Choosing Not To Work

[Ironic Mustache]

Seuss. That's all I have to say.

[THEINCREDIBLEdork]

Dead

[Mr. Blonde]

bump.

is anybody currently not working out choice? whats ironic mustache up to these days?

[Orgazmo]

I work to a lesser degree than I could out of choice. Does that count?

For the past year and a half, while having my 9-5, I had been working a side thing that I was introduced to by UB (not male stripping, but similar). So, when I got laid off from the 9-5 about 2 months ago, I clung (clinged? either way) to it. A week or so later, 9-5 wanted me back for a month and, as a "we fucked up" gesture, offered almost double what I was making. So I took it. And I remembered why being laid off was kinda nice. Office life isn't exactly fun nor rewarding as a computer programmer.

So, after that stint was over, I was pleased to return to working from home and making enough instead of working in an office and making more than enough. ...and then, about 3 days later, they proposed the same deal to me. Coming back for a month making the "more" amount. I thought about it for awhile...making a decent sum for a month of not liking life...and then decided that I couldn't justify it. In the long term, I want to be where I'm at now, working the laid back, my-own-hours gig instead of the mentally-grueling, soul-sucking 9-5. Though I'm more than capable of sucking it up for a month, saying "yes" now would probably lead to me saying "yes" every time they come back in the future. Which is the opposite of what I'm chasing.

So yeah, I work currently. A decent amount. But probably not as much as I have been. Or as much as I could be.

So...kind of.

[BigDongedHoe]

I just graduated and am currently in the "college is over what the fuck do I do now" mentality. I've flirted with a few sales jobs but none offered the type of compensation necessary for me to step into. I've been doing odd jobs for people here and there to get by and I'm doing it pretty comfortably. I've sold stuff on e-bay, painted decks, and drove cars for a car dealership. I'm really just waiting to find a position that suits me.

I'm not the biggest book smart person in the world (I did make it by with a Business major) but I'm very socially aware. Dealing with people and talking with people is something that comes very naturally to me so being in sales where face to face communication is of the highest priority is really what I'm looking to do right now. My dad and I are also in the process of starting up an online business so if this happened to take off I'd be more than happy being my own boss.

Anybody have any ideas? I remember blonde making a post similar saying "wtf do I do now". I'm definitely in this mold.

[SittinOnDubsWGW]

If I could not work and still afford the lifestyle of my time off, all the time. There is no way I would work. At least not for anyone else.

[Repugnant Abomination]

Originally Posted by Orgazmo

For the past year and a half, while having my 9-5, I had been working a side thing that I was introduced to by UB (not male stripping, but similar).

Details.

[Orgazmo]

Just website shit. Nothing terribly exciting.

[DJ FC]

Originally Posted by Mr. Blonde

bump.

is anybody currently not working out choice? whats ironic mustache up to these days?

This I really want to know.

IM if you can read this, where ever you may be, your loved ones on Nubblies.net miss you :-(

[Repugnant Abomination]

Originally Posted by Orgazmo

Just website shit. Nothing terribly exciting.

I want details.

[Orgazmo]

The people I work for own a shitload of sites. I take care of a wide range of things for said sites ranging from bitchy to technical.

An example of bitchy would be changing the way ads are laid out or what kind of ads are shown on a specific side.

An example of technical would be customizing a shopping cart so that affiliates can sell services directly from our site without their customer knowing their doing business with someone else.

[Repugnant Abomination]

Gracious.

[Ugly Bastard]

BDH you should def go into sales. You kind of epitomize why I think school is so overrated and worthless. Because although you might not be the brightest guy in the book sense, I'd hire you without a second's hesitation over some girl we went to high school with who grinded her way to an A-average in "advanced" courses but has the personality of a stale piece of bread.

[Mr. Blonde]

Originally Posted by BigDongedHoe

Anybody have any ideas? I remember blonde making a post similar saying "wtf do I do now". I'm definitely in this mold.

I'm fairly sure coming out of college, you eventually realize the "wtf do i do now" feeling is going to be prevalent the rest of most of our lives. the only advice i can give (if i may) is that go with the flow, and if you are unhappy with what you're doing, take a bit to figure out why, then do something that you think might make you happy (or at least happier).

the #1 mistake most young adults in the workforce make imo is not trying something out because its not a 100% sure thing, or they have no safety net, or they think they might fail. thats why so many people get stuck being lifers at companies because they enjoy the security ("oh but it has such great insurance, benefits...") that it provides them more than they hate the job (which it seems most people do). Sounds cliche, but risktaking can suck balls, but it can also be one of the best things you ever do.

More than anything, do what YOU want to do. Your family, friends, girlfriends, people you have known for 20+ year's opinions don't really matter in the long run, and are often influenced themselves by either selfish-self interest or they are simply "going with the flow" like everyone else and think you should do the same.

On an interesting sociological sidenote, try asking someone who is doing the whole 'get out of college, get a 40 hour workweek job, serious multiple year girlfriend/engaged/marriage and kids/house' WHY they are doing it and see if you get any other reason than "its just what i want".

Its kind of pathetic to see how many people truly never actually take the time to gauge whether its actually what they want (see: divorce rate, deadbeat/terrible parents) or what society wants.

[Repugnant Abomination]

I've done about 20 hours of work (odd jobs for a local spa) since graduating on June 13th. It's been nice. I've basically been spending time with the lady, reading and writing, and going to concerts. I don't plan on working until August 24th, once I'm in Taiwan. Even then I'll only be working 25-37 hours a week.

This lull has definitely been regenerative and much needed.

[Cocktooth]

Originally Posted by Ugly Bastard

BDH you should def go into sales. You kind of epitomize why I think school is so overrated and worthless. Because although you might not be the brightest guy in the book sense, I'd hire you without a second's hesitation over some girl we went to high school with who grinded her way to an A-average in "advanced" courses but has the personality of a stale piece of bread.

Bingo. This is why I have come to love BDH over the years. He can involve himself in any converstation, and still be able to form a logical stance or opinon.

Here is the kicker, can he sway away from his beliefs to make his buyers happy??? I personally can sell shit up the alley, but I will do anything for a buck or two. I think if BDH got into the competive nature of the orthopedic salesman around here, he would love it.

Sales has alot to do with sports. My buddy (LW) for bdh, is a huge Sports fan and now a big dine and dash guy at Biomet. That is a spot that BDH needs to look at. Traveling and still being able to do something he loves.

[Mr. Blonde]

Originally Posted by Shaw

Sales has alot to do with sports.

lol. of course it does. of course.