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Another work week

Luvsmyfam — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:22:20 GMT

well,another work week has come and gone for me.nothing new,other than the newest person who works at my library,has given her notice.she got a much better position with benies and retirement.i really clicked with her,so will be sorry to see her go.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Re: Another work week

drizzellla — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:32:19 GMT

Sorry to hear that.

I think a huge part of liking a job is that you also enjoy the company of the people that you work with. I still get together regularly with a group of friends, and I consider each one a friend, that I worked with 25 years ago.

The pay was pitiful, the hours were long and the customers were wonderful and some rude. But we all worked hard and looked out for one another.

Hope the next person that is hired will be a keeper.

Re: Another work week

Love my grandkids — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 01:22:05 GMT

@LuvsmyfamYou do the same

Re: Another work week

hckynutjohn — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:25:33 GMT

@Luvsmyfam

Same here, but no work. Another week has gone by with zero doctor visits. Next week will be a least 2. Depending on my conditions, they may order a procedure or 2.

Take 'em as they come.

Enjoy your weekend @Luvsmyfam 😁

hckynut 🇺🇸

Re: Another work week

meallen616 — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 10:06:25 GMT

@Luvsmyfamand everyone,

Re: Another work week

AuntG — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 10:36:01 GMT

Have always liked the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years, probably because of the short weeks and holiday pay. I no longer work but I remember that dreaded feeling of going back to work in January knowing the next paid holiday wouldn't be until the end of May.

Re: Another work week

CalminHeart — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 13:01:16 GMT

I managed people most of my life. Your attitude of "it is what it is" sounds healthy.

I always ask about pay and benefits. If they aren't much, people will always come and go. It's the nature of the beast of low wages and no/lousy benefits.

Re: Another work week

Mom2Dogs — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 13:16:52 GMT

@LuvsmyfamYes that stinks...My husband and I have worked together all of our married life - no employees. Oh how I always wanted some work friends.

I do have a couple of long time friends but I always wanted to expand that base....sometimes ya just need new conversation and different experiences with people.

At 67 years old, (me) finding people that you click with is difficult.

Re: Another work week

LindaSal — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 14:12:56 GMT

My DH and I ran our office together for 30 years and I know how it is when someone you really like and get along with leaves for another opportunity. I never really made "friends" in my situation being the boss's wife and all but there were a few I did keep in touch with somewhat for awhile after we sold the practice. They have since pretty much gone their own ways and that's okay, I still have DH, which is my best friend anyway

Re: Another work week

Mom2Dogs — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 15:06:22 GMT

@LindaSalI agree, but I do need girl friends...and currently one friend is giving me great angst, and I am not sure why.

My social life revolves around these three friends and we generally do most things together....the three women are all related, so sometimes I feel like the odd man out.

Re: Another work week

San Antonio Gal — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 16:01:40 GMT

Agree @Mom2Dogs that you need more than just your spouse for friends.

Re: Another work week

hckynutjohn — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 16:43:06 GMT

@CalminHeartwrote:
I managed people most of my life. Your attitude of "it is what it is" sounds healthy.
@CalminHeart
Interesting to me in relation to my life. I was managed all of my 33 years working for the same company(3 different names). My attitude was the opposite of "play along to get along". Things I felt were out of the norm, I questioned, others just followed.
Most of my "outside life"! I managed about everything in which I had an interest. It wasn't because that was a goal in my life. It seemed I was mostly in the wrong place at the right time, or vice versa. What was the most important characteristic to me of those I managed? Attitude, nothing else came even close.
hckynut 🇺🇸

Re: Another work week

LindaSal — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:19:26 GMT

@Mom2DogsOh I totally understand the need for girlfriends, I was just concentrating on the work friends thing. I am blessed to still have my best friend from high school, our husbands are very good friends too from all of our years spending time together. I have a couple of other good friends but don't see them all that often. I hope things get better with the one that's causing you angst, sometimes people do that but I think it's most likely not intentional

Re: Another work week

ECBG — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 02:22:01 GMT

SO very sorry!

I lost a very good friend at work; hopefully she can come back here to live, but we don't have a place for her!