FabSwingers.com forum: Are you happy

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

In your work? I'm currently digging a stream bed by hand..machinery outta question..my wellies are full of water..I'm using all my flexibiliary to get into the stream. It's cold and wet..but I'm so happy love what you do, do what you love..today I'm listening only to the stream and waterfalls, birds and trees swaying in the breeze and once done, as always I ll hate giving an invoice..partly cos I HATE MONEY and partly because I have loved the work and my companions..nature.. where I'm at home..I struggle understanding people but understand nature thoroughly as she has given me shelter, warmth and peace..whatabout you?

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

I absolutely love mine. It caters to my natural curiosity and fascination with society, it affords me wonderful opportunities and and gives me the chance to do something interesting with my days. The pay isn't too bad either.

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By *urning the kinkMan
over a year ago

bristol

"In your work? I'm currently digging a stream bed by hand..machinery outta question..my wellies are full of water..I'm using all my flexibiliary to get into the stream. It's cold and wet..but I'm so happy love what you do, do what you love..today I'm listening only to the stream and waterfalls, birds and trees swaying in the breeze and once done, as always I ll hate giving an invoice..partly cos I HATE MONEY and partly because I have loved the work and my companions..nature.. where I'm at home..I struggle understanding people but understand nature thoroughly as she has given me shelter, warmth and peace..whatabout you?

Good attitude bud

I hate money just want to be off grid and wood turning.

But got to pay the bills

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

No... There's not a thing that springs to mind that I can honestly say I enjoy.

Sadly I'm too embedded into the industry and the income level that a change of direction is not really possible.

Sadly just a means to an end.

I envy anyone who gets out of bed and can't wait to get their working day started!

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

"I absolutely love mine. It caters to my natural curiosity and fascination with society, it affords me wonderful opportunities and and gives me the chance to do something interesting with my days. The pay isn't too bad either.

That's great..it sounds fantastic..a real feel good job..enjoy

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

Work wise hate my job, love working with my partner in his job.

very very happy

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

I love and loathe it equally.

I get job satisfaction when I see people smiling, when they thank me for being awesome.

I dislike feeling I'm ripping people off with the price of things I can't control and witnessing sides of humans I'd rather not see.

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

I fully loath mine with every ounce of my body.

But it's not bad salary.

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By *adeiteWoman
over a year ago

Staffordshire

Started my own business yesterday. Jimmie 6 months and I'll let you k ow if I'm happy hahah

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

Good attitude bud

I hate money just want to be off grid and wood turning.

But got to pay the bills

Yeah I hear ya..lived like that in these very woods for two years..they kept me safe and helped me find myself..my gf deals with money as I can't even open bank statements or look at balance..if she nods her head that's all I need to know of my balance

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

"Started my own business yesterday. Jimmie 6 months and I'll let you k ow if I'm happy hahah"

Good luck with it all..it's a huge step as you are dependant on you...I'm sure it ll be great

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

I've got two jobs, I hate the one that pays me the most money and enjoy the part time one.

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

Yes. It’s my own business and I absolutely love it. Problem is I never stop and I need to sometimes x

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

"I love and loathe it equally.

I get job satisfaction when I see people smiling, when they thank me for being awesome.

I dislike feeling I'm ripping people off with the price of things I can't control and witnessing sides of humans I'd rather not see.

Oh christ yeah..I know those feelings..there are those that want something for nothing... I did a real hi risk, hi access job on trees recently and he asked for a discount for cash..too big a discount..he was hoping for minimum hourly rate even though self employed..remember the good..forget the bad

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

"I've got two jobs, I hate the one that pays me the most money and enjoy the part time one. "

At least it's not total dislike..there's some love in your work which is needed as our work takes the majority of our time here on earth

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

No I’m bored with it, I need a new challenge, but it fits into my life at the moment so I’m stuck until my kids get older I think

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

Work wise hate my job, love working with my partner in his job.

very very happy

Fandabidosi can't beat a smile whilst working..though mine is slightly reduced now as I'm gonna get soaked from above and below buy on the bright side..no shower needed on arrival home

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

"Started my own business yesterday. Jimmie 6 months and I'll let you k ow if I'm happy hahah"

Good luck with it all.....lots of admiration for anyone stepping off the security of a monthly income into the unknown

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

"No I’m bored with it, I need a new challenge, but it fits into my life at the moment so I’m stuck until my kids get older I think"

That time will come when the time is right..take it

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

"Started my own business yesterday. Jimmie 6 months and I'll let you k ow if I'm happy hahah

Good luck with it all.....lots of admiration for anyone stepping off the security of a monthly income into the unknown"

Too true

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By *tephanjMan
over a year ago

Kettering

I love my job I do security but I have so many problems with the people who work with me, it's turning into a nightmare. Today I came in and the guy working night shift had deleted all the data off the computer. I have spent 4hours sorting it out

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

"I love my job I do security but I have so many problems with the people who work with me, it's turning into a nightmare. Today I came in and the guy working night shift had deleted all the data off the computer. I have spent 4hours sorting it out"

Oh shit..computer work..another pet hate of mine..fabswingers is my total where tech is concerned

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

I am very lucky as I love what I do 95% of the time. The other 5%, ah well. I work long shifts but only work half a week so my time off is great too.

