What Are You Doing Right Now
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I've inherited a lot... off the top of my head, here we have:
10-12 48 port switches, easily as many patch panels if not more...split between 2 main areas, with 2 cabs in each...and spaghetti doesn't come close...Plus the cables have then been zip-tied together to within an inch of their life, with no wiggle room, and plenty of pinch points...
Cables punched into the wrong slots on some patch panels (is it that hard to follow the colours?!)...I have a fun weekend ahead of me at some point I feel...
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@gjacobse said:
@MattSpeller said:
@gjacobse said:
@MattSpeller said:
Morning ML - feeling refreshed after a long weekend & ready to start in on fixing some broken garbage.
About time you came back.
BTW,.. you're out of Whiskey
I never stock such swill Sir and I'll thank you not to sully my good name with such slander.
Well - it was dark, and I have a mask on. The flash light on my phone wasn't working quite right and I was afraid one of your neighbors would notice the side door open....
Did you at least find the money I left?
I'm certain you had the wrong house if you found whiskey and failed to set off any of the myriad boobytraps and landmines.
Also if it did not smell of richly tanned leather, aromatic cedar and musk you had the wrong address.
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Never boring reading the posts around here....
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It's understandable. Whiskey is not for all "men", only those of us who are accustomed to chopping wood with one hand and yoking oxen with the other.
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@MattSpeller said:
@wirestyle22 said:
Inherited
Spaghetti for lunch I see
Yeah but because it isn't labeled I couldn't tell you where the noodles go
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@wirestyle22 said:
@MattSpeller said:
@wirestyle22 said:
Inherited
Spaghetti for lunch I see
Yeah but because it isn't labeled I couldn't tell you where the noodles go
I know that feeling...cable tracers outside of working hours...
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@NattNatt said:
@wirestyle22 said:
@MattSpeller said:
@wirestyle22 said:
Inherited
Spaghetti for lunch I see
Yeah but because it isn't labeled I couldn't tell you where the noodles go
I know that feeling...cable tracers outside of working hours...
I work on the weekends all the time only getting paid for 40 hours. I get my evaluation done and my average is a 4 out of 5 (basically the highest they will ever give) except they say I took 6 sick days--5 of which were cardiologist visits for genetic testing and I'm "not reliable enough". The only day I legitimately had a non-scheduled day off was because the office policy is to not come in sick.
I'm like Wat.
You'd think they would be understanding considering all I do for this company. Smh. It makes me not want to go above and beyond. I get no credit for anything I do only attitude. Then I get annoyed that nothing is up to my standards. Maybe my expectations are too high. Idk.
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@wirestyle22 said:
@NattNatt said:
@wirestyle22 said:
@MattSpeller said:
@wirestyle22 said:
Inherited
Spaghetti for lunch I see
Yeah but because it isn't labeled I couldn't tell you where the noodles go
I know that feeling...cable tracers outside of working hours...
I work on the weekends all the time only getting paid for 40 hours. I get my evaluation done and my average is a 4 out of 5 (basically the highest they will ever give) except they say I took 6 sick days--5 of which were cardiologist visits for genetic testing and I'm "not reliable enough". The only day I legitimately had a non-scheduled day off was because the office policy is to not come in sick.
I'm like Wat.
You'd think they would be understanding considering all I do for this company. Smh. It makes me not want to go above and beyond. I get no credit for anything I do only attitude. Then I get annoyed that nothing is up to my standards. Maybe my expectations are too high. Idk.
wow...that's bad dude...that's worse than my last job, and I left that because of it...if they don't even recognise your efforts, then leave while you still can!
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Why are you working weekends?
When I was younger I worked weekends because I was poor, the things I wanted to cost money, and I could make extra money working the weekends.. now, that's simply not the case.
And sure, while my job allows some flex time to work weekends, it's not a normal requirement of my job.
Is it of yours?
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@wirestyle22 most jobs are that way. You'll either find a good situation where you are appreciated, or you will eventually outgrow the need to go above and beyond for mediocre employers. Obviously, you want the former, not the latter.
