Work Sucks!

[Sassy12U]

Ahhh so much work!

I have been working a lot of hours which is great because it pays my bills but I am so exhausted it’s not even funny. You know those times when you work all the time and you just start realizing what you are doing and how strenuous it is?

I’m having one of those times. I am getting paid, great, but am I really all worth it for the amount of pay? My customers are happy because I try and fit every person to what they request on their style of hair and have building more clientele, yet I’m getting really tired of just working all day every day you know?

But I guess this life and I must deal with it and push through it. Life can be hard and with the economy I do feel lucky to have a job where I can get a wage and tips. It’s just hard to keep moving forward and push on. Some of my friends have lost their jobs due to the economy. So it gives me more strength to be the best at what I do and create a good work ethic that will eventually benefit my children if I have find a decent guy.

My boss hasn’t given me any blah blah lately because I have been attracting more business, yet I feel like I’m getting robbed lol. Part of my money goes to the owner and she seems like she doesn’t do much at the Salon. Yea, she orders products, has maintenance on the store done but it makes me feel like I am worthless at times. This is why I have been pushing so hard and making sure that the customers who I do hair for come back and request for me to be the stylist.

I enjoy my job dearly but I guess I am just getting tired of the everyday same thing. Different people and different hair is fun but it’s just getting a little old for now. And I think the only reason is because I have been working so much lately. When I don’t work it’s not like this at all. I love working part time but I need more money and wish to start saving up so that I can look towards more of my future.

I guess I just needed to open up to you all about this because it’s kind of a hard thing to think about for me right now. I’m proud that I am doing something with my life and at least have a job and not living off of my parents yet, it’s still difficult.

If any of you have any suggestions on how to deal with the stress of work or the amount of hours pleeaaaase let me know because its hurting. I talked to my dad and he obviously wants me to keep pushing it and start saving money and that it will all pay off one day. Which I do believe but grrrr ! lol

Its so easy to say things that someone is not involved in you know? I really do my best and it has benefited me but I am not as good as the ones you see doing people’s hair that are models, famous, and the basic rich. I have some kinda rich people that tip well but I feel like my efforts could go farther with my career or my life. Maybe I should change my job, but like I said, I love doing hair, just not this much. Please let me know what you all think I should do or how to deal with the ‘normal’ stress that I’m going through.

I almost feel stupid posting this but I am really in hard spot with it. Maybe if I continue to work more overtime and get more clientele it will be easier but I haven’t worked this much… really ever… But I know its good for me and I should keep doing something.

This is also the reason why I have been a bit absent from the forum. The workload breaks me down physically and mentally and I have hardly had any time to rejuvenate. I do yoga when I can but that is even hard to fit in with sleep and everything else that involves being a girl.

Anyways, please let me know if you had advice for where I am at. I am taking a week off so I will see you all around and will be paying attention to anyone who may respond.

[freeringo]

You need to be satisfied with the simple things in life.
The older you get the more valuable the simple things are.
You need to be easily amused. Life is about having fun.
Make time for fun and really enjoy it.
Your life is unique and precious.

Finally
You need a man that makes you laugh.

[eejit101]

Find something to do that makes you happy when your not working.

For me it used to be poker, then it was this site, and now its mainly a combination of this site and my girlfriend.

So enjoy your time off, go out, drink underage or whatever it is you kids do

Just dont get into anything youll regret later in life.

If you enjoy Yoga (god knows why!) make more time for it, do something similar, find a man (yes, there are some nice ones out there, im one, but im taken)

Just enjoy life that you have outside of work, and itll make work more bearable.

I have a new job, it pays great, but i dont like it. I do it because after work i either get to spend time with Jenny, even if it is only on her break at work, but it cheers me up immensely.

[freeringo]

I just want to cry Eejit, Phil and Jenny!!!!!
This was the last Karaoke song I sang at the Casino



Time to party more Sassy

[GloBug]

well sassy thats a part of growing. well thats how i see it. i will tell u this it will good when u are able to relax from the fruits of your labor. just cope with it and it will all work out.

[eejit101]

Do what i do.

Find a job that pays well. Do it no matter what. Then find something else u love outside of it and do that.

Simples!

