What is something that is secretly cool about your job?

[Rain Man]

I'm not talking about salary or vacation benefits. I'm talking about stuff that's not obvious to an outsider and will never be mentioned as a benefit, but nonetheless it's kind of cool and brings you a little enjoyment in your workday.

For me, a secret cool thing is that I get to go behind the scenes at tons of jobs. I've gotten to tour the back operations at everything from jails to caulk factories to college presidents' offices, and I get to hear about their industries and challenges and how they view the world. I really like doing this.

Another secret cool thing is that when we do focus groups we often get to take home pizza and brownies.

The third cool thing is that I get to know all sorts of great internet places for data. I'm always hunting around and finding odd data sets. Granted, not everyone may think that's cool, but I do.


What about y'all?

[Radar Chief]

I’m in speed measurement, which is cool enough on it’s own, but I’ve also logged plenty of test time in the police intercepter packages from Chevy(Caprice when they still made them), Ford (Crown Vic), Dodge (Charger), and even spent a few weeks running video from the seat of a BMW R1100RT.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Radar Chief

I’m in speed measurement, which is cool enough on it’s own, but I’ve also logged plenty of test time in the police intercepter packages from Chevy(Caprice when they still made them), Ford (Crown Vic), Dodge (Charger), and even spent a few weeks running video from the seat of a BMW R1100RT.

That is cool.

[mr. tegu]

I can pretty much work whatever hours I want as long as I put the required hours in. This allows me to get off around 3 on Thursdays and noon on Fridays.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by cosmo20002

Sometimes I post stuff on a football website and argue with dipshits on the DC forum.

ha, yeah i like my job because I have the flexibility to jack around on ChiefsPlanet while I wait for my stuff to run

[The Franchise]

The ballots that you fill out on election day? I count them.

[a pp roach]

get to sleep when many people are at work.

never work longer than a 3 hour shift.

no boss breathing down neck.

[ChiTown]

Originally Posted by scho63

Several cool things about my job;

1. We drink beers every Friday at our weekly sales meetings and sometimes we have food paid for by the company.

2. ALL my gas and tolls for my car is paid since the day I started-no record keeping on mileage or where I'm going, just receipts. All my appts are on the calendar. This has saved me a ton since I started especially on personal trips.

3. All my cell phone bills are paid by the company.

4. I don't report to an office expect for our weekly sales meetings.

5. Computer and internet paid for by company.

6. All the coffee, snacks, and other items in our kitchen in our satellite office, where I work from, is free.

7. My medical plan is both paid for and fantastic

Overall a great place to work for and our company has a market niche that is unique with an easy sell.....

THAT is a great gig. Who do you work for?

[Hoover]

I own a couple of small businesses. The main benefit is being your own boss, which can be a blessing or a curse.

I could say my favorite benefit is that I never have to purchase alcohol. We put on a number of high dollar fundraising events which I control the catering. When ever we get the opportunity to control the bar I play bartender and basically purchase what I want. Any left overs go home with me. I don't really over purchase, but there are times when people just are not in the mood to drink and I really score some great stuff. I have not bought a bottle of wine or beer in years. When people come to the house they are always amazed at my selection. This is more difficult with hard liquor, but when the right event comes along I stock up. I've built a nice scotch collection over the years.

Another benefit is that I have a client who invites me to a number of "business" functions. That's usually 3 or 4 college football games, and one 4-5 day no expense sparred business trip. I actually get to help select the city, which is typically based upon what NFL game is going on. This has allowed me to attend most stadium in the destination cities in the country.

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by ChiTown

THAT is a great gig. Who do you work for?

In another thread I think he mentioned that he worked for Vandelay Industries.

[BigRedChief]

I know stuff that only a few people in the world know....... for now.

[ChiTown]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

In another thread I think he mentioned that he worked for Vandelay Industries.

- I miss Seinfeld

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Hoover

I own a couple of small businesses. The main benefit is being your own boss, which can be a blessing or a curse.

I could say my favorite benefit is that I never have to purchase alcohol. We put on a number of high dollar fundraising events which I control the catering. When ever we get the opportunity to control the bar I play bartender and basically purchase what I want. Any left overs go home with me. I don't really over purchase, but there are times when people just are not in the mood to drink and I really score some great stuff. I have not bought a bottle of wine or beer in years. When people come to the house they are always amazed at my selection. This is more difficult with hard liquor, but when the right event comes along I stock up. I've built a nice scotch collection over the years.

Another benefit is that I have a client who invites me to a number of "business" functions. That's usually 3 or 4 college football games, and one 4-5 day no expense sparred business trip. I actually get to help select the city, which is typically based upon what NFL game is going on. This has allowed me to attend most stadium in the destination cities in the country.

Nice.

[Frosty]

I work four 10's, wear whatever I want to work, can listen to whatever I want while at work and my boss is 2000 miles away.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I know stuff that only a few people in the world know....... for now.

Watch yourself. Speaking as a friend here.

[MTG#10]

I take 2, sometimes 3 hour lunch breaks everyday on the clock. I see the inside of different businesses all over Springfield/Republic/Nixa/Willard. My job has gotten me laid by 4 different women over the last 3 years...a few times on the clock.