How do people get use to working routine?

Franz Von Peppercorn · 11-07-2018 10:00PM

Sam Quentin wrote: »

Dear Gawd..
What a negative start and attitude to your working life....
What could be better than getting up for work every day!?
Cut down on the social media, cut down on the drinking(if your a drinker)and get to bed and sleep at an appropriate time...
Then things will fall into place and become easier and you will become happier.

Fitter. Happier. More productive.

Nermal · 11-07-2018 10:22PM

If it makes you feel better, you are not the first to ask yourself this question...

"At dawn, when you have trouble getting out of bed, tell yourself: “I am rising to do the work of a human being. What do I have to complain about, if I’m going to do what I was born for—the things I was brought into the world to do? Or is this what I was created for? To huddle under the blankets and stay warm?” — But it’s nicer here …

So were you born to feel “nice”? Instead of doing things and experiencing them? Don’t you see the plants, the birds, the ants and spiders and bees going about their individual tasks, putting the world in order, as best they can? And you’re not willing to do your job as a human being? Why aren’t you running to do what your nature demands? — But we have to sleep sometime… Agreed. But nature set a limit on that — as it did on eating and drinking. And you’re over the limit. You’ve had more than enough of that. But not of working. There’s still more of that to do."

(Book 5, Paragraph 1)

- Marcus Aurelius' Meditations

SEPT 23 1989 · 11-07-2018 10:35PM

So all your wages at the end of the week/month are going into your own pocket

Enjoy these days OP because you are in for a bit of a land

Seoda1 · 11-07-2018 10:41PM

The first 40 years are the hardest, it gets easier then!!

Pac1Man · 11-07-2018 11:49PM

Have you ever worked before OP?

oceanman · 12-07-2018 07:54AM

I used to do five days 40 hours a week for years, gave it up and changed to a part time job, 20 hours a week, Monday Wednesday and Friday, best thing I ever did, even if I have a hard day I know I have the next day off to chill and do anything I want, could never go back to 40 hours now.....life is just to short to waste.

Faze11 · 12-07-2018 08:08AM

Lucena wrote: »

Some people don't get used to it, me included. I'm up at 6, in to work at 8, 45 min drive each way. Even though it's nothing compared to some of the horror stories people have on here, I hate my commute. 90 minutes pissed away every day.

Arrive home knackered around 6, walk the dog, get the dinner on, eat, do a few bits and bobs, then go to bed. I don't know how people with children manage.

The thing that seems strange to me is people who say that they're doing it for their kids, chances are their kids will have to go through the exact same thing!

Not much of a life.

Make your commute productive. Try to learn a new language through audio, etc. I used to get so pent up and frustrated in traffic and long commutes. Now I sit back relax and accept it whilst planning my podcasts or music for journey. If you can't change situation change your mindset.

Paul_Mc1988 · 12-07-2018 08:25AM

Wanderer78 wrote:

Try do bloody shift work!

Best thing ever. 24 shift days as holidays. Take your holidays on 3 day weeks and you get 8 weeks ( which is 11 days as your off for 4 take 3days holidays off for 4 again and back to work).

So 8 times a year you get 11 days off. My place lets you bank for a sabbatical. I take only 5 weeks a year and bank 3. Every 4 years i take summer off. Shift is the business.

Lucena · 12-07-2018 10:47AM

Faze11 wrote: »

Make your commute productive. Try to learn a new language through audio, etc. I used to get so pent up and frustrated in traffic and long commutes. Now I sit back relax and accept it whilst planning my podcasts or music for journey. If you can't change situation change your mindset.

I did that for a while, played foreign language podcasts into my car radio and out through the speakers. Then the jack stopped working, and I haven't got around to sorting it out yet.

Donald Trump · 12-07-2018 10:50AM

Get a sexy secretary that you can work with day-in, day-out

Or if you have presidential ambitions, a sexy daughter

jobless · 12-07-2018 10:51AM

oceanman wrote: »

I used to do five days 40 hours a week for years, gave it up and changed to a part time job, 20 hours a week, Monday Wednesday and Friday, best thing I ever did, even if I have a hard day I know I have the next day off to chill and do anything I want, could never go back to 40 hours now.....life is just to short to waste.

nice to have the option.... id love to work part time... maybe in 20 years

WoollyRedHat · 12-07-2018 12:02PM

You're a slave to money and then you die. Because it's the bittersweet symphony that's life !!!!!

