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Are you a hard worker and are you proud of it?

  • 18-08-2013 10:04PM
    #1
    somefeen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,656 ✭✭✭


    I would say I am a hard worker.
    I get alot done in the day, work most weekends, never do less then 10 ( normaly 11-12 )hours a day even though I'm only paid for 37.5 hours a week and usually skip lunch breaks.
    Even though I'm a hard worker and I've been told that I am, sometimes I think that this isn't something to be proud of. That I'm actually a fool for doing it.
    What do you think?
    Are you proud to be a hard worker? Don't care? or are you proud of the fact that you do the bare minimum and leave everyday at 5 on the dot laughing at the stupid ****ers still working?


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  • #2
    Daveysil15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,301 ✭✭✭Daveysil15


    I just do what I'm told to do. I can't do anymore or any less.


  • #3
    Lawrence1895
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,627 ✭✭✭Lawrence1895


    I think, I can be proud of myself, I'm working in the community, looking after people with disabilities. No weekends for me, but I don't mind, I get loads of positive feedback.


  • #4
    DanWall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 509 ✭✭✭DanWall


    You have a boss at work, when you clock out your are clocking on to your boss at home.


  • #5
    NuckingFacker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,221 ✭✭✭NuckingFacker


    I work like a bastard. I don't know anyone who works harder or faster and I've a load of work done and have had dozens and dozens of employees over the years. I also know that it gets you a.money. and b.tired and worn out. and c.no-one gives a shyte. I wouldn't hugely reccomend it to anyone. My son is a lazy git and is loved by everyone, me included. I reckon he has it sussed compared to me. Only fools and horses work.


  • #6
    LETHAL LADY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,145 ✭✭✭LETHAL LADY


    I work hard, play hard
    Work hard, play hard.
    We work hard, play hard
    Keep partyin' like it's your job

    Seriously though nothing wrong with a strong work ethic, just don't burnout somefeen.


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  • #7
    mikemac1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,395 ✭✭✭✭mikemac1


    A worker who stays late everyday isn't seen as a hard worker.

    More likely to be seen as slow and it takes them 10 hours to complete what everyone else can do in 8

    Get out on time OP


  • #8
    Daveysil15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,301 ✭✭✭Daveysil15


    LETHAL LADY wrote: »
    I work hard, play hard
    Work hard, play hard.
    We work hard, play hard
    Keep partyin' like it's your job

    Seriously though nothing work with a strong work ethic, just don't burnout somefeen.

    I wonder if David Guetta has subliminal messages in his songs to motivate people during these recessionary times.


  • #9
    anncoates
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,925 ✭✭✭✭anncoates


    I don't slack off in work and I'd never leave my workmates in the lurch.

    I'll work late on the odd occasion that a project is late or whatever.

    The idea, however, that hard work in itself is virtuous, is bollocks.

    My Da is a prime example of this. He was one of those old school types that always prided himself on working long and late even though he wasn't paid extra for it.

    That's a mug's game, tbh, and just fodder for whoever you work for.


  • #10
    tosspot15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 175 ✭✭tosspot15


    Yeah I work as hard as possible, and get the job done right. Nothing worse than some lazy person who sits on their arse and moans when they're supposed to be working.

    However, I hate a lot of physical work, and avoid doing it if I dont have it.
    I was recently offered a job cutting grass, painting, and gardening on a massive estate. I declined, simply because I really hate cutting grass and gardening. Why would I do a job I hate if I dont have to?

    Where as I was cleaning a derelict house recently, and disassembling another set up another time, I had to do these seperate jobs, and I worked as hard as I could sweating and straining. I'm either in for the work, or not in it at all.


  • #11
    April O Neill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭April O Neill


    somefeen wrote: »
    I get alot done in the day, work most weekends, never do less then 10 ( normaly 11-12 )hours a day even though I'm only paid for 37.5 hours a week and usually skip lunch breaks.

    Is this hard work or lack of efficiency?


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  • #12
    NuckingFacker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,221 ✭✭✭NuckingFacker


    mikemac1 wrote: »
    A worker who stays late everyday isn't seen as a hard worker.

    More likely to be seen as slow and it takes them 10 hours to complete what everyone else can do in 8

    Get out on time OP
    Having done a lifetime of 18 hour days, I've finished at 5 religiously the last two years. The world has not stopped turning. I'd have to agree with you, ish. If it can't be done between 8 and five, feck it. It'll still be there tomorrow. No-one else seems to have noticed either.


  • #13
    LETHAL LADY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,145 ✭✭✭LETHAL LADY


    Daveysil15 wrote: »
    I wonder if David Guetta has subliminal messages in his songs to motivate people during these recessionary times.

    He is a modern day Jim Jones for the working man.


  • #14
    somefeen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,656 ✭✭✭somefeen


    April O Neill wrote: »
    Is this hard work or lack of efficiency?

    Lack of efficiency because we are short staffed :eek:
    The managing director mops the floors ffs :P


  • #15
    Esoteric_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,255 ✭✭✭✭Esoteric_


    I go above and beyond for my customers, because they're nice to me. I go above and beyond for my boss purely because I'm terrified he'll sack me if I don't (he doesn't exactly stick to employment law).

    I work hard the majority of the time, but I'm not proud of it. I just do my job to the best of my ability, that's it. Nothing more, nothing less. I'm getting paid for the hours I put in, so may as well work my backside off so that the time til freedom passes faster.


