Life How much time do you put in at work? - Page 4

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?

scott free · 02-05-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by R8ers

Watch your thoughts, they become words.
Watch your words, they become actions.
Watch your actions, they become habits.
Watch your habits, they become your character.
Watch your character, it becomes your destiny

Thats nifty.

**DenverDanChiefsFan** · 02-05-2013, 05:54 PM

I voted 0. Been unemployed since May 1 of last year.

However, I just accepted a position with Cricket Communications and will be willing to work as much as needed.

**Bwana** · 02-05-2013, 05:55 PM

It depends on what's going on. There are weeks I put in 80 hours, but I always make up for that with some working hours in the mountains, if you catch my drift.

2bikemike · 02-05-2013, 06:02 PM

I work 12 hour shifts, 3 days one week and 4 the next. Just finished my 4 days for this week and don't have to be back to work for one week on Wed. Happens like that every month. I love my job!

JASONSAUTO · 02-05-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

I'll be honest, running my own business and being 100% self reliant on my income scares the shit out of me. It's a big change.

I was just around your age when I did the exact same thing. Bought out the guy who had been paying me.

First thing is put in a no-compete clause. I did.
yes it was very scary, but I knew how to run the work side, which I'm sure you know all about.

Scheduling, ordering parts.. Etc.

The book side was pretty easy.

Motivation is hard to keep up on a daily basis but I just look at it like the harder I work the more I make.

Sometimes I work 50 sometimes it's 80-90. But that goes with the territory.

If you tell someone no they will probably go somewhere else and may call there first next time no matter how good you are. Remember that.

Also remember that you will have to take on jobs you really don't want to do. You just have to. Anything to keep the dollars flowing daily.
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JASONSAUTO · 02-05-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Nzoner

Too many to count.

As a business owner I will tell you this,just because you close the doors and go wherever for the evening you're never off work.You want to build your business you take every opportunity you can to pass out business cards,meet potential customers,hell sit around the bar(if you do that) and talk to strangers about it.

This
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Detoxing · 02-05-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

I was just around your age when I did the exact same thing. Bought out the guy who had been paying me.

First thing is put in a no-compete clause. I did.
yes it was very scary, but I knew how to run the work side, which I'm sure you know all about.

Scheduling, ordering parts.. Etc.

The book side was pretty easy.

Motivation is hard to keep up on a daily basis but I just look at it like the harder I work the more I make.

Sometimes I work 50 sometimes it's 80-90. But that goes with the territory.

If you tell someone no they will probably go somewhere else and may call there first next time no matter how good you are. Remember that.

Also remember that you will have to take on jobs you really don't want to do. You just have to. Anything to keep the dollars flowing daily.
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Yeah, that's the beauty of the situation i suppose. I'm taking over a business that i've essentially been running for the last 5 years. The owner has other stuff going on and would rather not deal with it.

I'll basically be doing the same job, but instead of getting a paycheck every two weeks, my income will be open ended. However, if there is no income coming in....im in trouble.

This is it right here. My opportunity to change my life forever. If i fail....Hello 9-5 at some parts counter....

JASONSAUTO · 02-05-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

Yeah, that's the beauty of the situation i suppose. I'm taking over a business that i've essentially been running for the last 5 years. The owner has other stuff going on and would rather not deal with it.

I'll basically be doing the same job, but instead of getting a paycheck every two weeks, my income will be open ended. However, if there is no income coming in....im in trouble.

This is it right here. My opportunity to change my life forever. If i fail....Hello 9-5 at some parts counter....

I was right where you are, except I had to force the issue and quit

I knew I was the guy running the place but was getting ****ed daily.

it was time for me. Sounds like it's time for you.

Like I said don't turn anything away if you can help it, as long as you can do the job up to your standards.

You will be ok.
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evolve27 · 02-05-2013, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

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.

Love it. Oh yeah I work typically 6-7 hours for my family a day in a business. I owe them everything for making me realize that you get nowhere clockiing in and out sometimes.

El Jefe · 02-05-2013, 07:05 PM

I work anywhere from 50-65 a week.

JASONSAUTO · 02-05-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by El Jefe

I work anywhere from 50-65 a week.

how are things buddy?
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Sure-Oz · 02-05-2013, 07:10 PM

40-45 a week

few years ago i was doing nearly 80 and that sucked balls

unnecessary drama · 02-05-2013, 07:13 PM

40-50

last year when I managed a restaurant I worked around 55-60

I make less now but I have a very clear career path that can probably be achieved in 5 years or less...where I'd be making about twice as much.

I sometimes do question my decision though because I felt happier in the restaurant industry (as of now at least).

KC Tattoo · 02-05-2013, 07:16 PM

Normally a 10 hour night shift and I get 3 nights off a week. 40 hours a week at the job, but "work" maybe 10 to 15 lol

**rockymtnchief** · 02-05-2013, 07:30 PM

Winter: (4) 10's
Summer: (4) 12-14's

View Poll Results: How much time do you put in?
0. I dont work right now	5	5.00%
4-8 hrs	16	16.00%
8-12 hrs	71	71.00%
12+	8	8.00%
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02-05-2013, 03:27 PM
Detoxing Dyslexic Speed Reader Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $449738936	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, 05:54 PM	#47
DenverDanChiefsFan coo coo ca choo Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Donkey Central Casino cash: $962728	I voted 0. Been unemployed since May 1 of last year. However, I just accepted a position with Cricket Communications and will be willing to work as much as needed.
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02-05-2013, 05:55 PM	#48
Bwana GONE FISHING Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2107518296	It depends on what's going on. There are weeks I put in 80 hours, but I always make up for that with some working hours in the mountains, if you catch my drift. __________________ A gun is like a parachute. If you need one, and don't have one... you'll probably never need one again.
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02-05-2013, 06:02 PM	#49
2bikemike Born to Ride Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: El Cajon Calif. Casino cash: $41890	I work 12 hour shifts, 3 days one week and 4 the next. Just finished my 4 days for this week and don't have to be back to work for one week on Wed. Happens like that every month. I love my job!
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02-05-2013, 07:05 PM	#55
El Jefe Don't tread on me. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Where the peaches grow Casino cash: $136369	I work anywhere from 50-65 a week. __________________ Urban Meyer: We're going to rotate them right away. We don't redshirt here at Ohio State. We're changing that up. We're going to have the culture out here that there's no redshirting. If you don't play here, it's because you're not good enough. It's not because we're holding you back. We're going to recruit the kind of player where we want them on the field right now. That's the approach we took at Florida, and it's the approach we're going to take here.
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02-05-2013, 07:13 PM	#58
unnecessary drama Steve Perry! Join Date: Nov 2012 Casino cash: $33788	40-50 last year when I managed a restaurant I worked around 55-60 I make less now but I have a very clear career path that can probably be achieved in 5 years or less...where I'd be making about twice as much. I sometimes do question my decision though because I felt happier in the restaurant industry (as of now at least).
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02-05-2013, 07:16 PM	#59
KC Tattoo SPOT THE PSYCHO Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $55336631	Normally a 10 hour night shift and I get 3 nights off a week. 40 hours a week at the job, but "work" maybe 10 to 15 lol
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02-05-2013, 07:30 PM	#60
rockymtnchief Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Big Stick,Montana Casino cash: $1031147404	Winter: (4) 10's Summer: (4) 12-14's __________________
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