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iREZ · Jul 16, 2007, 12:09 PM

8-3:30 (2:30 if i dont want a lunch so i could head out early)

during summertimes though, i usually get all my work done early so i could head out to the beach.

Spliffdaddy · Jul 16, 2007, 12:39 PM

ACK! Get your priorities straight!
Never skip lunch. Lunch is sacred. It's one of the few opportunities you get to chat with chicks at work.
I worked for 16 years as a union member. We *ALWAYS* took a lunch break. Even when management decided to let us have half a day off with pay. Breaktime and lunch are non-negotiable time periods.

andreas_g4 · Jul 16, 2007, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by Spliffdaddy

It's one of the few opportunities you get to chat with chicks at work.
I worked for 16 years as a union member.

What if the chicks are ugly?

Spliffdaddy · Jul 16, 2007, 12:58 PM

Then you need a new job. Life is too short to spend it with ugly chicks.

Dakarʒ · Jul 16, 2007, 01:04 PM

Saw that answer coming a mile away.

Spliffdaddy · Jul 16, 2007, 01:21 PM

*high-five*

DKeithA · Jul 16, 2007, 01:34 PM

7AM-3PM M-F. I freakin' LOVE it.

::maroma:: · Jul 16, 2007, 01:36 PM

8:30 - 5:00 M-F

bleh.

mduell · Jul 16, 2007, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by sek929

I break even in the summer since I end up spending more money and making less but once winter sets in I average 38-41hr weeks going balls-out on some new project (next one in the queue is a 4 car "carriage house"/guest house).

If you're just going to break even, why not go on vacation all summer?

iREZ · Jul 16, 2007, 06:21 PM

maaaaaaaaan......if i had a hot chick (or even just not something disgusting to look at) and was younger than me working here i'd be taking 2 lunches a day, if ya know what i mean.

Andy8 · Jul 16, 2007, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

Now who you gonna trust? Your Uncle Doof or some bloke with a comb-over?

In Doofy we trust

Andy8 · Jul 16, 2007, 07:15 PM

I do volunteer work for 15-20 hours per week.

I do around 10 hours per week "work" to pay the bills

sek929 · Jul 17, 2007, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by mduell

If you're just going to break even, why not go on vacation all summer?

Because then I'd be in the hole thousands of dollars

CollinG3G4 · Jul 17, 2007, 02:48 PM

In a given week I maybe do 30 minutes of actual work. I have 29 hours of paid time, though i'm only there for about 20 hours. My one boss is gone most of the time. I can pretty much do what I want. For the past two weeks I've been learning Logic Pro. They pay ins't that great, but it covers the monthly rent and funds a savings account. I don't love it or hate it; it is just a job untill I graduate.

James L · Jul 17, 2007, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by CheesePuff

something in public safety i can only assume?

Yup, paramedic.

My part time gig is working as an EMS instructor.

James L · Jul 17, 2007, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by dcmacdaddy

I do IT in the Federal government so the pay raises don't occur as rapidly, nor as dramatically, as they can in the private sector. But there is a high level of job security and I work in a pretty interesting place (the Smithsonian Institution).

Love the Smithsonian.

olePigeon · Jul 17, 2007, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Peter

We have a really awful Phone System that has 'orrible PBX things.

Ditto. However, is your answering machine music a Sony Walkman plugged into the box?

olePigeon · Jul 17, 2007, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by dcmacdaddy

I do IT in the Federal government so the pay raises don't occur as rapidly, nor as dramatically, as they can in the private sector. But there is a high level of job security and I work in a pretty interesting place (the Smithsonian Institution).

I like working for the government (I work at a school district.) Don't expect pay raises or anything while you're working there, but, do expect awesome benefits regardless of history. Health, dental, vision, etc. even if you've had cancer or existing case of glaucoma. You also get priority when applying for positions even if you're not qualified (they'll train you.) It's great job security once you get your foot in the door.

Y3a · Jul 17, 2007, 03:56 PM

7:30 -4:30 M-F, unless someones out, then it's 6:30AM til 5:30PM. Sometimes we have to work Weekends too. 40 bucks an hour.

mduell · Jul 17, 2007, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by sek929

Because then I'd be in the hole thousands of dollars

If you spend nothing on the business, and earn nothing from the business, how are you thousands in the hole?

sek929 · Jul 17, 2007, 09:26 PM

Bills, lots of bills.

♥ · Jul 17, 2007, 10:05 PM

I don't know why, but this box I'm typing in (here at the forum) is about one inch by one inch square.

???

At any rate, I work about 40 hours a week from a home office. I make a pretty good living for a specialized occupation. I have odd hours because I usually work very early and very late with lapses in between to take care of other things.

I do like my job, though I know it's not my dream job and it may end at any time because sometimes I'd rather go to work for a company instead of do my own thing.

But, I'm good at my job, very good, and it's a niche job that I fell into, so-to-speak.

JMan09 · Jul 18, 2007, 03:29 AM

I work at a bookstore currently while I'm going to college. Somedays I can work 8 to 430, some days 10 to 6, and some days 4 to 12(usually later cleaning the store). So, its always fun to see the new schedule. And when I'm on here late its usually because I got off work late and cant go to sleep.

driven · Jul 20, 2007, 01:48 AM

When not traveling (working from home)
Day job: 8am - 5:30pm
night job: (teaching) 6:00pm - 11pm

When traveling (other cities)
6:30am - 9pm M - F ... plus writing reports on Saturdays (roughly 6 - 8 hours).
All travel hours (air, etc) are in addition to above.

That said: It's a great job ... if not exhausting.

pyrite · Jul 20, 2007, 02:40 AM

9:00-5:30 M-F Software Support

Love it