  • #16
    LionelNashe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,958 ✭✭✭LionelNashe


    somefeen wrote: »
    I would say I am a hard worker.
    I get alot done in the day, work most weekends, never do less then 10 ( normaly 11-12 )hours a day even though I'm only paid for 37.5 hours a week and usually skip lunch breaks.
    Even though I'm a hard worker and I've been told that I am, sometimes I think that this isn't something to be proud of. That I'm actually a fool for doing it.
    What do you think?
    Are you proud to be a hard worker? Don't care? or are you proud of the fact that you do the bare minimum and leave everyday at 5 on the dot laughing at the stupid ****ers still working?

    Whether you're a fool or not depends on why you're working so hard. If you are doing it because you take pride in doing a good job, or you enjoy the work, or you want to contribute to your company doing well, then keep it up. There is nothing wrong with this.

    If you're doing it because you want more money, or career progression, then you'd have to pause and check if you are going to get these things or not. Only you know, because you know the company, you know your situation, and you know the likelihood of these things happening.


  • #17
    Shamrock231
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 726 ✭✭✭Shamrock231


    I'm a hard worker, always go beyond the expectation, but I wouldn't be excessively proud of it, it'll stand to me some day I'm sure.


  • #18
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,608 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    Am I proud that I work hard ~ no, but my job (member of the defense forces) gives me a lot of job satisfaction and something to be proud of.

    I like being a soldier. It can have its difficult time (like most jobs), I'm not paid terribly well and I'm not appreciated by the Irish public (if I took boards serious) but for the people who do appreciate our efforts I'm proud to serve under our flag and wear it on my shoulder.


  • #19
    NuckingFacker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,221 ✭✭✭NuckingFacker


    The laziest, most work-shy git who works for me is the last lad I'd sack - for the simple reason he charms the customers and they all love him. The lads who do the actual work he talks up are all a bit of a blur, tbh. Which is either a sad reflection on me, or a sad reflection on the world of work. If I asked yer man to work a saturday, he'd die laughing and go play golf.. but i pay him the most and would hate to see him leave... go figure.. push comes to shove, I'd sack the cnut though.(in case he's reading this)


  • #20
    Galwayguy35
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,194 ✭✭✭✭Galwayguy35


    Yeah I'm a hard worker, my job is a physical one and the day goes quicker when I'm kept busy.

    It's a bit sickening sometimes though when I see lazy bastards on the same money as me and getting away with it.


  • #21
    Elessar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,260 ✭✭✭Elessar


    I work hard in general. But I'll be damned if I'm staying past home time on a regular basis. I've no problem staying an extra half hour the ODD time to get something done I said I'd do, but I wouldn't make a habit of it. No way. A good few people in work do it though. Not me. I'm not a manager nor paid a managers wage!


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  • #22
    Mr McBoatface
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,579 ✭✭✭Mr McBoatface


    I work smarter not harder....






    :)
    Anybody who works hard is a thick


  • #23
    Testament1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭Testament1


    I've been working with machinery for about 10 years now, agri contacting in Ireland and earthmoving in Australia, so I tend to work long hours. Wouldn't say I'm proud of it, it's just a job but the money's decent and you can be damn sure I won't be doing extra work that I wouldn't get paid for! I also have a degree in construction management and am trying to get a start on that side of things to see what its like


  • #24
    krudler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,788 ✭✭✭✭krudler


    jobyrne30 wrote: »
    I work smarter not harder....






    :)
    Anybody who works hard is a thick

    That, it bugs me when people don't think a few steps down the line or how just doing something requiring common sense will save you, a customer and the company both time and money instead of being a jobsworth about it.


  • #25
    rolliepoley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,871 ✭✭✭rolliepoley


    Sure i have the welts to prove it.


    :D


  • #26
    kub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,598 ✭✭✭kub


    Does anyone say on their death bed that they wished they worked more?


  • #27
    1ZRed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,293 ✭✭✭1ZRed


    I'm a hard worker and I don't believe in doing anything unless it's done right. I don't slack off, I don't know how people do that, tbh. I'd rather just stay busy and make the day go faster. That has its benefit too because I usually get all my work done relatively quickly and I can then tackle something else or make a dent on tomorrow's work. I can usually head off early then because I've done everything and there's nothing else to do.

    I do take pride in my work ethic and I genuinely think it pays off.


  • #28
    mikemac1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,395 ✭✭✭✭mikemac1


    1ZRed wrote: »
    I do take pride in my work ethic and I genuinely think it pays off.

    Are you the poster who wanted to become a porn star a few months ago?

    Well done on the strong work ethic I suppose :)


  • #29
    Femme_Fatale
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,628 ✭✭✭Femme_Fatale


    krudler wrote: »
    That, it bugs me when people don't think a few steps down the line or how just doing something requiring common sense will save you, a customer and the company both time and money instead of being a jobsworth about it.
    I agree there are times when you can be flexible - usually when you're well used to the job and confident, but jobsworths get an awful hard time though. If being a jobsworth means I won't get into the height of sh1t and risk my job... then I'll be a jobsworth! :)


  • #30
    woodoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,219 ✭✭✭woodoo


    I work hard while i'm at work and have no problem with that. But i clock in at 9 and clock out at 5 and that is as regular as clockwork. It would want to be some kind of super emergency for me to stay later than 5. Rarer than hens teeth.


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  • #31
    1ZRed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,293 ✭✭✭1ZRed


    mikemac1 wrote: »
    Are you the poster who wanted to become a porn star a few months ago?

    Well done on the strong work ethic I suppose :)

    Yea, a strong, ridged work ethic definitely helps! :pac:


    Tbh why the feck didn't I do it. Such easy money


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