Post COVID return to work

I find IT a headache but when I see my pay check I'm happy.

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Originally Posted by Bowjob

huh thats actually interesting, i studied a little programming in the videogame side of things, did some basic website stuff too, i enjoyed the art side of things more though and couldnt get into
the programming for some odd reason

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I have worked myself up high enough that 30% of my day is meetings where I just listen and make my suggestions, 50% waiting on others so I can do a 5 minute job and 20% doing actual work.

Occasionally when they really screw up I am paid to just think of a way to fix their problem I lay down on my couch for that.

I have never delivered late always on time.

3 - 5 years left (cross fingers)

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Originally Posted by Bowjob

huh thats actually interesting, i studied a little programming in the videogame side of things, did some basic website stuff too, i enjoyed the art side of things more though and couldnt get into
the programming for some odd reason

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Originally Posted by Bowjob

ah crap i dont browse the off topic to much ahha i had a feeling i was gunnna forget i posted that

, i studied video game design and animation, although im not to sure i know what i wanna do still LOL

ive been applying to like home depot and stuff recently but i guess im just late on the application process maybe? located in Vaughan, another factor is im not driving currently which is a major MINUS in the whole job search which i accept.

in the process of getting that sorted out as well tho.

not being able to drive in this world is impossible sadly lol.

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Haha, I do that often....and forget to check back. Unfortunately without a vehicle, I don't have any suggestions. But, keep on looking local, and I hope something comes up bud. Wish you the best of luck..

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Originally Posted by LiveBates

Haha, I do that often....and forget to check back. Unfortunately without a vehicle, I don't have any suggestions. But, keep on looking local, and I hope something comes up bud. Wish you the best of luck..

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appreciate that

I don't really see working from home as a big threat to them shopping your job out to cheaper employees. Certainly depends on the job, but after having hired and terminated hundreds of people over the past 20 years, I can say finding good employees is very difficult and I always did all I could to hold onto the good ones. I was as flexible as I could be with peoples schedule, and as long as they got their jobs done I was never bothered when or where they worked from. Again, only some jobs can have that flexibility.

I've worked from home many times over my career and I always found I was more productive at home. A lot less distractions from the workplace. When there were major time crunches on some projects, I'd go home so I could actually get it done.

As an employer, if I had an employee who took pride in their job, was part of the solution not part of the problem. I'd do all I could to keep them including paying a premium. On the other hand the people who seemed like I owed them a paycheck, who always complained, had that mentality that they are underpaid, the company is just making money off their backs, and they know how things should be run when in reality they only know 10% of what it takes to run a business, etc.......Well lets just say I was less flexible and encouraged them to move on to a job they thought they were worthy of.

Getting your foot in the door can be hard, but once you do, value what you have been offered and do a good job. Look in the mirror the odd time and ask yourself if everyone else at your workplace are really as stupid as you think, or if perhaps you might be the problem. If you offer value to your employer, you will be treated fairly and compensated fairly. (sure there are some exceptions and its harder in big corporations to get noticed, but in general).

Be a constant PIA and don't be surprised when they find a way to get rid of you.

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Originally Posted by FishHog

I don't really see working from home as a big threat to them shopping your job out to cheaper employees. Certainly depends on the job, but after having hired and terminated hundreds of people over the past 20 years, I can say finding good employees is very difficult and I always did all I could to hold onto the good ones. I was as flexible as I could be with peoples schedule, and as long as they got their jobs done I was never bothered when or where they worked from. Again, only some jobs can have that flexibility.

I've worked from home many times over my career and I always found I was more productive at home. A lot less distractions from the workplace. When there were major time crunches on some projects, I'd go home so I could actually get it done.

As an employer, if I had an employee who took pride in their job, was part of the solution not part of the problem. I'd do all I could to keep them including paying a premium. On the other hand the people who seemed like I owed them a paycheck, who always complained, had that mentality that they are underpaid, the company is just making money off their backs, and they know how things should be run when in reality they only know 10% of what it takes to run a business, etc.......Well lets just say I was less flexible and encouraged them to move on to a job they thought they were worthy of.

Getting your foot in the door can be hard, but once you do, value what you have been offered and do a good job. Look in the mirror the odd time and ask yourself if everyone else at your workplace are really as stupid as you think, or if perhaps you might be the problem. If you offer value to your employer, you will be treated fairly and compensated fairly. (sure there are some exceptions and its harder in big corporations to get noticed, but in general).

Be a constant PIA and don't be surprised when they find a way to get rid of you.

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Great advice! I wish all employers were as in tune with the workforce as you are. I'm sure it comes with experience and by being observant. You sound like the kind of guy I'd want to work for.

For sure! Recognize effort and dedication, and everything else will fall into place. Good and bad employees in every field, like life.

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Originally Posted by Bowjob

appreciate that

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Have you ever thought of a trade? Your possibilities are endless - you can travel across the country for work, generate extra cash doing side jobs, get into sales (selling the equipment that you install), service sales and retrofit opportunities. There is ALWAYS a requirement for an Electrician, HVAC, or Plumber.