[Lilred36]

Look for two years I worked 7 days a week, 85 hours a week.I didn't like it but it did pay the bills and give me some time to chill when we were done.I look at it like this,after I turn 65 if I am lucky I will have 10 to 15 years to do whatever I want,I know u will be to old.NOT nessasarly, but you gotta do whats best for you.I am only working 40 hours a week now but we should be getting about 60 for the amount of work we do.Some peeps don't have a job,so I would just hang in there.Hope it gets better!

[Stoneydc04]

I would consider what i did in the past.

I use to work for a large electronic retailer doing car stereo installation. This should be obvious to those who pay attention, however, they went bankrupt and liquidated their assets. However, when this company was in business, I had a budget of about, well average, $325 a day. Meaning I had to install $325 of pure labor a day, not including whatever product was sold to them. Putting in a stereo was $35-50, amp/sub $59.99-75.00, remote start/security $125-300+. So basically by the time the day was half over, i would have already met my budget.

This is where it gets fun. Once i had legitimate customers to meet my budget (which also gave me a bonus), I would find the right "type" of customer to pay me on the side to do work to their vehicles. This "type" is hard to explain, people that swear a lot, people that continously ask for a deal, people that where certain clothes, people that deal drugs, people that seem like they should have exceptions, etc. You have to know who's willing to pay you cash. This "type" of person would come into my work, and ask for a radio to install. Ok, no problem. If they bring in their own radio, the charge through the store was $50. So, given that i know the "type" of person to ask, i would say, "hey, the store will charge you $50, but i can do it with the same quality of work for $35, full warranty on labor, just come see me if something should happen." I would walk out of work with $200-600 a day, on top of my wage and bonus.

Moral of the story, if you are thinking about leaving your job. Give your phone number to the people that you honestly enjoy cutting there hair, the people that tip exceptionally. See if you can find proper equipment to do perms and what not. I know nothing about hair. But i now perms aren't exactly cheap. Those people will tell other people about you, then those people tell others.

Once i was laid off from my job i had 4 phone calls a day, easy $200 a day. But in that business you need insurance to cover your ***. Its easy to cause thousands of dollars in damage in new cars with advanced electrical systems.

But if your good at what you do, you could do hair cuts on the side while searching for a new job. Think about the hair cuts you do in one day. Think about all the money you make them, but it going into your pocket instead.

Just my 2 cents. What i did was shady, but if your smart, consider it a trade skill, you should be compensated.

[GloBug]

Circuit City. well what did i win for guessing it.

[Sassy12U]

Simples! Lol 

Thank you all for giving me your thoughts. I really appreciate you all caring about me. This just goes to show how much people really care on here and can help other members when needed.

I try and enjoy the simple things in life like the yoga. I guess I need to take more action on things that I like to do to make me a better person and more well rounded. I do enjoy this forum and especially after knowing that many of you all care and are willing to share advice. I really pay attention to this. I know that life is the experience and the person is responsible for making their own life and experience which will lead to be unhappy or fulfilled, it’s just the work load that I have been taking on. And not to mention my ex boyfriend who really messed with my head and how I feel about life, trust, friends, etc… venting on here with responses based on care really help me get through all of this though.

“Time is precious” – I really like that because I realized that it is true. Everyone is only given one life to live and they can make whatever they want from it. Which is beautiful, but I feel selfish acting in such a way. It’s a really weird spot to be in for me.

At this time I only have guy friends, well mainly girl friends that are helpful and understanding. I have been extremely hesitant with guys ever since my ex and if the guy comes along than great. But Phil said to wait for him and you will run into him, don’t go looking for him. Which is really true and I’ve been thinking about that a lot.

Regret is something that I’m definitely not trying to get involved in. I feel selfish enough feeling this way with a job and some security. So I’m not going to do anything drastic. I do love to play poker but I need a bankroll or someone to stake me and help me grow in the game. I don’t think I’m one of those people (if they exists) that just goes and plays without gaining knowledge or support. Both financially and mentally I guess…

Phil, just make sure you take care of her. I know you will and I know that you are a great guy so I hope everything goes well with her. Relationships are very important but one really hurt me you know.. So make it the best!

