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[YY1]

Might as well post this too-

One of the doctors I work with just left my office (yes, I am at work right now).

I was unable to resolve her problem but she left happy anyway because I verified for her that the errors her staff were running into were due to bad programming on one of the 3rd party data repositories we use. At least she could tell people what it was and it's not her problem anymore.

BTW this particular doctor gave me a bottle of liquor for Christmas last year. Gotta love that. So did my boss.

I must be doing something right.

 

[Steve welder]

I knew some would read into what I wrote that I am disrespectful.

Not so.

We have a casual work environment. First names are common.


Don't think I'll be getting replaced any time soon.

In my last job which I held for 22 years, I had people with master's degrees that were my subordinates.

...and a "big boss" that understood that a piece of paper didn't make you the best qualified person for a given job.....demonstrated ability did.

My "new" boss of the last 7 years is the same way.

You do you, and I'll do me.

I can only go by what you originally posted and now the above has nothing to do with anything other than to offer an excuse

I work with quite a few doctors.

I make it a point to call them by their first name.
Only after they have earned my respect do I ever call them "Doctor_____" and even then it's rare.
There are some that I have never called by their title.

My thoughts are when you are at work providing a service at any medical facility being a professional setting Doctors are addressed as such
Thinking about it. Your in a professional setting, providing a service and your telling me in general terms that you only address doctors by their first name because they and I quote have not earned your respect
Really, your respect?



We'll have to agree to disagree

 

[YY1]

See what I did there?

I got both of the original thread combatants to quiet down because they both disagreed with what I posted.

It's a gift, I guess.

 

[YY1]

...and how often do you get an IT guy that also does "stand up"?

I'm gonna bet almost never.

 

[318willrun]

Or woman....

Man was short for "mankind" .... which would include the undecided

 

[LocuMob]

BTW- find a job you enjoy doing, and as the say...you'll never work a day in your life.

...and "work smarter not harder" actually works, too.

I've never been interested in jobs that require "more hours".

If I can't get done in 40 what needs to get done, then I have the wrong job.

Sure maybe an hour here or 30 minutes there, but I've never had a 50-60-70 hour a week job.

My life is too important for that BS.

I work a 12 hour shift now, and have before. The trade off for me is that I only work half the days in a month. And if I feel like making some extra coin, the opportunity for more hours is there. It's been beneficial for me when I left my ex, got a dream car project, and a house all in a matter of weeks. The end result was worth it, but I wouldn't want that schedule (72-84 hours a week) long term, although I liked 60 hours a week.

 

[Ironracer]

Sometimes you respect the position without knowing the person. For instance, when the judge walks into the court room, you will rise in respect to the position without knowing the man.

Only cause the Bailiff will get ya if you dont

 

[diymirage]

I knew some would read into what I wrote that I am disrespectful.

Not so.

We have a casual work environment. First names are common.


Don't think I'll be getting replaced any time soon.

In my last job which I held for 22 years, I had people with master's degrees that were my subordinates.

...and a "big boss" that understood that a piece of paper didn't make you the best qualified person for a given job.....demonstrated ability did.

My "new" boss of the last 7 years is the same way.

You do you, and I'll do me.

I will readily admit that I misread what you wrote, I missed it was a work environment

 

[Dan the man]

BTW- find a job you enjoy doing, and as the say...you'll never work a day in your life.

...and "work smarter not harder" actually works, too.

I've never been interested in jobs that require "more hours".

If I can't get done in 40 what needs to get done, then I have the wrong job.

Sure maybe an hour here or 30 minutes there, but I've never had a 50-60-70 hour a week job.

My life is too important for that BS.

I worked in the transformer industry and I don't think that people would like being without power, so that's why my work hours varied so much. We supplied several major transformer companies with the installation paper that goes into the transformers. So if we had your attitude that we don't have time for that BS you and alot more folks would have been without power.

 

[318willrun]

Only cause the Bailiff will get ya if you dont

so then you respect the Bailiff ... lol

 

[Dan the man]

BTW- find a job you enjoy doing, and as the say...you'll never work a day in your life.

...and "work smarter not harder" actually works, too.

I've never been interested in jobs that require "more hours".

If I can't get done in 40 what needs to get done, then I have the wrong job.

Sure maybe an hour here or 30 minutes there, but I've never had a 50-60-70 hour a week job.

My life is too important for that BS.

I'm sure

BTW- find a job you enjoy doing, and as the say...you'll never work a day in your life.

...and "work smarter not harder" actually works, too.

I've never been interested in jobs that require "more hours".

If I can't get done in 40 what needs to get done, then I have the wrong job.

Sure maybe an hour here or 30 minutes there, but I've never had a 50-60-70 hour a week job.

My life is too important for that BS.

I'm sure glad that your not a doctor or a first responder.

 

[Divenut]

I've been fortunate enough to only work half days for most of my 45 year working career. That is, I have typically worked 12 hour days.

 

[Dan the man]

I've been fortunate enough to only work half days for most of my 45 year working career. That is, I have typically worked 12 hour days.

Just a question and I'm not trying to sound disrespectful but why would you work so long? My brother worked around the same amount of time and he died at the age of 67, he never got his first retirement or social security check.

 

[LocuMob]

Just a question and I'm not trying to sound disrespectful but why would you work so long? My brother worked around the same amount of time and he died at the age of 67, he never got his first retirement or social security check.

I do because I work a 5/2 schedule, so every other week I have 5 days off in a row. I've used that for out of town trips quite often to get cars a few times. Right now it sucks because the plat went to a 4 week swing shift days/nights, hopefully it's temporary.