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@NattNatt said:
@wirestyle22 said:
@NattNatt said:
@wirestyle22 said:
@MattSpeller said:
@wirestyle22 said:
Inherited
Spaghetti for lunch I see
Yeah but because it isn't labeled I couldn't tell you where the noodles go
I know that feeling...cable tracers outside of working hours...
I work on the weekends all the time only getting paid for 40 hours. I get my evaluation done and my average is a 4 out of 5 (basically the highest they will ever give) except they say I took 6 sick days--5 of which were cardiologist visits for genetic testing and I'm "not reliable enough". The only day I legitimately had a non-scheduled day off was because the office policy is to not come in sick.
I'm like Wat.
You'd think they would be understanding considering all I do for this company. Smh. It makes me not want to go above and beyond. I get no credit for anything I do only attitude. Then I get annoyed that nothing is up to my standards. Maybe my expectations are too high. Idk.
wow...that's bad dude...that's worse than my last job, and I left that because of it...if they don't even recognise your efforts, then leave while you still can!
I'm just educating myself as hard as I can and then I'll start applying. I have confidence issues with my knowledge but only for the interview. I know I can do any job. I went in as a anaesthesia technician in the operating room of a major hospital for instance. I didn't know anything starting that job.
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@Dashrender said:
Why are you working weekends?
When I was younger I worked weekends because I was poor, the things I wanted to cost money, and I could make extra money working the weekends.. now, that's simply not the case.
And sure, while my job allows some flex time to work weekends, it's not a normal requirement of my job.
Is it of yours?
I go above and beyond. If I see a problem I try to fix it even if it isn't a benefit to me. My work ethic isn't appreciated though unfortunately. Salary is like indentured servitude.
Note: it's not exactly a requirement but I can't realistically run this place without working weekends sometimes--to my standards. Even with me doing this I'm at the mercy of the executive director and I can't make any changes or do anything but they expect it to improve somehow.
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@wirestyle22 said:
@Dashrender said:
Why are you working weekends?
When I was younger I worked weekends because I was poor, the things I wanted to cost money, and I could make extra money working the weekends.. now, that's simply not the case.
And sure, while my job allows some flex time to work weekends, it's not a normal requirement of my job.
Is it of yours?
I go above and beyond. If I see a problem I try to fix it even if it isn't a benefit to me. My work ethic isn't appreciated though unfortunately. Salary is like indentured servitude.
Keep at it, work hard, and don't let your current situation dull your ass kicking attitude.
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@MattSpeller said:
@wirestyle22 said:
@Dashrender said:
Why are you working weekends?
When I was younger I worked weekends because I was poor, the things I wanted to cost money, and I could make extra money working the weekends.. now, that's simply not the case.
And sure, while my job allows some flex time to work weekends, it's not a normal requirement of my job.
Is it of yours?
I go above and beyond. If I see a problem I try to fix it even if it isn't a benefit to me. My work ethic isn't appreciated though unfortunately. Salary is like indentured servitude.
Keep at it, work hard, and don't let your current situation dull your ass kicking attitude.
I'm trying to fight the good fight. It's easier some days than others. I'm a very motivated person though and I am constantly reading and expanding my knowledge. I'll keep you guys updated when I end up leaving here though. It'll be a happy day.
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@MattSpeller said:
@wirestyle22 said:
@Dashrender said:
Why are you working weekends?
When I was younger I worked weekends because I was poor, the things I wanted to cost money, and I could make extra money working the weekends.. now, that's simply not the case.
And sure, while my job allows some flex time to work weekends, it's not a normal requirement of my job.
Is it of yours?
I go above and beyond. If I see a problem I try to fix it even if it isn't a benefit to me. My work ethic isn't appreciated though unfortunately. Salary is like indentured servitude.
Keep at it, work hard, and don't let your current situation dull your ass kicking attitude.
actually I disagree - if you feel stifled like this, you should leave, and leave ASAP. Don't allow your attitude to become damaged by a bad environment.
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@Dashrender said:
@MattSpeller said:
@wirestyle22 said:
@Dashrender said:
Why are you working weekends?