Debtocracy · 12-07-2018 12:03PM

Don’t worry OP, your mind will soon dissociate into apathy and cynicism and you’ll forget that you once enjoyed life. Your frustration about your own life will get supressed and then re-projected onto social welfare recipients.

Wanderer78 · 12-07-2018 12:03PM

Paul_Mc1988 wrote:

Shift is the business.

And a major cause of physical and psychological issues in some

AMKC · 12-07-2018 12:49PM

PMBC wrote: »

I'm working , now, over 40 years and still going; doing a good job or so the boss tells me. I changed 'career direction' at 66 and thats a challenge but it keeps me mentally strong. I now get up and even wake up earlier than ever. Work 0700 to 1700 need to get up at 0600 but wake at 5. I enjoy it but times, when job, particularly employers are assholes, its not enjoyable.
The one thing that strikes me strongly is how much working conditions have deteriorated in all work areas, not just my own.

I changed 'career direction' at 66 and thats a challenge but it keeps me mentally strong.

Eh ye. Why not just retire and do the things you want to do now? Enjoy your free travel card as you are at the age and should have that now as well as all the other things you are now entitled to. Are you one of these people who has no intention or retiring. If so fair play to you.

AMKC · 12-07-2018 12:58PM

Paddy@CIRL wrote: »

I'm not sure I could ever work a 'traditional' 9-5. I started my own business after leaving college and have been self employed for the better part of a decade at this point. I love the work, and I love the freedom of it. It's not easy, and the lack of social welfare protection to fall back on if it all goes arse-ways always weighs on you, but I do think the positives far outweigh the negatives.

Don't think that the 9-5 is your only option in this life.

and the lack of social welfare protection to fall back on if it all goes arse-ways always weighs on you.

There is social welfare protection for the self employed now do. There was not 20 or 30 years ago but there is some now. Saying that its still no harm to save some money in an account when things are going well for a rainy day as well.

jpm4 · 12-07-2018 01:32PM

DevLit wrote: »

How do people get use to working everyday and the early mornings. I just started my first post college job, and I enjoy it, but doing this day in day out for life sounds tough.

I'm up at 7 daily. Not exactly early. And I think how do people do it everyday for 50 years. I work 9-6. I'm gone from 8-7 at best.

I work in a nice office, and previous generations and plenty of people today have it much worse. I have it easy in comparison. I enjoy the work, its just the switch from college (where I didn't have to be in), to work (where I do have to be in is tough)

School should have been good prep.

Dohnjoe · 12-07-2018 02:58PM

Pompous wrote: »

The truth is it will completely consume your time and the pursuit of material wealth will never make you happy. Eventually you will retire and wonder where your life went. You will have sold it, and only afterwards you will realise that no amount of money can ever buy it back.

I would rather be a happy bum than be "successful".

Plenty of people commenting that they are happy enough with their jobs. Being a "bum" is simply not an option for most people, especially in later life. Also it starts to look a bit ridiculous after your twenties.

Feisar · 12-07-2018 03:01PM

Debtocracy wrote: »

Don’t worry OP, your mind will soon dissociate into apathy and cynicism and you’ll forget that you once enjoyed life. Your frustration about your own life will get supressed and then re-projected onto social welfare recipients.

I'm in this stage now.

Lil Sally Anne Jnr. · 12-07-2018 05:05PM

Trent Billions Minibus wrote: »

Sorry but that's not what the dole is for and it's unfair to take public money that you don't actually need.

No need to apologise, but as a taxpayer myself I respectfully disagree.

Helping people get a leg up is exactly what the dole is for. There is no point working in a call centre for 3 years burning yourself out and then becoming unhappy and disillusioned with life, when you could take a little time out, put a plan in action, and make real progess towards your future.

There is a whole lot of things I don't think I should be taxed for. Social welfare in those circumstances is not one of them.

Sam Quentin wrote: »

Dear Gawd..
What a negative start and attitude to your working life....
What could be better than getting up for work every day!?
Cut down on the social media, cut down on the drinking(if your a drinker)and get to bed and sleep at an appropriate time...
Then things will fall into place and become easier and you will become happier.

