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me .... i love settling debt and goin up vs these scumbag collectors every single day
 
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Quote Originally Posted by RickeM:

What exactly do you do at this library?


Well i am a library assistant, not a librarian. So what i do is a combination of office assignments, librarian assignments and being at the front counter.

I do a combination of front counter, office and librarian tasks + help with education and events.

Sorting books, reservations, registering remote loans, manning the front counter ect.




 
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Mikael...if that place you work was full of these..if would PAY to work there




 
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I have no idea why, but i've come to actually enjoy my gig. Actually, i do know why, it's because a year ago, my boss went thru two surgeries, and has since been site unseen for me. We are a very small company, so taking time off is strongly discouraged. I get paid for three weeks vacation, but am expected to not actually take the days off.  As time passes, this will suck, but for now, i'm pretty happy in that i own more of my time then the boss does. I start @ 1230pm mondays and am home and done by 4pm on thursdays .  That and the only compensation outside of base pay + bonuses is pretty decent health care.No bullshit 401k or any of that other crap that most are subject to.

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I got two jobs.  Been at one 30 years and the other, 22 years.

Obviously they are good gigs but I actually applied for a different job last week cause it pays so damn good that I would give up the 22 year gig as trade.

I'll lose freedom, 4 weeks vacation a year and my very own office bathroom  but I'll gain 60K.  Prolly won't get the gig but I sure as hell put my hat in the ring.

One thing for sure, It is far nicer to look for another job while employed, than when you are unemployed.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Mikael99:



Well i am a library assistant, not a librarian. So what i do is a combination of office assignments, librarian assignments and being at the front counter.

I do a combination of front counter, office and librarian tasks + help with education and events.

Sorting books, reservations, registering remote loans, manning the front counter ect.




Not a knock on you, but a librarian assistant making $41K per annum with all the perks? And people wonder why more and more European nations are undergoing financial instability.

 
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I have come to the conclusion that I hate my job and my career - I am an accountant so maybe its this time of year; tax time and I am working 60-80 hrs a week for good not great pay. 

I have put a lot of work into my career and acheiving my certification (some people dream for this), but i really despise the work i do, it is very mind-numbing and tedious and i dont think my mind is wired for it.  Plus, I hate being in an office all day and I need to find something where I am out and about.   I have learned a lot which I will always value, I just have to determine a different way to put my knowledge to use.

I want to open my own business, I just have to determine what type and get my financing toghter and then I plan on working on my business and get it up and running while I am still collecting a paycheck and slowly transition into my new business.  Anyone have any experience with this?

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Quote Originally Posted by kickinA:

Not a knock on you, but a librarian assistant making $41K per annum with all the perks? And people wonder why more and more European nations are undergoing financial instability.



I do not think 41k is a lot.. but i will live with it because i like the job.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Mikael99:



I do not think 41k is a lot.. but i will live with it because i like the job.

41K is not a whole lot, but for a librarian assistant it is (at least here in the states it is). By the way, do you use the dewey decimal system there?

 
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Quote Originally Posted by banans:

 

What I hate about my boss is that he travels an obscene amount and thinks I need to do the same, even if it's not totally necessary. He is the kind of guy that would miss his son's wedding for an "important" sales call. I just value time with my family too much to be like him. I don't care how big his house or what kind of car he drives or what private golf course he belongs to. You only get one chance at life, unless you are hindu.



I hope to come back as my neighbor's dog
 
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Quote Originally Posted by kickinA:

41K is not a whole lot, but for a librarian assistant it is (at least here in the states it is). By the way, do you use the dewey decimal system there?



I looked up what a library assistant get in USA. Around 22.000 - 30.000.  Not much at all, and then comes all the other costs ?

I am pleased with my 41.000 + 12-15% pension + 6 weeks of paid vacation
Obviously the library job is unionised as most jobs in Denmark. My union is Trade and Office County (HK County) they negotiate on behalf of all public workers who work for local counties. They also have branches for State.

In Denmark we use a system named DK5. It is based on Deway system but not exactly the same. Link
 
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41K for a library assistant would only work in socialistic high taxed countries. That's ludacris money, IMO, but more power to you if they are willing to pay you that much.

 
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LOVE MY JOB....gotta love public sector/local government....very high wages, tons of paid holidays, 3 hour lunches, great pension, free PPO insurance...all on the taxpayers dime!

 
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FDNY....Love it!
 
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Well i only have two x 20 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch break during the day. They are paid of course, and my scheduled time is 8-15.30
 
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Quote Originally Posted by jmw59:

I got two jobs.  Been at one 30 years and the other, 22 years.

Obviously they are good gigs but I actually applied for a different job last week cause it pays so damn good that I would give up the 22 year gig as trade.

I'll lose freedom, 4 weeks vacation a year and my very own office bathroom  but I'll gain 60K.  Prolly won't get the gig but I sure as hell put my hat in the ring.

One thing for sure, It is far nicer to look for another job while employed, than when you are unemployed.

BOL on your job hunt!

 
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I run a family business involved in sports. Don't make a killing but cost of living is low and at least I'm involved in sports in some way. Could be a lot worse. At least I don't have to answer to the Man.


 
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Ive been doing carpentry for the past year an I gotta say it has really grown on me.  I actually care about what I'm doing and want the end product to look as good as humanly possible.

 

 
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Quote Originally Posted by searchwarrant:

When I'm lying in my hotel bed at night in a foreign country, I often think of how simple it would be to kill my boss 2 doors down.
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Oh yeah I think I like carpentry because it reminds of my Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

 

May God bless you at your job with promotions and raises

 
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Quote Originally Posted by OnlyGod:

Oh yeah I think I like carpentry because it reminds of my Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

 

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Jesus actually wasnt a carpenter. Throughout the years that was mistranslated. It was originally "builder" which makes much more sense because they mostly built with blocks rather than wood. And if you truly care about the outcome of your work, carpentry is kick-ass. It pays well and gives you a sense of pride. I do freelance carpentry when the weather is warm and when the weather is cold, i take action in football, watch porn, and lay around jacking off to girls similier to the one in your avatar
 
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Quote Originally Posted by THA-GODROD:


Jesus actually wasnt a carpenter. Throughout the years that was mistranslated. It was originally "builder" which makes much more sense because they mostly built with blocks rather than wood. And if you truly care about the outcome of your work, carpentry is kick-ass. It pays well and gives you a sense of pride. I do freelance carpentry when the weather is warm and when the weather is cold, i take action in football, watch porn, and lay around jacking off to girls similier to the one in your avatar

Oh yeah you do carpentry eh ?  What brand of tools do you use ?

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Mikael99:

Personally i have come to the conclusion that being happy with my job is more important than the pay.

Maybe that is because i live in a system where it is not so important to make a shitload in case bad things happen to you in the future.

I only make around 21.5$ per hour or 41.000 year before taxes and deductions but i am happy. Ok then i also get a 12-15 % pension on top of it.

What is your occupation?

 
 
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