FabSwingers.com forum: What kind of worker are you?

By *ools and the brain OP Couple
15 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.

Ok so they'll be others to choose from.

But are you:

Hard working, conscientious and honest, never shy away from responsibility and take ownership of your work but don't expect anything other than wages?

Do just enough to warrant your employment not really interested but competent enough and can do a good job when you can be arsed?

Pretty fucking useless hide behind others but great at sucking up to management or owner's, you have mastered the art of stealing others hard work and making it look like you have done it?

Lazy arse, don't give a fuck willing to let everyone else do all the work and let them take the responsibility but your always the first to complain if you don't get what you want?

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By *rightonsteveMan
15 weeks ago

Brighton - even Hove!

It depends. Usually the first unless it’s something I can get away with and then it’s the fourth one.

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlongMan
15 weeks ago

Ends

Nobody’s business.

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By *hilloutMan
15 weeks ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

N° 1 certainly

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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
15 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.

"It depends. Usually the first unless it’s something I can get away with and then it’s the fourth one. "

I congratulate your honesty

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
15 weeks ago

Carlisle usually

I'm the moron who can't just watch the fuckers burn the business to the ground, so I spend most of my days stressed and trying to wipe the arses of the clueless morons being paid at least twice as much as me so that things keep moving forward. Fully aware that they will not recognise it or pay me an appropriate wage for the amount that I do 💜

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By *ustamanMan
15 weeks ago

weymouth

Since I'm self employed all 4

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By (user no longer on site)
15 weeks ago

"I'm the moron who can't just watch the fuckers burn the business to the ground, so I spend most of my days stressed and trying to wipe the arses of the clueless morons being paid at least twice as much as me so that things keep moving forward. Fully aware that they will not recognise it or pay me an appropriate wage for the amount that I do 💜"

What she said

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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
15 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.

What she said"

What they said

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By *urry BlokeMan
15 weeks ago

Stalybridge

Way too conscientious for my own good

I find it very difficult to walk away knowing there is still stuff to do

That said, I have some principles

I take all my holidays, take my lunch break, will not work weekends and I won't wipe someone else's arse for them

I don't carry the lazy

Not a chance

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By *rsMistyPeaksWoman
15 weeks ago

Essex

The first one….

But occasionally think - “ would a fucking thank you kill you”

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By (user no longer on site)
15 weeks ago

Watch everyone reply with number 1 because they're just the bestest employees ever

I'm number 2. When the motivation is there, I I'm genuinely very good at what I do but I'm not going above and beyond and stressing myself out for anyone. If they want shit done on time with good quality, then set reasonable deadlines

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By *ora the explorerWoman
15 weeks ago

Paradise, Herts

I have to be the first one! I’m self employed

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By *ell GwynnWoman
15 weeks ago

North Yorkshire

A mixture of 1 and 2 depending on how depleted my energy levels are from parenting.

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By *ohn.Wick.Man
15 weeks ago

The Continental

Have to be number 1 as a self employed person. Or I’d be homeless and starving pretty bloody quickly.

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlongMan
15 weeks ago

Ends

Way too many number 1s in here. You must think your managers are watching

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By *elix SightedMan
15 weeks ago

Cloud 8

At the moment I really like my job so it’s the first one. I’m paid good money, have good bosses who appreciate my work and I get to wfh. That said I don’t work a minute longer than I have to and always take my breaks. It’s currently a good balance for all of us.

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By *ohn.Wick.Man
15 weeks ago

The Continental

"Way too many number 1s in here. You must think your managers are watching

He is.

Every minute of every day, no matter how many times I tell him to fuck the fuck off.

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By *uriousscouserWoman
15 weeks ago

Wirral

I'm naturally type 2, but insecurity and perfectionism drive me towards type 1.

I then fume at myself for losing perspective.

My job isn't important (though I do enjoy it) and I don't matter.

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By (user no longer on site)
15 weeks ago

"Way too many number 1s in here. You must think your managers are watching

Or we're just a generation that aren't slackers ....❤️

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By *rightonsteveMan
15 weeks ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I used to manage a timber yard and the first thing I said was “I’m getting rid of all the deadwood around here”

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By (user no longer on site)
15 weeks ago

I flit between the 4 multiple times a shift.

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlongMan
15 weeks ago

Ends

"Way too many number 1s in here. You must think your managers are watching

He is.