“So enjoy your time off, go out, drink underage or whatever it is you kids do ” – Too funny 

I guess I am receiving the fruits of labor.. The money really… lol. But I hate growing up. This sucks. What happened to being a kid?!? Lol grr

I think I might get a dog or something to make me happy when I get home. I need to work and have little time for much else. I do have a week off so I will be active on here and make sure that I can get in the BAP and help out the bankroll. This is fun to me and has helped me with poker which is another thing that I really enjoy as well.

Other than that, I think that I’m just going to get more involved in Yoga to relieve the stress and maybe help out in the community. Most of my girl friends are nice and supportive but they can be complete 2 faces at times and sometimes when I tell them what I’m going through, they use it against me.. Doesn’t look like that here.. 

I think relaxation and finding other things will do the most for me. Playing poker is another thing but Yoga and talking on here really helps me out. So thanks everyone, I wish you knew how much it means to me.

[freeringo]

Simples! Lol 

Thank you all for giving me your thoughts. I really appreciate you all caring about me. This just goes to show how much people really care on here and can help other members when needed.

I try and enjoy the simple things in life like the yoga. I guess I need to take more action on things that I like to do to make me a better person and more well rounded. I do enjoy this forum and especially after knowing that many of you all care and are willing to share advice. I really pay attention to this. I know that life is the experience and the person is responsible for making their own life and experience which will lead to be unhappy or fulfilled, it’s just the work load that I have been taking on. And not to mention my ex boyfriend who really messed with my head and how I feel about life, trust, friends, etc… venting on here with responses based on care really help me get through all of this though.

“Time is precious” – I really like that because I realized that it is true. Everyone is only given one life to live and they can make whatever they want from it. Which is beautiful, but I feel selfish acting in such a way. It’s a really weird spot to be in for me.

At this time I only have guy friends, well mainly girl friends that are helpful and understanding. I have been extremely hesitant with guys ever since my ex and if the guy comes along than great. But Phil said to wait for him and you will run into him, don’t go looking for him. Which is really true and I’ve been thinking about that a lot.

Regret is something that I’m definitely not trying to get involved in. I feel selfish enough feeling this way with a job and some security. So I’m not going to do anything drastic. I do love to play poker but I need a bankroll or someone to stake me and help me grow in the game. I don’t think I’m one of those people (if they exists) that just goes and plays without gaining knowledge or support. Both financially and mentally I guess…

Phil, just make sure you take care of her. I know you will and I know that you are a great guy so I hope everything goes well with her. Relationships are very important but one really hurt me you know.. So make it the best!

“So enjoy your time off, go out, drink underage or whatever it is you kids do ” – Too funny 

I guess I am receiving the fruits of labor.. The money really… lol. But I hate growing up. This sucks. What happened to being a kid?!? Lol grr

I think I might get a dog or something to make me happy when I get home. I need to work and have little time for much else. I do have a week off so I will be active on here and make sure that I can get in the BAP and help out the bankroll. This is fun to me and has helped me with poker which is another thing that I really enjoy as well.

Other than that, I think that I’m just going to get more involved in Yoga to relieve the stress and maybe help out in the community. Most of my girl friends are nice and supportive but they can be complete 2 faces at times and sometimes when I tell them what I’m going through, they use it against me.. Doesn’t look like that here.. 

I think relaxation and finding other things will do the most for me. Playing poker is another thing but Yoga and talking on here really helps me out. So thanks everyone, I wish you knew how much it means to me.

You sound better already.

Remember to keep putting out your fermones and the man will come.

[eejit101]

Ill get you to 5 shares.

6 actually.

And ill add you to the list on sunday when its allowed.

Also - im sure they have figuredout i am the Phil you are talking about.

My advice when i am actually giving serious stuff is good usually.

Just do what makes u happy.

[eejit101]

Oh yeah, this shud explain simples....

[TerpZone]

TLDR.


While you're complaining about too much work, I'm complaining about not having a job.

I hate life. :(

[navuta]

TLDR.


While you're complaining about too much work, I'm complaining about not having a job.

I hate life. :(

Same here...
I dont have a job yet.
I wasted my time.. lost many opportunities...
My mother invested on me a lot..
And I missed many chances...
I hope u can cope with the stress of a normal work...
Growing old is cool..
I like ringo very much, he has many nice things to say about life...
ENJOY LIFE!!!

