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Originally posted by MR E30 325is View PostI've been staying with my brother on and off at his house doing projects, and he works 5/8's and man does his weekend seem far too short. Through him, I can slightly experience that pain. Doesn't seem right, but that's the way it is.
I just read an article about how Chinese people are starting to revolt against the 996 work week (9am-9pm, 6 days/week). That sounds soul crushing.sigpic
1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]
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Originally posted by McGyver View Post
Half my time at work (5/8's) seems to be either gathering people for a meeting to summarizing work for someone too busy to make it to a meeting. I could probably get all my stuff done in 20 hours/week if I could just focus on the useful stuff.
I just read an article about how Chinese people are starting to revolt against the 996 work week (9am-9pm, 6 days/week). That sounds soul crushing.
Definitely agree on that shorter time. My brothers company is currently in a period of low workload between two large projects. But his boss is old school, so you sit at your desk and try to create busy work, just so you are there. Not ideal.
I've been to China (before the pandemic), and I have to say, not a lot of smiling or happy people where I went (Beijing and Shanghai) over the course of two weeks.My previous build (currently E30-less)
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390
A 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Offroad in Inferno is my newest obsession
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The thing I hated most about being a supervisor was meetings. If they take more than 5-10 minutes its peoples EGOs that need to be fed to chit-chat about BS. At least on the mid-level management that I was at. Im sure the Board of Directors needs to have longer meetings, but even there and EGO is even bigger and needs to be heard.Simon
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Originally posted by MR E30 325is View PostBut his boss is old school, so you sit at your desk and try to create busy work, just so you are there. Not ideal.
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1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]
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Originally posted by McGyver View Post
The assumption that hours in the office translates to productivity or commitment is the biggest gripe I've got about coming into work. My salary is based on a 40-hour week, but there's an assumption that I'll work closer to 45-ish. And then you've got the whole, 'Person A gets in a little before me, so I shouldn't leave before them', thing. So everyone either wastes time or creates work to justify staying in the office long enough to look good for each other.
My boss is definitely old school in that aspect for sure, and if I don't at least make an appearance at the office, then I must not be working.
That being said, my boss is my uncle, and it is a family business, and it is *supposed* to be handed down to me next lol. But still, damn, I don't want to be here that long haha.
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Originally posted by McGyver View Post
The assumption that hours in the office translates to productivity or commitment is the biggest gripe I've got about coming into work. My salary is based on a 40-hour week, but there's an assumption that I'll work closer to 45-ish. And then you've got the whole, 'Person A gets in a little before me, so I shouldn't leave before them', thing. So everyone either wastes time or creates work to justify staying in the office long enough to look good for each other.My previous build (currently E30-less)
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390
A 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Offroad in Inferno is my newest obsession
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Originally posted by MR E30 325is View PostCouldn't agree more. Worst part about the last office job I had. Thankfully, my current, remote, position has none of these issues. Paid exactly the same whether I work 100 hours per pay period (every two weeks) or zero hours. Life has become much, much better.
Right now I'm managing Lean initiatives for our factory, which is kind of fun, but I also miss getting involved in technical problems. I plan to move out of the Bay in the next year (look out Philly), so it's time to start thinking about what the next job looks like.
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1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]
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Originally posted by roguetoaster View Post
Resist.
Keep up the good work with the videos btw. I bet I have watched ~90% of what you put on YouTube.My previous build (currently E30-less)
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390
A 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Offroad in Inferno is my newest obsession
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Yeah I made the mistake of filling a garage at a house I was renting and it just made it a huge pain to move again 2 years laterOriginally posted by priapismMy girl don't know shit, but she bakes a mean cupcake.Originally posted by shamesonUsually it's best not to know how much money you have into your e30
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