Gem_Seb Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Why does time off work go so quickly?? I've had this week off and it really does feel like ive never been away from it! i really dont want to go back on Monday morning!! Although i have made the most of the weather and got the front and back garden uptogether and decided what colour i want to paint my kitchen! Also is there anyone out there who loves their job? i really dont want to be doing what im am but i feel so bad at moaning abt it seeing as some people dont even have a job at the moment! Id'' love to do something with animals but seeing as we are struggling for money all the time at the moment i know working with animals is notourisly bad pay. I used to work in an estate agent which i also loved,only doing admin but i got to do everything else and paid commission for it as well but that is the worst trade to be in at the moment! i got made redundant from 2 estate agents last year! im working in a architects now but its soooooo quiet and boring and just not the livley fast paced livley environment im used to working it which makes doing something i dont want to even harder!! Sorry for the moan i appreciate these are hard times but i really wish i knew what i wanted to do in school and had started working towards something!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 It's a strange time warp zone during holidays. I am counting down the last three weeks of term but I know the school holidays will fly by at an amazing rate. No one likes going back to work after hols but once back you'll soon fall back into routine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I like my job, its very interesting That said I have the next two weeks off and doubt I will miss the office Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 i bet you dont! especially if you get the weather i have had on my week off as well!! What job do you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I'm afraid I love my job too, but i've just had a week off painting and putting tiles in the bathroom so am knackered! I REALLY dont want to go back monday! going in today actually, need money for the tiles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I know what you mean - weekends always fly by too! I've always believed that the difficult thing in life is knowing what you want. If you've got a really clear goal you'll get there, and you'll be prepared to make sacrifices to get there, but most of us don't really know what we want and so we muddle on, and since bills have to be paid and life lived while we're thinking about what we want to do, it's not easy to make changes. I'm lucky - my job has its boring bits, but it's secure, quite well-paid and some of it is interesting and challenging. I've also done worse jobs, much worse ones, so when I'm fed up I reflect on the fact that I am indoors, warm and dry and able to sit down most of the day. Having said that, if I could start all over again I would probably do something like horticulture or countryside management. I wouldn't earn much but it would have been more fulfilling, however life is too short to have regrets so I don't! Is there a hobby or an interest that you'd really like to pursue? Could you do any courses to move you into a different area of work? I would give up work tomorrow if I could afford to, and I would still be busy all day long. Maybe you could just do something outside work that stimulates you - an evening class or a hobby that you've always wanted to do. When all else fails me, I recall this simple equation that a friend once told me: Work = beer tokens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 i bet you dont! especially if you get the weather i have had on my week off as well!! What job do you do? my area of 'expertise' (if you like) is office proceses, I have worked for the same employer for 11 years and have done lots of different thngs during that time, they get me on project teams when things are changing and I love to be part of the change rather than the one moaning about it after its happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I have also been off work this week and it has flown by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I love my job too, but the secret is we have our own business.....no bosses!! How come the boss always thinks they know best, but really it's the 'under dogs' that know best & do the most work. Speaking from experience here. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I'm on holiday for 6 weeks now . I always have great plans but end up frittering away the time (usually on here ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Vicki .................HOW COULD YOU Time spent on here isn't 'frittering'! You meet some lovely people, get great advice and where else would you hear about all the 'must haves' Shame on you Jx and anyway where would 'pooter numpties like me get help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I've had to do without any "frittering" since 8pm last night (our VirginMedia internet was down ). I couldn't have lasted much longer . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I always think that time is relative anyway. The two hours before I leave for work in the morning go far quicker than any other time of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 So.......did you achieve anything worthwhile when you had 'fritterless' time Vicki Jx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Not a thing . (Well, I did iron one shirt then got bored .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 well it was my first day back today and it wasnt too bad although i did keep thinking id much rather be at home! i really dont think i would get bored at home! i always seem to find things to do and people to see!! Spent most of the afternoon in a marketing meeting which wasnt too bad but the morning dragged soooo much!! i have 6 days hol left til the end of the year now so going to start thinking about when to book those and give myself something to look forward to!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
