Star Member Tobin S. (7,698 posts)
Ever have one of those days when you just feel defeated?
I graduated from college in December and have been unable to find a better job despite working really hard at it. At my current job, I work with a bunch of assholes. They are the kind of people that try to tear each other down in an attempt to make themselves feel superior. This morning, a couple of them thought it was funny that I had worked so hard and spent a lot of money on my education, but still haven't found a better job. Considering the source, it's not something that I'm taking to heart, but it still didn't make my day any brighter.
Out of over 50 employees, I am the only person working at my current employer who has a college education as far as I know. The owner of the company does not have a degree and neither does the general manager. I know how to make that company better from two different perspectives, but, apparently, they think I'm more valuable driving a truck for them. There's no climbing the ladder for me at that place, so I've had to look elsewhere.
To hell with all of them. I am going to get out of that place. It's just a matter of time.
fizzgig (22,957 posts)
8. i feel that way a lot
i just hit my mid-30s and i'm no where near where i thought i'd be at this age in terms of my job. i got my degree in journalism, worked as a reporter for five years and it just didn't turn out well. after that i decided that wasn't the life for me and now i help run a call center. there are days i feel like an absolute failure and it can be hard to shake. i haven't quite hit the ceiling, but, barring and unexpected resignation, it will be some time before i can advance any further.
all i can do is drop it a gear and push up the hill. i know you can do that and i wish you all the best.
fizzgig (22,957 posts)
8. i feel that way a lot
i just hit my mid-30s and i'm no where near where i thought i'd be at this age in terms of my job. i got my degree in journalism, worked as a reporter for five years and it just didn't turn out well.
a degree in Music History,
To hell with all of them. I am going to get out of that place.
fizzgig (22,957 posts)
8. i feel that way a lot
i just hit my mid-30s and i'm no where near where i thought i'd be at this age in terms of my job. i got my degree in journalism, worked as a reporter for five years and it just didn't turn out well
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Maybe you should try smoking a lot of weed, Fizz. Maybe that would help.
Oh, wait.
fizzgig (22,957 posts)
8. i feel that way a lot
i just hit my mid-30s and i'm no where near where i thought i'd be at this age in terms of my job. i got my degree in journalism, worked as a reporter for five years and it just didn't turn out well. after that i decided that wasn't the life for me and now i help run a call center. there are days i feel like an absolute failure and it can be hard to shake. i haven't quite hit the ceiling, but, barring and unexpected resignation, it will be some time before i can advance any further.
all i can do is drop it a gear and push up the hill. i know you can do that and i wish you all the best.
I'm really surprised thunderthighs fails to understand that.
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I would think an individual periodically showing up with her head shaved and often showing up hung-over, might have some influence on management decisions about her leadership potential.
I graduated from college in December and have been unable to find a better job despite working really hard at it. At my current job, I work with a bunch of assholes. They are the kind of people that try to tear each other down in an attempt to make themselves feel superior. This morning, a couple of them thought it was funny that I had worked so hard and spent a lot of money on my education, but still haven't found a better job.
Since no one else has leaped on this high hanging curve ball ... when did Tobin start working for DU? :rimshot:
Since no one else has leaped on this high hanging curve ball ... when did Tobin start working for DU? :rimshot:
Since no one else has leaped on this high hanging curve ball ... when did Tobin start working for DU? :rimshot:
I know how to make that company better from two different perspectives, but, apparently, they think I'm more valuable driving a truck for them. There's no climbing the ladder for me at that place, so I've had to look elsewhere.
Hmmm... Starbucks. Seattle. Short haired, heavy set woman behind the wheel.
Wanna bet that's a Subaru?
:lmao:
I know how to make that company better from two different perspectives ... . There's no climbing the ladder for me at that place, so I've had to look elsewhere.
Reminds me of a soldier that has just graduated PLDC (the first NCO leadership school we go to in the Army) and thinks that with his/her new found knowledge and insight into Army leadership he/she is going to change the entire Army because only he/she knows exactly the Army needs to make it run better because it's obvious to them (and only them) that they can run it better than the rest of us.
... I've had to look elsewhere.
Here's something they don't teach in college (because it's against their economic interests) and I'll give it to you for free so you don't have to take out a loan:
It's not about getting an education in what you want, it's about getting an education in what other people want.
Unless what you know is worth other people paying money for you to know it than what you know isn't worth other people paying for you to know it so you will be stuck paying for it yourself.
It seems so obvious I'm surprised I even have to say it...maybe that is an indication of just how stupid Tobin really is.
Reminds me of a soldier that has just graduated PLDC (the first NCO leadership school we go to in the Army) and thinks that with his/her new found knowledge and insight into Army leadership he/she is going to change the entire Army because only he/she knows exactly the Army needs to make it run better because it's obvious to them (and only them) that they can run it better than the rest of us.
Here's something they don't teach in college (because it's against their economic interests) and I'll give it to you for free so you don't have to take out a loan:
It's not about getting an education in what you want, it's about getting an education in what other people want.
Unless what you know is worth other people paying money for you to know it than what you know isn't worth other people paying for you to know it so you will be stuck paying for it yourself.
It seems so obvious I'm surprised I even have to say it...maybe that is an indication of just how stupid Tobin really is.
Reminds me of a soldier that has just graduated PLDC (the first NCO leadership school .
H-5!
Somehow I'm guessing his, "mak(ing) that company better," would make it less- or un-profitable. Or maybe would entail violating multiple state or Federal regulations. Or just be utterly stupid.
I hope he isn't expecting an invitation to their Good Riddance! party celebrating his exit.
Star Member Tobin S. (7,698 posts)
Ever have one of those days when you just feel defeated?
I graduated from college in December and have been unable to find a better job despite working really hard at it. At my current job, I work with a bunch of assholes. They are the kind of people that try to tear each other down in an attempt to make themselves feel superior. This morning, a couple of them thought it was funny that I had worked so hard and spent a lot of money on my education, but still haven't found a better job. Considering the source, it's not something that I'm taking to heart, but it still didn't make my day any brighter.
Out of over 50 employees, I am the only person working at my current employer who has a college education as far as I know. The owner of the company does not have a degree and neither does the general manager. I know how to make that company better from two different perspectives, but, apparently, they think I'm more valuable driving a truck for them. There's no climbing the ladder for me at that place, so I've had to look elsewhere.
useless BSME degree
Dummie thinks his degree entitles him to be the next CEO on Undercover Boss. Reality says he should be the next shift manager at taco bell.
PLDC?
You old fart.
Cut you in half and count the stripes. :fuelfire: :tongue:
Star Member Tobin S. (7,698 posts)
Out of over 50 employees, I am the only person working at my current employer who has a college education as far as I know. The owner of the company does not have a degree and neither does the general manager. I know how to make that company better from two different perspectives, but, apparently, they think I'm more valuable driving a truck for them. There's no climbing the ladder for me at that place, so I've had to look elsewhere.
To hell with all of them. I am going to get out of that place. It's just a matter of time.
Then shut the **** up and get back to work, "driver". That floor ain't gonna wax itself.
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