Every minute of every day, no matter how many times I tell him to fuck the fuck off. "

What a loser!

(I’m kidding I know it’s you)

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By *ickleTheWonderSchlongMan
15 weeks ago

Ends

"Way too many number 1s in here. You must think your managers are watching

Or we're just a generation that aren't slackers ....❤️"

Just checked your age!

ok m8

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By *ohn.Wick.Man
15 weeks ago

The Continental

"Way too many number 1s in here. You must think your managers are watching

He is.

Every minute of every day, no matter how many times I tell him to fuck the fuck off.

What a loser!

(I’m kidding I know it’s you)"
I know you know.

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By (user no longer on site)
15 weeks ago

I do what I need to do and do my job well, that's as far as I go. I used to give a lot more but it didn't benefit me so I've learnt to take a step back.

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
15 weeks ago

Carlisle usually

"Way too many number 1s in here. You must think your managers are watching

The fact that I can tell my manager to fuck off and just refuse to turn up to meetings I consider a waste of my time is one of the few reasons I tolerate the place. That and actually enjoying making the numbers dance when I'm not stuck trying to fix everyone else's shit.

I could easily find something less stressful for more money. But nowhere else would even consider tolerating my attitude if they don't know my worth. And I cannot be fucked to mask completely for the months that would take 💜

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
15 weeks ago

Southampton

Definitely the first one

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By *agatoXXXMan
15 weeks ago

Gone and completely forgotten.

A (medically) retired one.

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By *iberatedduoCouple
15 weeks ago

Ashbourne

"I do what I need to do and do my job well, that's as far as I go. I used to give a lot more but it didn't benefit me so I've learnt to take a step back."

Lazy if I’m honest as I don’t give a damn.n

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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
15 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.

As much as I try to fit into the

"Not giving a fuck" category unfortunately due to me being a total worry guys, overthinking everything care way too much about what people think of me my harshest critic is myself and I genuinely lose sleep if I feel I haven't given 100%.

I worry about every job I do and set myself up for a fall by setting unachievable goals.

I rarely stop for more than a few minutes a day,I'm early to every job and always go over and above.

Most of the guy's I work with keep telling me I worry too much, but I just can't be the alternative.

I work hard and will probably drop dead at work.

The really really sad thing is I fucking hate what I do I dislike being a carpenter and hate the whole industry.

But still want to be the best I can be at it.

What a sad loser

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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
15 weeks ago

couple, us we him her.

"As much as I try to fit into the

I worry about every job I do and set myself up for a fall by setting unachievable goals.

I rarely stop for more than a few minutes a day,I'm early to every job and always go over and above.

Most of the guy's I work with keep telling me I worry too much, but I just can't be the alternative.

I work hard and will probably drop dead at work.

The really really sad thing is I fucking hate what I do I dislike being a carpenter and hate the whole industry.

But still want to be the best I can be at it.

What a sad loser

*Worry guts*

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By (user no longer on site)
15 weeks ago

"Way too many number 1s in here. You must think your managers are watching

Or we're just a generation that aren't slackers ....❤️

Just checked your age!

ok m8 "

Ssshhh no one needs to know I'm pushing 60

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
15 weeks ago

Southampton

"I used to manage a timber yard and the first thing I said was “I’m getting rid of all the deadwood around here” "

Badum tsh

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By *ohn.Wick.Man
15 weeks ago

The Continental

"Way too many number 1s in here. You must think your managers are watching

Or we're just a generation that aren't slackers ....❤️

Just checked your age!

ok m8

Ssshhh no one needs to know I'm pushing 60"

Newsflash.

We ALL know.

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By *weetiepie99Woman
15 weeks ago

cardiff

So many saviours on here, thank God for them or the company would go to shit

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By *uri00620Woman
15 weeks ago

Croydon

Conscientious but am done with doing way more hrs than I'm paid to do for free so I don't. That makes me feel crap often but that's my new approach to working esp given the money I'm on. Have given lots to my workplace and feel over the years it's been thrown back in my face. Definitely not a 2 way street. So I get in an hour early, work through break and lunch and stay for an hour and a half after hrs. If I can't get everything done in those hours I don't.