When I was younger I worked weekends because I was poor, the things I wanted to cost money, and I could make extra money working the weekends.. now, that's simply not the case.
And sure, while my job allows some flex time to work weekends, it's not a normal requirement of my job.
Is it of yours?
I go above and beyond. If I see a problem I try to fix it even if it isn't a benefit to me. My work ethic isn't appreciated though unfortunately. Salary is like indentured servitude.
Keep at it, work hard, and don't let your current situation dull your ass kicking attitude.
actually I disagree - if you feel stifled like this, you should leave, and leave ASAP. Don't allow your attitude to become damaged by a bad environment.
I'm with @Dashrender the moment you feel this way about your job, find a way out. Don't burn bridges, but staying is just throwing your happiness and your career opportunities away.
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@Dashrender said:
@MattSpeller said:
@wirestyle22 said:
@Dashrender said:
Why are you working weekends?
When I was younger I worked weekends because I was poor, the things I wanted to cost money, and I could make extra money working the weekends.. now, that's simply not the case.
And sure, while my job allows some flex time to work weekends, it's not a normal requirement of my job.
Is it of yours?
I go above and beyond. If I see a problem I try to fix it even if it isn't a benefit to me. My work ethic isn't appreciated though unfortunately. Salary is like indentured servitude.
Keep at it, work hard, and don't let your current situation dull your ass kicking attitude.
actually I disagree - if you feel stifled like this, you should leave, and leave ASAP. Don't allow your attitude to become damaged by a bad environment.
Once I feel strong in my knowledge I definitely will. I will also help them to find someone more suited to this environment. I'm not a grudge holder at all.
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@scottalanmiller said:
@Dashrender said:
@MattSpeller said:
@wirestyle22 said:
@Dashrender said:
Why are you working weekends?
When I was younger I worked weekends because I was poor, the things I wanted to cost money, and I could make extra money working the weekends.. now, that's simply not the case.
And sure, while my job allows some flex time to work weekends, it's not a normal requirement of my job.
Is it of yours?
I go above and beyond. If I see a problem I try to fix it even if it isn't a benefit to me. My work ethic isn't appreciated though unfortunately. Salary is like indentured servitude.
Keep at it, work hard, and don't let your current situation dull your ass kicking attitude.
actually I disagree - if you feel stifled like this, you should leave, and leave ASAP. Don't allow your attitude to become damaged by a bad environment.
I'm with @Dashrender the moment you feel this way about your job, find a way out. Don't burn bridges, but staying is just throwing your happiness and your career opportunities away.
I can see both sides of it. My happiness doesn't come from my job but I have a lot of great parts of my life. When I go home my job doesn't influence me. I'm good at compartmentalizing.
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@wirestyle22 said:
@Dashrender said:
@MattSpeller said:
@wirestyle22 said:
@Dashrender said:
Why are you working weekends?
When I was younger I worked weekends because I was poor, the things I wanted to cost money, and I could make extra money working the weekends.. now, that's simply not the case.
And sure, while my job allows some flex time to work weekends, it's not a normal requirement of my job.
Is it of yours?
I go above and beyond. If I see a problem I try to fix it even if it isn't a benefit to me. My work ethic isn't appreciated though unfortunately. Salary is like indentured servitude.
Keep at it, work hard, and don't let your current situation dull your ass kicking attitude.
actually I disagree - if you feel stifled like this, you should leave, and leave ASAP. Don't allow your attitude to become damaged by a bad environment.
Once I feel strong in my knowledge I definitely will. I will also help them to find someone more suited to this environment. I'm not a grudge holder at all.
I hate to say that's to late. Leave now while you still like learning. Many people "once they feel strong in knowledge" kinda stop growing/learning. Start looking now. Who knows you might find something tomorrow you love, then again it might take a year, but you should start now.
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@wirestyle22 said:
Once I feel strong in my knowledge I definitely will. I will also help them to find someone more suited to this environment. I'm not a grudge holder at all.
Don't make arbitrary reasons for lingering. That's a common mistake. The longer you stay, the harder it is to leave and the fewer options to do so exist.
