My workplace is falling apart… - Page 2

FakeSnake · 17-03-2008, 13:10

Interestinly, on the flip side.
OUR organisation will be outsourcing over 50% of it IT staff (including me!) in the next 18months.
I am quite happy in my job, and kind of look forward to the change. I have beeing with this company for 13 years now.

Dee · 17-03-2008, 13:34

13 years? I suppose by todays standards, thats quite impressive

The longest I have stayed in a job, I think is about 2.5 years, I left each one for different reasons, the best one being (on my CV) as Work vs Workload ratio

Was a shame, because that was one of the most chilled out places Ive ever worked, wear what you want to work, freebies from suppliers, lovely people

I almost miss it

Mark · 17-03-2008, 14:51

I've gone past 15 years at my place, and if you add on placement and temp work it's nearer 17, but I'm not even close to the longest-serving employee (27 years).

In the software industry that's a rare thing indeed (though there are of course obvious candidates at Microsoft and Apple).

FakeSnake · 17-03-2008, 16:58

Thats the thing about liking your job though.. I like it here and thus stayed.

Work is not always about the money

Dee · 17-03-2008, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by FakeSnake

Work is not always about the money

It is with me

Luckily I enjoy what I do, its just not what I want to do for the rest of my life

Garp · 17-03-2008, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by FakeSnake

Thats the thing about liking your job though.. I like it here and thus stayed.

Work is not always about the money

I loved working at the college, the pace of work was great, the staff nice (for the most part) the students not too much of a pain in the neck... however I wasn't earning a living wage, and when I was in a serious relationship a few years ago and I was seriously considering marriage, I came to realise some things needed to change, I needed to up my game and get into a better paid job or I'd never be able to support a couple, or even do my fair share of supporting a couple. 3 years down the line my pay has doubled, and I'm more than capable of that now. Not so convinced I'll stick out this particular role, but it'll give me the skill set to move into roles that may well be a half-way house between the two

Wossi · 17-03-2008, 17:44

I thought you meant literally, ours is actually falling apart in places for some reason. Whenever work needs doing, they always seem to hire the cowboy's that get shown on watchdog :/

FakeSnake · 17-03-2008, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betty

It is with me

Luckily I enjoy what I do, its just not what I want to do for the rest of my life

its good that you enjoy what you do, to me thats as important if not more so than money now. But I guess I am getting on a bit and have the things I want in life.

I know you have plans to do other things, and I really hope they succeed, but as always ... be prepared (not literally) for it to fall flat on its arse.. it could happen. Always have something in reserve when going out on your own venture.

Dee · 18-03-2008, 17:51

Aw Kitten

My underling Amy has an interview tomoro and is off work until next Wednesday now, she is sick with worry about this place and has apparently lost weight through stress and its now effecting her homelife. I dont blame her for wanting to get out, but she said she knows of 4 other people who are actively job hunting. We are seriously going to be left with nobody

17-03-2008, 13:10	#11
FakeSnake Absinthe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Devonshire Posts: 1,143	Interestinly, on the flip side. OUR organisation will be outsourcing over 50% of it IT staff (including me!) in the next 18months. I am quite happy in my job, and kind of look forward to the change. I have beeing with this company for 13 years now.

17-03-2008, 13:34	#12
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	13 years? I suppose by todays standards, thats quite impressive The longest I have stayed in a job, I think is about 2.5 years, I left each one for different reasons, the best one being (on my CV) as Work vs Workload ratio Was a shame, because that was one of the most chilled out places Ive ever worked, wear what you want to work, freebies from suppliers, lovely people I almost miss it

17-03-2008, 14:51	#13
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I've gone past 15 years at my place, and if you add on placement and temp work it's nearer 17, but I'm not even close to the longest-serving employee (27 years). In the software industry that's a rare thing indeed (though there are of course obvious candidates at Microsoft and Apple).

17-03-2008, 16:58	#14
FakeSnake Absinthe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Devonshire Posts: 1,143	Thats the thing about liking your job though.. I like it here and thus stayed. Work is not always about the money

17-03-2008, 17:44	#17
Wossi Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 1,385	I thought you meant literally, ours is actually falling apart in places for some reason. Whenever work needs doing, they always seem to hire the cowboy's that get shown on watchdog :/

18-03-2008, 17:51	#19
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	Aw Kitten My underling Amy has an interview tomoro and is off work until next Wednesday now, she is sick with worry about this place and has apparently lost weight through stress and its now effecting her homelife. I dont blame her for wanting to get out, but she said she knows of 4 other people who are actively job hunting. We are seriously going to be left with nobody