Not sure if serious.

DevLit · 12-07-2018 09:19PM

OP here.

I guess I enjoy my job, I'm happy I got a job so quick, and I enjoy finally having cash.

It's a shock to the system, the transition. I like having something to do everyday, and a sense of purpose. I just need to make goals and strive towards them.

Pac1Man · 12-07-2018 09:23PM

DevLit wrote: »

I just need to make goals and strive towards them.

Ah I remember those early days.

mickdw · 12-07-2018 09:32PM

I did the employed thing for 3 years after college. Too restrictive time wise and couldn't handle the whole 20 days holidays thing.
I work for myself now. I'm working longer hours no doubt but it doesn't feel it when it's all for yourself. The freedom of taking a holiday or a day off is great plus doing my own hours whether it be super early or working into the evening is great too.
I could see how 9 to 5 wouldn't be too bad but I was in construction where it was 8 to 6 minimum but often 8 to 8 and on a salary with no overtime. Add an hour commute each way and Saturday work too and it's not a life at all.

DevLit · 12-07-2018 09:45PM

mickdw wrote: »

I did the employed thing for 3 years after college. Too restrictive time wise and couldn't handle the whole 20 days holidays thing.
I work for myself now. I'm working longer hours no doubt but it doesn't feel it when it's all for yourself. The freedom of taking a holiday or a day off is great plus doing my own hours whether it be super early or working into the evening is great too.
I could see how 9 to 5 wouldn't be too bad but I was in construction where it was 8 to 6 minimum but often 8 to 8 and on a salary with no overtime. Add an hour commute each way and Saturday work too and it's not a life at all.

Jesus 8 - 8. That's rough.

My dad is a partner in a pretty successful construction firm.. The hours were site workers are 7:30 - 3:30.

Wanderer78 · 12-07-2018 09:46PM

DevLit wrote:

Jesus 8 - 8. That's rough.

12 hour days are common enough in many industries

Stheno · 12-07-2018 09:50PM

DevLit wrote: »

Jesus 8 - 8. That's rough.

My dad is a partner in a pretty successful construction firm.. The hours were site workers are 7:30 - 3:30.

don't you work in IT as a developer?

if so you are in for a rude awakening when project deadlines get squeezed

we have flexible hours where i work, can work from home etc

i really enjoy my job so going to work is something I look forward to tbh

erica74 · 12-07-2018 10:03PM

I get up at 6am every morning, weekdays and weekends. I have to take medication at set times every day so that's why I get up at that time. I don't really need an alarm clock anymore, although I set one just in case. I'm usually woken up by needing to wee (I drink A LOT of water), I think it's called an Indian alarm clock or something. It also means I get to spend loads of time with my dogs before I go to work.

You just get used to the routine. We all need money to buy shit, food, electricity. I know there's a saying, something like, "love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life" but, to be honest, I think it's very rare for someone to love their job to that degree. Most people are just working to get paid, they don't really care about their jobs.

The important thing is to make the best use of your time outside the work routine. Do fun stuff with the money you work hard to earn, otherwise, what's the point.

pickarooney · 12-07-2018 10:10PM

pconn062 wrote: »

When did 9-6 become the norm instead of 9-5? Or I've seen 8.30-5.30 bandied around a lot. It's so much time of your week to give over to a company and I admire anyone who can do that year in, year out.

When was 9-5 ever the norm? That's only 7 hours a day with an hour for lunch. Unless you're in the French civil service that's a very short week.

_Brian · 12-07-2018 10:11PM

DevLit wrote: »

Jesus 8 - 8. That's rough.

My dad is a partner in a pretty successful construction firm.. The hours were site workers are 7:30 - 3:30.

I spent 13 years doing shifts in a MN.

7-7:20, alternating days night every month.
I got up at 5, left home 5:30, there for 6:45, leave about 7:30, home 8:45.
Long days and little sleep of it was nights.

You get used to it to an extent.

I’m in a much more flexible job now, only go into the office maybe once every two weeks, go to sites straight from home and make my own appts so I do what suits me.

Baron Kurtz · 12-07-2018 10:15PM

Such a little gaylord:pac:

How do people get use to working routine?

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