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By *929Man
15 weeks ago

bedlington

Mostly number 1 as I’m self employed so have little choice, I do take the piss sometimes though but not often if I want to go home half shift I will

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By *umbriaman1962Man
15 weeks ago

outside of penrith

Been self employed most of working life sold up 2 years ago to take early retirement at 60 . Between getting bored at home thinking going out working was better than jobs around house

Plus phone keeps ringing with people saying any chance coming do days work for me etc guess no 1

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By *ittle Miss TinkerbellWoman
15 weeks ago

your head

Two ish leaning towards one when it matters. I do what I'm paid to do and regularly clean up other people's mess but I don't do it for the company, I do it for the customers. I won't work past my hours but that doesn't mean I can leave jt behind when I clock out. Unfortunately my job can be quite mentally draining. I couldn't and won't do it forever.

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By *ugartitssnake23Couple
15 weeks ago

Heathfield

Definitely number one. Been doing my job for so frigging long in the same firm, it should be in the Guinness book of records. Then again I have mastered the art of looking busy when I'm not when a tyre kicker walks through the door.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
15 weeks ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

The idiot who doesn't pop off to the toilet when things get busy, but also the one who bends the rules to save a lot of time and trouble when something isn't worth pursuing.

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By *a LunaWoman
15 weeks ago

South Wales

The one who had a hard time saying “no” to extra work until she wised up!

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By *rSuave88Man
15 weeks ago

Mirfield

I align closest to the 'hard worker' option. If i wasnt then i wouldnt survive in the line of work that im in. But i also try my best to work smart to avoid burnout and maintain a work life balance.

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By *ib.Man
15 weeks ago

Hampshire

Out of those probably no.2

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
15 weeks ago

Herts/Beds/Lomdon

I work hard or not at all.

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By *obilebottomMan
15 weeks ago

All over

Stay focused till the job is done, no matter how long that mighy take. Do every job with integrity and to high standard. Support anyone who might need help, praise good work and celebrate achievement. Who you work for and work with can influence all that. Good teamwork and common goals and supporting one other to achieve those brings joy and fulfilment in what you do imo

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
15 weeks ago

Central

What's work? I excel with what I do, enjoying it all

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By *mateur100Man
15 weeks ago

nr faversham

The majority of the UK population, in my opinion and experience, claim to be #1 but are actually #3 or 4

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By *tan300Man
15 weeks ago

portsmouth

I was a scaffolder and for the most part loved my job I liked it because it was hard going pretty dangerous and the banter was brilliant.I liked getting home from work knowing that I’d earned my money.I miss it.A lot

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
15 weeks ago

Leeds

How hard of a worker I am all depends how deep your pockets are.

For example: good hourly rate/ salary means good worker. Minimum wage = minimum effort.

You get what you pay for, if you pay peanuts you get monkeys.

The mr

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By *ase4122Man
15 weeks ago

Lancashire

1 but the waste of space 'workers' do my head in

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By *sWyldWoman
15 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Mostly 1 but occasionally 2.

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By (user no longer on site)
15 weeks ago

I’m the hard working one, but to be honest not bothered about the wages just enjoy my work

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By *agic johnsonMan
15 weeks ago

morden

Number one for sure , if you fuck around in my game your gonna have a big fall probably fatal , steel erecting ain't easy you have to be on point .

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By *rHotNottsMan
15 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I don’t work for anyone at the moment, but when I do I am very loyal and hard-working. Kind of see myself as a paid volunteer

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By *rHotNottsMan
15 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"As much as I try to fit into the

I worry about every job I do and set myself up for a fall by setting unachievable goals.

I rarely stop for more than a few minutes a day,I'm early to every job and always go over and above.

Most of the guy's I work with keep telling me I worry too much, but I just can't be the alternative.

I work hard and will probably drop dead at work.

The really really sad thing is I fucking hate what I do I dislike being a carpenter and hate the whole industry.

But still want to be the best I can be at it.

What a sad loser

I think being a chippy would be awesome job such a cool set of practical skills. Are used to be a fibreglass boat maker when I left school for about eight years and I worked alongside chippies making the models very very skilled people I always wanted to get into that but it never happened

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By (user no longer on site)
15 weeks ago

Dogsbody do everything

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By *endalshaggersCouple
15 weeks ago

Kendal

It completely depends on what day it is and what's going on in all honesty. I'd probably say I'm no 2 on the list, just because I do work, I do my job, but also I'm not one of those who'll go above and beyond or work silly hours/overtime etc.

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