FabSwingers.com forum: Job incentive

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Why do you do your job?

Is it because you're interested in that sector? Salary the driving force? Hours and flexibility? Giving back to the community?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good bunch of colleagues, easy, loads of time off and v good salary

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

I do it because I love it though this past year has had a deep emotional impact on me x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its something ive built from nothing, i love engineering & science which my work is.

although im craving a change im very good at what i do so will more than likely stick at it.

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By * la carteCouple
over a year ago

Dublin

"Why do you do your job?

Is it because you're interested in that sector? Salary the driving force? Hours and flexibility? Giving back to the community?"

Depends on which one

But on a serious note, though I'm not in employment as such, I do for a living (when I have clients) what I love.

Cherry

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Because I love helping people in my life. Gives me a sense of purpose.

I've always found a life is not worth living, if not to help others. Do good. Feel good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can pick my own hours

If I don’t want to work I don’t have to

It allow me to do what I want when I want

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
over a year ago

Coventry

Because its secure, pays well per hour, good pension, generous holidays, under 40 hrs a week contracted, a cracking trade union, good terms and conditions and any overtime is yours to negotiate. Oddly enough it's a job people tend to stay dedicated to till retirement.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Money and the people I work with. It would be horrible if there wasn’t a good bunch of people around me.

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By *aiseiMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

It’s the only one I can get that pays enough to keep me out of an absolute financial shitshow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's within a few miles of where I live simple answer so takes a few minutes either way to get there and back.

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

I do it because I have to pay the bills. I wouldn't do it as a hobby. There are other things I'd much rather do with my time, but I can't make much money out of them. Luke

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By *aughty Nas xxxMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Looking to change jobs....a fresh start

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work with animals. Whats not to love?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I enjoy it and I'm my own boss.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Office is close by. The work is varied. Pay is OK and I only work 4 days (28 hours) a week with Wednesday my day off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hours and flexibility and ease of it. I can go in switch my brain off, work, clock off and think not another thought about it till next morning. I love it. I will be in danger of staying there forever because it is so good.

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

Own office, company car & a great bunch of people I work with. The people are the most important thing to be honest.

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

Hard work

Caring for folk

But I love it x

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"Why do you do your job?

Is it because you're interested in that sector? Salary the driving force? Hours and flexibility? Giving back to the community?"

It’s what I trained to do

I love being able to help others

Yes salary is a driving force why I stay

Yes I now have flexible hours

I just thoroughly enjoy being in a different place everyday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good salary. Work that I fairly enjoy and I am good at. Though it can be hectic at times, the work life balance is overall good.

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

I love my profession. Help people on a daily basis. Great for making contacts and at this stage of my career it pays very well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love doing my job and helping people

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By *ewrocksWoman
over a year ago

button moon

I do mine because I have bills to pay and mouths to feed. Lockdown 1 happened 3 weeks after I'd started a new job, no work, no furlough, I was screwed. Went to one of the few places that were hiring, and still there. Grateful to be earning, but bored shitless.

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By *iltopbearMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

I'm outside all day most days in the middle of beautiful countryside, I mainly work alone so no people stress

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By *atricia ParnelWoman
over a year ago

In a town full of colours

It gives me immense pleasure to see what I achieve on a daily basis

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By *mma29Couple
over a year ago

wirral

Helping people and genuinely caring about what I do

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

I've always worked to pay bills and keep a roof over my family's heads. There has never been any other option. In saying that any job I've had I've given 100% throughout even when my employers didn't appreciate it.

I lost my job last year as a direct result of covid and started helping a friend maintain and then build his business.

Despite everything that was thrown at us over the last year we have increased turnover by 100 percent on 2019. Despite having to take a much smaller salary than I was on previously there is a great deal of satisfaction with knowing what has been achieved and stress levels are almost non existent.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do my job because it’s amazing, I love it, all the colleagues I have met so far are down to earth

It’s slightly unsociable with shifts but saves me spending the awesome salary socialising

I live to work not work to live

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"I do my job because it’s amazing, I love it, all the colleagues I have met so far are down to earth

It’s slightly unsociable with shifts but saves me spending the awesome salary socialising

I live to work not work to live

What do you do xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do my job because it’s amazing, I love it, all the colleagues I have met so far are down to earth

It’s slightly unsociable with shifts but saves me spending the awesome salary socialising

I live to work not work to live

What do you do xx"

I shall not reveal this information

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"I do my job because it’s amazing, I love it, all the colleagues I have met so far are down to earth

It’s slightly unsociable with shifts but saves me spending the awesome salary socialising

I live to work not work to live

What do you do xx

I shall not reveal this information

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"I do my job because it’s amazing, I love it, all the colleagues I have met so far are down to earth

It’s slightly unsociable with shifts but saves me spending the awesome salary socialising

I live to work not work to live

What do you do xx

I shall not reveal this information

Your an

Engineer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do my job because it’s amazing, I love it, all the colleagues I have met so far are down to earth

It’s slightly unsociable with shifts but saves me spending the awesome salary socialising

I live to work not work to live

What do you do xx

I shall not reveal this information

Your an

Engineer "

Nah I’m not, too dim for that

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"I do my job because it’s amazing, I love it, all the colleagues I have met so far are down to earth

It’s slightly unsociable with shifts but saves me spending the awesome salary socialising

I live to work not work to live

What do you do xx

I shall not reveal this information

Your an

Engineer

Nah I’m not, too dim for that

"
erm carpet fitter?

