Eh, I'd say it depends on some of these things. It's not just about Millennials.
1. Work is a never ending process. It can never be completed.
I guess that depends on who you work for because that is the case with some companies. My wife worked a corporate grind for 18 years and there was enough work to go on indefinitely (which is BS). Go to work for 10 hours. Go home, have a bite to eat, and then continue to work until Midnight or 1am (every freakin' day). Not to mention working on the weekend. The individual should be the judge of how much is too much. If you want to give up your life for the almighty dollar, that's up to you. I told her to get the fuck out of there for years and she finally took my advice 2 years ago. We are much happier in a new environment with a COL that is significantly less. To each their own on this one.
2. Interest of a client is important, so is your family.
Uh huh. Not sure what's wrong with that statement. It's not saying you just brush everything aside for your family, but it does imply that you should have some balance on a job. If you're missing out on everything your kids are doing for the sake of a job, again, maybe it's time to find a different job. I didn't have kids to completely miss out on everything going on in their lives and have nothing to do with their upbringing. I find it interesting anyone would have a problem with that and then the first time some kid goes awry, the first thing people say is it's their upbringing (can't have it both ways folks).
Some of the other points, had they not been so embellished (and admittedly, I'm guessing the author was just trying to be ridiculous) could have had some credibility. Some people are inefficient in their work and it causes them to put in more hours than are necessary. It doesn't mean they're a fool, but if they did a better job of delegating or changed up systems to be more streamlined, they very well may have more time for themselves.
And sorry, but exercise and your well being is important. But if you think slaving away and letting your body go to pot is the way to go into retirement, well you're kidding yourself (can't help but add that as that's my field). Not going to do you much good to have a shitload of money and then be in a walker for your retirement and not to reap the benefits of that hard work.
1. Work is a never ending process. It can never be completed.
I guess that depends on who you work for because that is the case with some companies. My wife worked a corporate grind for 18 years and there was enough work to go on indefinitely (which is BS). Go to work for 10 hours. Go home, have a bite to eat, and then continue to work until Midnight or 1am (every freakin' day). Not to mention working on the weekend. The individual should be the judge of how much is too much. If you want to give up your life for the almighty dollar, that's up to you. I told her to get the fuck out of there for years and she finally took my advice 2 years ago. We are much happier in a new environment with a COL that is significantly less. To each their own on this one.
2. Interest of a client is important, so is your family.
Uh huh. Not sure what's wrong with that statement. It's not saying you just brush everything aside for your family, but it does imply that you should have some balance on a job. If you're missing out on everything your kids are doing for the sake of a job, again, maybe it's time to find a different job. I didn't have kids to completely miss out on everything going on in their lives and have nothing to do with their upbringing. I find it interesting anyone would have a problem with that and then the first time some kid goes awry, the first thing people say is it's their upbringing (can't have it both ways folks).
Some of the other points, had they not been so embellished (and admittedly, I'm guessing the author was just trying to be ridiculous) could have had some credibility. Some people are inefficient in their work and it causes them to put in more hours than are necessary. It doesn't mean they're a fool, but if they did a better job of delegating or changed up systems to be more streamlined, they very well may have more time for themselves.
And sorry, but exercise and your well being is important. But if you think slaving away and letting your body go to pot is the way to go into retirement, well you're kidding yourself (can't help but add that as that's my field). Not going to do you much good to have a shitload of money and then be in a walker for your retirement and not to reap the benefits of that hard work.
I think a large part of the shift has to do with the stock market and shareholders.
For the majority of my career I've worked for large banks that everyone on this forum has heard of. Every decision from corporate is about protecting the banks liability and increasing shareholder profits. Not so much as about the clients themselves.
For the majority of my career I've worked for large banks that everyone on this forum has heard of. Every decision from corporate is about protecting the banks liability and increasing shareholder profits. Not so much as about the clients themselves.
How about this approach, work hard to play hard?
How working around your family and social life? Making sure the hours you work do NOT restrict valuable family time? I'm an expert in this
. I work 7 days a week during tax season, but make sure I attend every UCONN home game and a few road games too. I also make sure I'm part of most family events, attend plays and dine out with friends and family at least once a week (that's not counting game nights). Of course after tax season and during the summer is when I really live a lot and work less
BFL, I'm also an expert in what you're talking about, unfortunately. During tax season, I sit at my desk 75 hours a week, snack to stay alert and DON'T exercise. I put on weight every tax season, then lose some of what I put on but not all. That's a bad trend
How working around your family and social life? Making sure the hours you work do NOT restrict valuable family time? I'm an expert in this
. I work 7 days a week during tax season, but make sure I attend every UCONN home game and a few road games too. I also make sure I'm part of most family events, attend plays and dine out with friends and family at least once a week (that's not counting game nights). Of course after tax season and during the summer is when I really live a lot and work less BFL, I'm also an expert in what you're talking about, unfortunately. During tax season, I sit at my desk 75 hours a week, snack to stay alert and DON'T exercise. I put on weight every tax season, then lose some of what I put on but not all. That's a bad trend
The first 7 or 8 years after college I was in the office from 8:30 to 7 or 8 everyday. Logged back on for an hour at home to sort through emails and usually again on Saturdays for 4-5 hours. I happen to be a millennial. It's fine when you're single but a wife and kids that's a lot tougher. A woman I worked with, same age, would come in at 5:30am so she could leave at 5 to pick up her kids than logged back in every night before bed. Maybe it has to with working in a large corporate environment.
Corporate slave.
It's called the price of success.
I have a small business. While I was building it I worked from 3:00 AM 'till 6:00 PM then came home and did invoices and proposals. All the small business owners I know have or continue to work in similar ways.
I also have many friends and family who work in the corporate world. They all work as seldomseen has described.
Success always has had a price and always will. It's called hard work.
I have a small business. While I was building it I worked from 3:00 AM 'till 6:00 PM then came home and did invoices and proposals. All the small business owners I know have or continue to work in similar ways.
I also have many friends and family who work in the corporate world. They all work as seldomseen has described.
Success always has had a price and always will. It's called hard work.
Unfortunately, this was allowed to happen and once it did workers were at a severe disadvantage when it came to negotiating power. Big reason there are populist uprisings in both political parties at the moment. Although perhaps not an issue for this thread, the issue of anti-trust law lacking teeth in the US is very underrated and should be discussed more....
Look at the chart, does anyone really think this is a good thing? Just not a very polarizing subject.
And that's just 1 industry.
I guess every situation is different, but I worked a salaried position for over 15 years and never worked less than 50 hours per week. Sign up for a job, do it and then some. I am fortunate that I was able to successfully start my own business in the same industry and can now name my own hours.
Non-exempt and production based comp.
I don't i've ever been told a schedule except for orientation and training. I guess that implied 8:30-5p but those aren't the hours your working. When a job is production and you can earn $x by doing this or you can earn 10x's that amount it's up to the employee. You work as long as it takes to get the job done or at least to a stopping point.