 

[Ironracer]

so then you respect the Bailiff ... lol

Well, not really, BUT I RESPECT FREEDOM!

 

[318willrun]

Well, not really, BUT I RESPECT FREEDOM!

 

[j par]

so then you respect the Bailiff ... lol

Bayliff! ..... Whack his pee pee!...

 

[YY1]

Working 12 on 12 off or 36 in a row and paid for 40 are WAY different than working a 60+ hour 7 day "work week".

Regarding "overtime", I'd much rather simply have a 40 hour job that paid more.

You might be surprised by how much "ownership" I have for my job and my "little digital children" and the environment they work in, and the people who depend on them.

It sounds like there are a few on this thread who make very quick judgments about others and respond in a very emotional way.

BTW, I've been told by several that I'd make an excellent doctor, or teacher, and that I should run for public office (oh, hell no).

 

[Divenut]

Just a question and I'm not trying to sound disrespectful but why would you work so long? My brother worked around the same amount of time and he died at the age of 67, he never got his first retirement or social security check.

Just my upbringing. Was usually the first to show up and last to leave. At first, because more hours = more money, as I climbed the corporate ladder, my roles often required the long hours. No complaints here. Allowed me to get the things I want and jobs I enjoyed doing.

 

[Steve welder]

Just a question and I'm not trying to sound disrespectful but why would you work so long? My brother worked around the same amount of time and he died at the age of 67, he never got his first retirement or social security check.

Sorry about your brother, that really is sad and its a story that unfortunately ive heard before.

It sounds like there are a few on this thread who make very quick judgments about others and respond in a very emotional way.

Now its quick judgements or responding in a emotional way. You just cant seem to let this go and get through your head any other thoughts other than your own and follow with than its how terrific you are at your as a justification
So one final time here's your post.

I work with quite a few doctors.

I make it a point to call them by their first name.
Only after they have earned my respect do I ever call them "Doctor_____" and even then it's rare.
There are some that I have never called by their title.

Being good in your skill and the service you provide has nothing to do with any of this.
Its just a matter of being and acting in a professional manner and showing respect for the environment your working in
Frankly if I was your employer and got wind of this, you'd call that doctor by the title doctor or you'd be working for someone else and that goes for posting on a car forum when your suppose to be working as well

 

[YY1]

Good thing my employer buys the beer on Friday instead, then isn't it?

As long as my work gets done, no one cares.

I can't help it if your job doesn't offer you such luxuries.

Occasionally I also get to shoot guns.....for work.

...and help design buildings!

...among other things.

...and as long as I'm blowin' my own horn...

I just got a 35% raise!

Don't think they have too much problem with how I act or conduct business.

I'm retiring in 3.3 years and they are begging me to help hire and train my replacement.

...and they are already talking about hiring two people to replace me.

 

[YY1]

As long as I'm pontificating...

Sometimes it isn't always about the money.

The last job I was at (22 years), the last three years were absolutely unbearable.
Management changed and the new boss (who just happened to have a Ph.D and also insisted on being addressed as "Doctor") was borderline incompetent and started demoting supervisors and replacing them with people that had degrees.
Fortunately I was somewhat insulated from this person as they had a "closed door policy" (who the F has that?) and only took audiences with "direct reports". The information exchange went into the toilet as everyone became afraid to tell the truth, and simply agreed all the while failing to achieve success, and instead looked for scapegoats. No feedback was ever asked for and any that was volunteered was immediately cast aside, sometimes accompanied by verbal abuse.They also changed their purchasing criteria from genuine analysis (which was one of my responsibilities) to basically buying whatever the salesmen recommended.

I took about a 40% cut to come to work where I am now and was happy to do it. The atmosphere is night and day. People are actually happy here and truly appreciate each other. I did get the maximum raise the past 3 years but this year they were able to get me straight, almost what I was making before, less responsibility, more variety, and a hell of a lot more friendly and open.

My wife can tell you the exact day I stopped saying the word "IDIOTS" when I came home from work.

That old boss lasted a total of 5 years, and the person they installed to be my supervisor lasted only 3.5 years, however that IT department is still in shambles. On my watch, my portion ran basically on cruise control and we adapted and adjusted as necessary. I always had an "open door" policy as did my former big boss, and we freely accepted ideas from anyone and gave them credit when due.

I occasionally run into people I supported in that previous job (there are many and some have Doctorate degrees), and 100% of them, without provocation tell me how awful the IT department is now, how no one answers any questions, how a lot of stuff simply doesn't work, and how much they miss me and my crew.

 

[toolmanmike]

I haven't driven an old car much this year, fewest miles in over a decade, and I live 5 minutes from work, so I haven't driven much in general. I'm going to make up for it next year.

I remember hearing gas was going to be hitting $10/gal early this year and decided $8/gal would be my cut off point. Never happened, but I'll keep that number for whatever comes down the pipe in the next year. Maybe I should double that since I saved so much by not driving?

I'm in the same boat. I drove my Swinger to Mopars in the Park but only to 2 local cruise in's since. I
am losing my Mopar mojo.

 

[318willrun]

I'm in the same boat. I drove my Swinger to Mopars in the Park but only to 2 local cruise in's since. I
am losing my Mopar mojo.

It can happen. I've noticed over the past several years with me, performance means less and long drives mean more. I can't say I've lost any zeal for the mopar mojo, but it's shifted to true drivers - even long haulers.

 

[YY1]

Just like rock and roll, classic car culture "never forgets".