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

I.T. is an extension of my hobby. Started off in home computing at school and built it from there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do my job because it’s amazing, I love it, all the colleagues I have met so far are down to earth

It’s slightly unsociable with shifts but saves me spending the awesome salary socialising

I live to work not work to live

What do you do xx

I shall not reveal this information

Your an

Engineer

Nah I’m not, too dim for that

erm carpet fitter?"

Not skilled enough for that

I won’t reveal the answer even if you were right

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"I do my job because it’s amazing, I love it, all the colleagues I have met so far are down to earth

It’s slightly unsociable with shifts but saves me spending the awesome salary socialising

I live to work not work to live

What do you do xx

I shall not reveal this information

Your an

Engineer

Nah I’m not, too dim for that

erm carpet fitter?

Not skilled enough for that

I won’t reveal the answer even if you were right

A builder

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By *rincess PhoenixWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

The main reason is because I need the money but my colleagues are lovely, I like working shifts, the pension is good and it's not too hard

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do my job because it’s amazing, I love it, all the colleagues I have met so far are down to earth

It’s slightly unsociable with shifts but saves me spending the awesome salary socialising

I live to work not work to live

What do you do xx

I shall not reveal this information

Your an

Engineer

Nah I’m not, too dim for that

erm carpet fitter?

Not skilled enough for that

I won’t reveal the answer even if you were right

A builder "

Palm face

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By *rincess PhoenixWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

"I do my job because it’s amazing, I love it, all the colleagues I have met so far are down to earth

It’s slightly unsociable with shifts but saves me spending the awesome salary socialising

I live to work not work to live

What do you do xx

I shall not reveal this information

Your an

Engineer

Nah I’m not, too dim for that

erm carpet fitter?

Not skilled enough for that

I won’t reveal the answer even if you were right

A builder "

Possibly the same job as me! Does it involve 'wings'

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well it’s my business so I get out what I put in to it ! Got a good bunch of lads that work for me too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do my job because it’s amazing, I love it, all the colleagues I have met so far are down to earth

It’s slightly unsociable with shifts but saves me spending the awesome salary socialising

I live to work not work to live

What do you do xx

I shall not reveal this information

Your an

Engineer

Nah I’m not, too dim for that

erm carpet fitter?

Not skilled enough for that

I won’t reveal the answer even if you were right

A builder

Possibly the same job as me! Does it involve 'wings'"

Nope no wings

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work for the money, but it's good that the job as an interest area for me.

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"I do my job because it’s amazing, I love it, all the colleagues I have met so far are down to earth

It’s slightly unsociable with shifts but saves me spending the awesome salary socialising

I live to work not work to live

What do you do xx

I shall not reveal this information

Your an

Engineer

Nah I’m not, too dim for that

erm carpet fitter?

Not skilled enough for that

I won’t reveal the answer even if you were right

A builder

Palm face

Palm reader?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Something different every day, good salary and great pension plan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do my job because I believe I am very good at it (lifestyle coordinator in a care home). I enjoy making the lives of my residents a nicer one in the last remaining years of their lives. The money isn't great but then I get more per hour than I ever had, I'm head of my department and I only do 6 hours per day. It does get hard and lonely sometimes as there is only myself and one other in my department and we don't always work together. On the whole I love my job.

Danish x

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

I'm good at it, I enjoy it and the money is great.

What more could I ask?

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

I work for a charity that I’m passionate about. I’m paid peanuts but the rewards are huge

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By *irtydevil666Man
over a year ago

bristol

It's a dirty job but somebody has to do it.....

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By *usman 199Man
over a year ago

Stockport

" Its something ive built from nothing, i love engineering & science which my work is.

although im craving a change im very good at what i do so will more than likely stick at it.

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Bus driving job going Gatsby if you are intetested

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Because I like my students and colleagues. I like seeing young people succeed and improve and I have great people around me. And it means I can work with Mr KC too

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By *ermite12ukMan
over a year ago

Solihull and Brentwood

Because it pays the bills, with a few sheckles over for t'ings such as holidays and car payments.

The last job, was slightly different in that, in terms of money, it just kept my head above water. But without a doubt, it was the most fun job, I've ever had...with respect to the colleagues I had the pleasure of working/winding them up....and they would equally give it back in spades.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

almost literally just 'ended up there', one job lead to a different job which led to a different job... Hours are great though and pay's OK, but is it 'me'? Probably not.

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By *imandHer9396Couple
over a year ago

Bridgend

I love my job, it makes a genuine difference to people's lives.

It's emotionally draining, it's mentally challenging, and it's an amazing start to make a difference.

The pays not bad either, despite being a charity

Helps that I'm bloody good at it too!

Her x

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By *es_ivebeen_hereb4Man
over a year ago

I'm always around here

"Why do you do your job?

