Nataly 38 #1 November 1, 2011 OK... It is a holiday and I am in the office. I'm not working very hard, but I am getting through a few little things whilst the office is lovely and quiet... Which makes me think... I should have something better to do on a day off than catch up on some (not very important) work. But I confess that I don't. Do you live to work, work to live, or are you somewhere in between? Discuss..."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #2 November 1, 2011 Quote OK... It is a holiday and I am in the office. I'm not working very hard, but I am getting through a few little things whilst the office is lovely and quiet... Which makes me think... I should have something better to do on a day off than catch up on some (not very important) work. But I confess that I don't. Do you live to work, work to live, or are you somewhere in between? Discuss... Wow...Really...work? I thought you were from france...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-lH2nhC_R4&feature=relatedYour secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #3 November 1, 2011 Quote Wow...Really...work? I thought you were from france...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-lH2nhC_R4&feature=related Nope. I am French-Canadian (although not from Quebec). I am also *technically* British (much to my mother's dismay). But I am not and never will be French! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #4 November 1, 2011 QuoteYep... When I was in the service.... I am French-Canadian. I am also *technically* British (much to my mother's dismay). But I am not and never will be French! Wow...I must say, that sounds rather quite hot, the service? Btw, what does you english accent sound like?Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #5 November 1, 2011 Quote Btw, what does you english accent sound like? Most people, if they had to guess, would probably mistake me for an american. More clever people might pick up I have lived in the UK (but would still likely think I'm a yank since I dont say "oot and aboot" or "eh"). ETA - now can we get back to the very important topic of why my life outside of work is so lame?? "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #6 November 1, 2011 I voted "Work to Live" but could have easily voted other. My job is a labour of love, I enjoy it emensly and miss the kids I work with when i'm away for too long. UNLESS i am traveling and busy. It does not pay BIG $$$$ but i knew that when i started and it worries me not a jot. I earn enough to travel, build my bikes and skydive and pay my bills. so pretty much [PURPLE]MY LIFE ROCKS[/PURPLE] You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #7 November 1, 2011 QuoteDo you live to work, work to live, or are you somewhere in between? Discuss... But to answer your question...I don't know. My work is my life and i love it... I remember once when I was in sales...a long while ago...they asked, who wants to be retired when they're 50? Everyone raised their hand, except me. These people never expected anything better for themselves...they'll just do this job then retire in 30 years, a boss. I always wanted a job that I would never want to quit...I've found it. I love my job...Though I still don't really know how to answer your question....Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrokenR1 0 #8 November 1, 2011 I've worked the last 273 days straight so I guess right now I'm living to work. That'll change someday though. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rap is to music what etch-a-sketch is to art. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #9 November 1, 2011 I don't think I would spend this much time at work if I had any real passion about anything (or anyone). I'm not UN-happy about my life, but it *is* kinda dull at the moment... Need to find myself a nice boy-toy or something!! Then again, maybe not... Maybe in a sick and twisted way I secretly *enjoy* looking at spreadsheets all day... (shudder)"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #10 November 1, 2011 QuoteMore clever people might pick up I have lived in the UK (but would still likely think I'm a yank since I dont say "oot and aboot" or "eh"). Oh, thank God... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEJ63LRDADY&feature=relatedYour secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #11 November 1, 2011 Work/life balance for me, but not in the typical way. When I am at work, I am at work, many times living in a camp onsite. Usually working 12 hours a day 7 days a week for however long. Last job I was at I worked everyday for 2 months straight and towards the end of that project I was doing 14-16 hour days for the last few weeks. Now I am doing the life part. I have 3 months off to backpack around SE Asia and do whatever the hell I want. I go back to Australia to go back to work at the end of the year. I will do the same again, work for a few months then take a few months off and travel back home to Canada for the summer. I really enjoy this lifestyle. It's definitely not for everyone. I've pretty much given up on having any sort of long last relationship, it's hard not being able to see my good friends and family, but it an awesome adventure thats always very challenging. The travel part is pretty cool as well.Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #12 November 1, 2011 I had a hard time voting in your poll. I will fess up that I used to "Live to Work". But no more. However I am convinced that "Work-Life Balance" is a myth and the only way someone can make it in the "Work to Live" model is if they started off with a small fortune thanks to winning the lottery by coming from a wealthy family (definitely not my case) or are purposely okay with living in poverty (the world has become a very expensive place to live). So there was only one other logic choice I could vote for ... "Boobies". Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 334 #13 November 1, 2011 Why is it that poll results so often look like a hand shooting a bird? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #14 November 1, 2011 Quote I had a hard time voting in your poll. I will fess up that I used to "Live to Work". But no more. However I am convinced that "Work-Life Balance" is a myth and the only way someone can make it in the "Work to Live" model is if they started off with a small fortune thanks to winning the lottery by coming from a wealthy family (definitely not my case) or are purposely okay with living in poverty (the world has become a very expensive place to live). So there was only one other logic choice I could vote for ... "Boobies". I don't necessarily agree with that. While certain places, and certain lifestyles can be very expensive, those aren't necessities. I don't make a whole lot of money, but am far from "living in poverty". I just have to be choosy as to where I spend my discretionary income. I don't vacation on the French Riviera, but I have a lot of fun at the DZ. I don't drive a Ferarri, but I have an old Porsche 944. I also enjoy a lot of free/cheap recreation. Walking, biking, movies and books from the library, that sort of thing. Some of my hobbies also pay for themselves to a large degree. Being a pilot and a rigger offsets a lot of my jump costs. Reloading my own ammo and volunteering as a range officer greatly reduces my expenses for those "G" thingys we can't mention here But I'm largely in agreement with Squeak on this. I have a job that I really do enjoy doing (most of the time anyway). Although it can be stressful or very boring, it can also be a real adventure, depending on how I look at it. So I voted "Boobies" too. