Life How much time do you put in at work?

Detoxing · 02-05-2013, 03:27 PM

I'm a 27 year old male, and im starting to realize that this is my time, it's now or never. Right here, right now, i need to make a future for myself. If im ever going to be where i imagine myself being when im 50, then i gotta get my ass in gear and find the motivation to do what it takes to succeed. I have to change.

Clocking in/out everyday depending on some one else to pay me.....that's not going to cut it. My wife lost her job a month ago for cost saving reasons, and i need to make some damn money. Just getting by doesn't cut it anymore. I have to grow the **** up and create some opportunities for myself or risk being 50 years old, renting out of an apartment and living off of Social Security.....and struggling paycheck to paycheck from now until then.

**** that.

I just had a real emotional realization that....this just isn't good enough and nothing is going to change unless i step it up and change it. I need to put in more work. For myself.

So how much time do you put in in a days worth of work?

loochy · 02-05-2013, 03:29 PM

most normal weeks are around 45 hours, some weeks are longer. We are supposed to have off every other Friday, so that makes 9 hour days (not including lunch breaks and so forth). Sometimes I have to work long and sometimes I have to work "off" Fridays or weekends, but not too often.

Dayze · 02-05-2013, 03:33 PM

45-50. sometimes more depending on what's gonig on.

**Pestilence** · 02-05-2013, 03:35 PM

Doing actual work or just being here?

**luv** · 02-05-2013, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Doing actual work or just being here?

I'll need to know the answer to this before voting, too.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 02-05-2013, 03:36 PM

poor poll choices.

In general I do 8 hour days give or take, but sometimes they can be 12 hr or more if needed. Sometimes I may take off early on a Friday to account for that, sometimes not.

**keg in kc** · 02-05-2013, 03:37 PM

Not nearly enough.

Although I work from home, so technically I spend 24 hours a day at work.

Gadzooks · 02-05-2013, 03:41 PM

Do you have kids?
If not, the best idea is to change companies within the same industry. As long as you don't burn any bridges on your path, you can end up back at the same company in the same position making 30% or more than you are now.
I've known a lot of guys who have done this. Unfortunately, I knocked my wife up three times so I can't endeavor on the same experiment. I also carry around a great level of envy and hatred towards my friends who have been successful using my advice.

Strongside · 02-05-2013, 03:41 PM

Put in 16 just yesterday. Worked 5 on Sunday. 9 today. 30 hours down and it's Tuesday. The less glamorous side of Advertising...

The good news is that this kind of schedule is rare for me. I'm typically running 40-50 hours a week.

**Nzoner** · 02-05-2013, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strongside

Put in 16 just yesterday. Worked 5 on Sunday. 9 today. 30 hours down and it's Tuesday. The less glamorous side of Advertising...

The good news is that this kind of schedule is rare for me. I'm typically running 40-50 hours a week.

What kind of advertising exactly?

**Nzoner** · 02-05-2013, 04:05 PM

As for the OP I started my own business at 28 and just turned 50,so imo you're getting serious at the right time i.e. don't wait much longer.Good luck.

Detoxing · 02-05-2013, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nzoner

As for the OP I started my own business at 28 and just turned 50,so imo you're getting serious at the right time i.e. don't wait much longer.Good luck.

Thanks. I have tons of resources at my disposal, and the business it up and going already....I just gotta figure out a way to make the most of it and keep myself motivated.

**Stewie** · 02-05-2013, 03:41 PM

I spend too much time in meetings, so my 8+ hours at work is diluted.

**GloryDayz** · 02-05-2013, 03:42 PM

Spend 9-10 in the office, then have the laptop at home for a less intense work experience... Usually called for issues at a facility in the evenings once to twice a week. It's the new world order, get used to it if you're in IT...

Fun days with labor not liking the new world order too much!

loochy · 02-05-2013, 03:44 PM

When our factory workers went on strike I put in 90 hours a week for 10 weeks.

View Poll Results: How much time do you put in?
0. I dont work right now	5	5.00%
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8-12 hrs	71	71.00%
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02-05-2013, 03:27 PM	Topic Starter
Detoxing Dyslexic Speed Reader Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $449739093	How much time do you put in at work? I'm a 27 year old male, and im starting to realize that this is my time, it's now or never. Right here, right now, i need to make a future for myself. If im ever going to be where i imagine myself being when im 50, then i gotta get my ass in gear and find the motivation to do what it takes to succeed. I have to change. Clocking in/out everyday depending on some one else to pay me.....that's not going to cut it. My wife lost her job a month ago for cost saving reasons, and i need to make some damn money. Just getting by doesn't cut it anymore. I have to grow the ** up and create some opportunities for myself or risk being 50 years old, renting out of an apartment and living off of Social Security.....and struggling paycheck to paycheck from now until then. ** that. I just had a real emotional realization that....this just isn't good enough and nothing is going to change unless i step it up and change it. I need to put in more work. For myself. So how much time do you put in in a days worth of work?
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02-05-2013, 03:33 PM	#3
Dayze Poop Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $1178680	45-50. sometimes more depending on what's gonig on. __________________ Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial.
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02-05-2013, 03:35 PM	#4
Pestilence Wanna go for a ride? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nor-Cal Casino cash: $77569304	Doing actual work or just being here?
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02-05-2013, 03:36 PM	#6
mikeyis4dcats. Scarlett Johansson's boytoy Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $42127	poor poll choices. In general I do 8 hour days give or take, but sometimes they can be 12 hr or more if needed. Sometimes I may take off early on a Friday to account for that, sometimes not. __________________ Originally Posted by KC_Connection I am a pillowbiter.
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02-05-2013, 03:37 PM	#7
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $326233	Not nearly enough. Although I work from home, so technically I spend 24 hours a day at work.
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02-05-2013, 03:41 PM	#8
Gadzooks 6'9"-295*-4.24 Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $1696041	Do you have kids? If not, the best idea is to change companies within the same industry. As long as you don't burn any bridges on your path, you can end up back at the same company in the same position making 30% or more than you are now. I've known a lot of guys who have done this. Unfortunately, I knocked my wife up three times so I can't endeavor on the same experiment. I also carry around a great level of envy and hatred towards my friends who have been successful using my advice. __________________
Posts: 4,425

02-05-2013, 03:41 PM	#9
Strongside Damn, we're in a tight spot. Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: KC Casino cash: $2028949	Put in 16 just yesterday. Worked 5 on Sunday. 9 today. 30 hours down and it's Tuesday. The less glamorous side of Advertising... The good news is that this kind of schedule is rare for me. I'm typically running 40-50 hours a week. __________________
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02-05-2013, 04:05 PM	#11
Nzoner a haw haw haw Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: shack outside LaGrange Casino cash: $307322070	As for the OP I started my own business at 28 and just turned 50,so imo you're getting serious at the right time i.e. don't wait much longer.Good luck. __________________ *"Nothing matters but the weekend...from a Tuesday point of view."*
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02-05-2013, 03:41 PM	#13
Stewie Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of the Equator Casino cash: $8793	I spend too much time in meetings, so my 8+ hours at work is diluted.
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02-05-2013, 03:42 PM	#14
GloryDayz Clark, do the right thing(s).. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Casino cash: $75166	Spend 9-10 in the office, then have the laptop at home for a less intense work experience... Usually called for issues at a facility in the evenings once to twice a week. It's the new world order, get used to it if you're in IT... Fun days with labor not liking the new world order too much! __________________ Come on Clark Hunt, you can do this... Glass is doing shit over at the K, so if you do something awesome here, this city could go back to having awesomeness abounding in it's teams (and lots of support from the fans too). Come on buddy, do this thing...
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