Is it because you're interested in that sector? Salary the driving force? Hours and flexibility? Giving back to the community?"

My job is my business. I do this because no 2 days are the same, I travel the whole country with some of the most famous people we all know. When the door closes they are just folk like you and me(except one Bitch) suited and booted every day. My god with the conversations I'm privy too I could write a book!

Oh I drive a fantastic vehicle every day also.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's useful, interesting and varied work with very good colleagues. I enjoy it a lot.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My career kind of just happened. When my little boy went to Nursery I hated that he was away from me...so started to volunteer one afternoon a week just to help out washing their pots and paint stuff and preparing snacks.

After a month they offered to pay for me to become qualified. Then they offered me a paid job, did my level 3 and got promoted.

25 years, two degrees, leadership and management and working in various roles later...I am still working the industry.

Must of cared for literally thousands of children and many now have got children of their own and still remember me....I've trained people I used to care for as children and looked after children's children.

I remember learninh through play and then the implementation and evolution of the early years cirruculum, now Early Years Foundation Stage, always changing and always learning but the core values never change.

I love my job, which is weird because before I had children of my own I really couldn't stand the little buggers

And still say when asked who my favourites are "nobody, I dislike them all, some more than others"

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

"My career kind of just happened. When my little boy went to Nursery I hated that he was away from me...so started to volunteer one afternoon a week just to help out washing their pots and paint stuff and preparing snacks.

After a month they offered to pay for me to become qualified. Then they offered me a paid job, did my level 3 and got promoted.

25 years, two degrees, leadership and management and working in various roles later...I am still working the industry.

I love my job, which is weird because before I had children of my own I really couldn't stand the little buggers

And still say when asked who my favourites are "nobody, I dislike them all, some more than others"

This is awesome to read

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Because I love helping people in my life. Gives me a sense of purpose.

I've always found a life is not worth living, if not to help others. Do good. Feel good.

Couldn't agree more and likewise

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By *GentlemanMan
over a year ago

Worcestershire

"I do it because I love it though this past year has had a deep emotional impact on me x"

I can relate to that one hundred percent.

Not always about the money

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By *hrough the looking gla55Couple
over a year ago

Cheam

Once upon a time I was interested in the sector but now I stay for the flexible and pay... for now. Then when I'm ready I'll move up

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By *ruebameMan
over a year ago

from the womb and tryout to get back

I do my job because I prefer to work outdoors it keeps me fit view's are tremendous most of the time and pay isn't bad either

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By *agerMorganMan
over a year ago

Canvey Island

My sector is very very varied. By that I mean one minute you’re sorting out security standards, the next you’re fighting an absolute dumpster fire of a project that some project manager thought would be brilliant!

The salary is a bonus, and as there is a shortage of us, it’s shifted the terms of employment onto those of us looking to make moves.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is 9 to 5 Mon to Fri (quite unusual these days)

Reasonable salary

Good group of people

I get to use my mind but have little responsibility

I get to deal with new people every day

I laugh every day at work

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I was ready for a new challenge and I like the fact that I can work flexible hours. My job also benefits people, the community, and the environment.

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By *oubleswing2019Man
over a year ago

Colchester

"Why do you do your job?

Is it because you're interested in that sector? Salary the driving force? Hours and flexibility? Giving back to the community?"

No idea. Never really though about it before. I guess it's because it's what I know, and people pay me for it. If I didn't do this, I'd probably do something else instead. A bit like asking a fish why it swims in the sea. Because it does.

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By *oloris obsequiumWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Nhs we really are family, especially now

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By *iger4uWoman
over a year ago

In my happy place

Money.

Flexitime.

No enjoyment.

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By *ilverjagMan
over a year ago

swansea

I have frequently worked with people who have learing difficulties, and challenging behaviour, they are what we call apprentices. The rewards are good though as it's pay days make play days.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm passionate about what I do, it's an art form in its own way.

Trying to turn it around to help people in a more direct way

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Interested in that line of work, this company allowed me to get into this industry.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Today I had to do a 30 second errand to pick up a radio. My new best friend wanted to come with me. He is 4 and has cerebral palsy. We both belly crawled around the hall into the office, taking 10 minutes to complete the task. When we returned we were asked where we had been. He replied "on an adventure" with the biggest smile on his face. His reaction is why I do my job.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pays a decent amount of money

It's nights and I only work with 1 other person

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

After a month they offered to pay for me to become qualified. Then they offered me a paid job, did my level 3 and got promoted.

25 years, two degrees, leadership and management and working in various roles later...I am still working the industry.

I love my job, which is weird because before I had children of my own I really couldn't stand the little buggers

And still say when asked who my favourites are "nobody, I dislike them all, some more than others"

This is awesome to read

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Today I had to do a 30 second errand to pick up a radio. My new best friend wanted to come with me. He is 4 and has cerebral palsy. We both belly crawled around the hall into the office, taking 10 minutes to complete the task. When we returned we were asked where we had been. He replied "on an adventure" with the biggest smile on his face. His reaction is why I do my job. "

. I love that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I enjoy my job, and it suits me, the pay is rubbish though

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