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #15 November 1, 2011 Work/life balance. I've made choices about the types of jobs I take and the types of organizations I work in that set me up for good work/life balance. I also set and maintain my own boundaries as best I can, with limited exceptions. In other words, on an average weekend, I don't check my work email or carry my BlackBerry with me. Same goes for the average evening. Now, if we're doing a big release or have a big upcoming deadline, I might agree to be accessible on a limited basis, or if we're working on a big deliverable with a tight deadline, I'll work later into the day or even (rarely) on the weekend. But I am careful to set the expectation that it's out of the norm. Part of how I do that is by NOT responding to routine stuff on the weekends; once I start doing that, people who do choose to work on the weekends come to expect that. And, even though I might have more fun working for a small company, I've chosen to work for a very large not-for-profit organization, in a job that comes with fantastic benefits. I get great vacation time for now, which allows me to do most of the things I enjoy. I get frustrated from time to time, but I've committed to figuring out a long-term career path here because it benefits me both in the short- and long-term, in that it allows me to build up my short- and long-term investment and retirement portfolio. I could be having more fun in the short term but end up having to work until I'm quite a bit older; instead, I'm sticking with a more stable (but less inspiring) job that helps me build for my future. I haven't always made those kinds of choices, but I'm trying to take the long view, while not hating life in short view. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #16 November 1, 2011 Until recently I had a great work/life balance - but since I'm now doing work for a company in America - I find that they have ridiculousness [short] holiday expectations - so now not some much (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #17 November 1, 2011 Quote Until recently I had a great work/life balance - but since I'm now doing work for a company in America - I find that they have ridiculousness [short] holiday expectations - so now not some much Yes, we Americans are ridiculous about that. At my current company, I got 21 days paid vacation to start, 26 days after a year, and will go up to 31 days after 4 years, and max out at 36 days at 9 years. That's pretty unusual for a U.S. based company. But, as a not-for-profit, we can't reward people with stock options or the like, so a generous vacation policy is a way to attract people. I should also add that for all of those numbers above, four days are "floating holidays," and the rest are classified as Paid Time Off, which covers both vacation, personal time, and sick time. We do have an extended sick leave bank that we can tap into for more serious medical situations (e.g., surgery, sick >5 days, hospital admission, etc.), but the way the PTO is set up is that you have X amount of days to do with as you see fit. It is great for people like me who are very rarely sick (and when I do have a minor cold or flu, I can just work from home and be productive, but still get extra rest if I need it, and NOT infect my coworkers). It takes away the incentive to use up sick days just because you have them (even if you are not sick), but it can create the incentive to go to work when you are sick just to avoid using up a day."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #18 November 1, 2011 If I thought my life revolved around my current job, I would off myself immediately.Work is the punishment for not choosing your parents more carefully. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #19 November 1, 2011 Work: necessary evil to fix my fuck up from three years ago. Also, needed to pay for my divorce. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie5 0 #20 November 1, 2011 "Everybody's working for the weekend" pretty much sums it up.The feather butts bounce off ya like raindrops hitting a battle-star when they come in too fast...kinda funny to watch. - airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 624 #21 November 1, 2011 I used to live to work. I love being creative and travelling so it was easy to get sucked into it. Then about 18 month to 2 years ago I woke up and realised I hardly knew my own children. I decided that I have achieved what I wanted from work in that I got patents in my name, served on committees shaping European legislation and did some fun designs. The only thing I didn't do was get rich. Now it is all about to change - moving out of the UK to Australia. Work won't be so cutting edge but there is so much more family time and I'm looking forward to it. My new goals are surfing with the boys, looking at stars with my daughter and successfully doing a kiss pass with my wife Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SivaGanesha 2 #22 November 2, 2011 Quote"Everybody's working for the weekend" pretty much sums it up. But of course this phrase can be interpreted in more than one way. It can mean everyone works during the week solely for the time off they expect to get on the weekend. Or it could mean that they are going to be spending the weekend working!"It's hard to have fun at 4-way unless your whole team gets down to the ground safely to do it again!"--Northern California Skydiving League re USPA Safety Day, March 8, 2014 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 1 #23 November 2, 2011 Voted boobies, and the answer is other... I don't work to live or live to work. I work because I'm on a contract. Once I'm out, then it'll probably be a little bit of both. 9 months!!! WOO HOO!Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie5 0 #24 November 2, 2011 QuoteQuote"Everybody's working for the weekend" pretty much sums it up. But of course this phrase can be interpreted in more than one way. It can mean everyone works during the week solely for the time off they expect to get on the weekend. Or it could mean that they are going to be spending the weekend working! Damn you and your semantics!The feather butts bounce off ya like raindrops hitting a battle-star when they come in too fast...kinda funny to watch. - airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #25 November 2, 2011 Quote Work is the punishment for not choosing your parents more carefully. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