[Pokerkitty6]

I said thank you to many of you because you gave good advise. Personally I would rather have a girl come to my home and do my hair. I have a girl that works at a salon, but yet comes to my house for me. As a matter of fact, I called her tonight to set up an appointment. All work gets old after a while, but that is part of life. We all have to do it and you have a job that you are good at, that says alot right there. Who knows, keep getting clients and saving your money and one day you can own your own shop. I know a girl who started out doing makeup and she made a myspace page just for that and its taking off like crazy just from her clients word of mouth. She posts alot of pictures of before and after. She also talks about the event it was used for. Lots of ideas out there and I have a feeling you're gonna be just fine. Keep you head up and smile on your face. You have talent.

[BnLM5]

Sassy you said it when you said you hated growing up. It sucks growing up all of the pains that go along with it. It is so tough. But the good thing is that it can all be worth it. But first you have to know what it is that you want. Then you go get it. Just like that! If you love your job and what you do but the fact that your work and personality is working and paying well but it is taking more from you than you like. And given to the owner who doesn't have to do much for it, thanks to you. (Idea) You look into what it takes for you to set up a small business of your own and you find a few good people like you to work there. Then you work when you please as you would be the owner and still doing what you love, and at the same time you collect from those who have a booth or how ever you choose to handle it. Then you have your own clients at your own shop at your your will. Making and keeping all of your money and then some. Just remember the more you make the more you spend. Life is all about living happily! What makes you truly happy? What ever it is .... go get it! Now while you are young so you can enjoy it forever!

[taylovesthebeatles]

Sassy, I apologize for just now reading and responding to this thread. It's been an absolutely crazy week for me with no signs of winding down in the immediate future, so I haven't really been on NDN much either.

I'm not sure what advice I have for you as far as the job burnout and stress goes, but I can definitely sympathize and hopefully give you some insight into what you were saying about your dad and not really understanding what you're going through.

I've definitely been in your position before, and I still am to a very large extent. Both of my parents are lawyers, and though I have inherited an extremely strong work ethic from both of them as their daughter, I know that I certainly don't have the desire or drive to work nearly as hard as either one of them. It's not for lack of trying either, it's just that something like they do is just not fitting for me as an individual and that's that. With that said, it's very difficult for parents who either feel as if or actually do more at their job than their children to truly empathize with them and their stressors which are just as legitimate. I know for me personally, it is getting more and more difficult to relate to my parents in terms of these issues as I am working on applying for and succeeding in grad school. Both of my parents went to law school, which is a completely different ball game than even graduate school work. And it's very difficult for my parents to accept that I'm working and trying as hard as I can when the work required is certainly not anywhere close to what they had to do. What ultimately matters is that you are doing both what you want and what will really help you succeed the most in your life, and not what everyone else may say.

I hope this helped and made sense, lol. Good luck and we're always here for advice.

[BnLM5]

Sassy, I apologize for just now reading and responding to this thread. It's been an absolutely crazy week for me with no signs of winding down in the immediate future, so I haven't really been on NDN much either.

I'm not sure what advice I have for you as far as the job burnout and stress goes, but I can definitely sympathize and hopefully give you some insight into what you were saying about your dad and not really understanding what you're going through.

I've definitely been in your position before, and I still am to a very large extent. Both of my parents are lawyers, and though I have inherited an extremely strong work ethic from both of them as their daughter, I know that I certainly don't have the desire or drive to work nearly as hard as either one of them. It's not for lack of trying either, it's just that something like they do is just not fitting for me as an individual and that's that. With that said, it's very difficult for parents who either feel as if or actually do more at their job than their children to truly empathize with them and their stressors which are just as legitimate. I know for me personally, it is getting more and more difficult to relate to my parents in terms of these issues as I am working on applying for and succeeding in grad school. Both of my parents went to law school, which is a completely different ball game than even graduate school work. And it's very difficult for my parents to accept that I'm working and trying as hard as I can when the work required is certainly not anywhere close to what they had to do. What ultimately matters is that you are doing both what you want and what will really help you succeed the most in your life, and not what everyone else may say.

I hope this helped and made sense, lol. Good luck and we're always here for advice.

Tay I think this made perfect sense and even more how nicely written and how well thought out it is. Everything will work out for you I am sorry it is taking so long. Too bad your mom couldn't come across this and read it.