I just don't have the time or energy after work.

13-04-2018 08:24AM

Bambi985 wrote: »

My job is exciting and challenging but I'd drop it like a hot potato and sit at home eating cheetos all day if I won the lottery in the morning.

Me too!

I love my job but if I was guaranteed a nice sum of money every month without having to work for it then bye bye work. Although I would keep a toe dipped in because I'm genuinely interested in the area I'm in, a day a week maybe. Or some volunteering work.
The rest of the time would be spent swanning about the place and sleeping whenever I wanted. The dream!

SEPT 23 1989 · 13-04-2018 08:25AM

I would retire tomorrow not that I don't like working but life is too short to be wasting 50 hours a week doing it

Huntergonzo · 13-04-2018 08:29AM

Ah look, not working sounds great till you're not, then you're bored fúckin stiff, better off working.

13-04-2018 08:30AM

Surely it's better to have the freedom to make your own routine than be stuck to a 9-5 work routine? Use your imagination! Life is short and there are so many things we'll never get to do, if you have financial security I think it's mad to keep working. The exception is if the work is something genuinely fulfilling, but office jobs? No thanks.

Ciaran_B · 13-04-2018 08:49AM

sugarman wrote: »

Would never give up work voluntarily, even if I won the lotto.

Been both unemployed and out of work on health grounds for months at a time previously and its easy to lose the run of yourself.

Im all about routine and its horrible to slip into an irregular sleeping pattern with no reasons to get up or go to bed early. Not knowing what day is what. Nothing to look forward to, even the little things like working a long, hard week to be able to go out at the end of itk to blow off some steam. All on top of the sense of worth and reward when you achieve something and a pay day comes.

Theres also the social side of it. Getting to chat to colleagues during breaks about xyz, going out for lunch/coffees etc... even after work meet up with other friends. Again, its easy to become a bit isolated from all that.

Dont get me wrong, I dislike work a lot of the time and Im not one to head in early or stay late. Im not career orientated at all. I couldnt give a toss about climbing the career ladder. So long as its a strict 9-5 with decent pay I can make a living from. No more, more less. But I couldnt go without it long term.

100% agree. I was climbing the walls over the Good Friday to Easter Monday 4 day weekend. Isolation and loneliness will destroy you.

Maybe I just need more friends outside of work.

D3V!L · 13-04-2018 08:51AM

I like my job and when the robots do take over they'll still need me to keep them ticking over.

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