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

Nope but sometimes

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

"I am very lucky as I love what I do 95% of the time. The other 5%, ah well. I work long shifts but only work half a week so my time off is great too. "

Can't ask for much better..currently mines same percentage as my ass ended up going in stream when I crouched too low then the heavens openew. .so it's all wet wet wet..but now I'm wet, and downing a coffee all is well because my clothing maintains a thin film of water and my body warms it and so I shall be good for next few hours..and the webbed feet are coming on great..feel like man from fkin atlantis

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

"Nope but sometimes "

Sometimes better than no time eh

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

"Nope but sometimes

Sometimes better than no time eh

Pretty much, take those silver linings when you can

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

I made a big change a few years ago from a career that was pretty glamorous, but so superficial. Skinter but way happier

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

"I fully loath mine with every ounce of my body.

But it's not bad salary. "

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

"Nope but sometimes

Sometimes better than no time eh

Pretty much, take those silver linings when you can"

For sure

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

On my dinner hour

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

"I made a big change a few years ago from a career that was pretty glamorous, but so superficial. Skinter but way happier

Hey curveball..that's fantastic..money ain t what it's cracked up to be..it's about living your life and greeting your end with a smile at how you lived..not regret

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By *rnmrs_nottsCouple
over a year ago

Nottingham

Love having our own business and being independent! No bosses! No hassle we can choose jobs and spend time together also

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

Used to enjoy my job hugely. Dont have to work anymore thankfully, was getting way to stressful over the last few years.

My time is now spent reef and wreak diving bbq's, and spending time with my woman.

And looking forward to seeing two little people in Cairo every few weeks.

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By *aughtyandhandsomeMan
over a year ago

button moon

Yes I'm happy with mine. Run my own business. Has it's ups and downs and get pissed off with it at times. Only thing is it takes up alot of my time and I work alot of hours most unsociable hours too, and us quite demanding

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

How did you live in the Woods OP? In terms of shelter etc

I’m addicted to the off grid You tube channels.

I have built a cabin at the very bottom of my garden and now probably use it more than my house to relax in.

To answer your question I love my job. I simply wouldn’t do anything I hate.

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

Been there, done that. I understand exactly where you're coming from. What's the point in having shitloads of money if you're miserable making it?

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By *orenzoVonMatterhornMan
over a year ago

Lincoln

Meh. Not really. I don't really know what I'd want to do that I would love though. There was one job I had for a while but even that was boring a lot of the time, and I can't do it anymore

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

I love what I do for a living, I am at the point where I know I am not getting paid my worth and need to look elsewhere

My manager is a dictator that should sit next Hitler in hell and doesn't understand that we dont all work the same way as him.

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

I test anti-depressants for a living - I couldn’t be happier

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I love my job mainly because I no longer have one.

My mum hates money, any she has she gets rid of as quickly as she can and relies completely on my father to sort the hosehold budget ec.

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

Im out of work so not happy about that i loved my job

Im in love with the girl of my dreams so feel like iv won the lotto there altho the lack of job makes it harder to go see her as often as i want to

My kids are brilliant even the big waste of potential one

So all in all i cant complain in general its just the boredom thats the enemy

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

I work in a call centre. The other day, my first 3 calls of the day consisted on one person who was polite, one who called me a dumb cunt and another who told me to go fuck myself. Would that make you happy?

After 2 years of this, I can no longer tolerate the constant stream of abuse, I’m currently signed off sick by my doctor for work related stress and anxiety. I’m looking for another job

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By *omesticated_VixenWoman
over a year ago

sw London

Love my job running my own business and being my own boss is great

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

I've stagnated over the past 7 years or so to be honest and like others while I would love to make a change I have responsibilities and needs that have to be met that prevent me from doing so.

I'd love to be in a position similar to yours OP but sadly I can't see it happening.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I work in a call centre. The other day, my first 3 calls of the day consisted on one person who was polite, one who called me a dumb cunt and another who told me to go fuck myself. Would that make you happy?

After 2 years of this, I can no longer tolerate the constant stream of abuse, I’m currently signed off sick by my doctor for work related stress and anxiety. I’m looking for another job"

I just don't understand why people do this. I try to always be polite to call centre workers. Hope you feel better soon and get a job where people don't think it's OK to treat you like that.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

I have my own business and am going to college to retrain to teach now that my child is older

I shall be working for the next 20 odd years so I figured I might as well do a job I love.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I work where I do for convenience as it's fairly close to my kids school, luckily I work with (mostly) a great team of people who have a laugh and just get on with it!

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

"How did you live in the Woods OP? In terms of shelter etc

I’m addicted to the off grid You tube channels.

I have built a cabin at the very bottom of my garden and now probably use it more than my house to relax in.

To answer your question I love my job. I simply wouldn’t do anything I hate. "

Tree platform, built shelters..basically rough but that's what I do when I vacate a living for whatever reason, I erase it completely and go back to nature to restock and reboot...the thing with living off grid, especially these days is its not easy to do completely..if you don't then have a home address you will find big issues with all kinds of day to day living..you ll be surprised. .the powers that be don t like off grid...I have a lifetime of learning how to live off the land in isolation and, when needed a tough discipline of myself...a person needs to really think hard before going totally off grid . This is not aimed specifically at you it is generalised..I ve probably lived half my life at absolute basic and half in comfort but always always around nature

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I’ve thought of seeing what it would be like to live in a van again. New Age traveller type of thing. I did it for about 2 months years ago which is more a holiday really.

I’m happy.

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Started my own business yesterday. Jimmie 6 months and I'll let you k ow if I'm happy hahah"

Exciting times ..good luck with it all

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

I loved my job but had to leave it to find a job that paid more. I hated it.

Now my job is ok,sometimes I get to make a difference. There's a bit of flexibility in what I do each day and the people are nice enough.

It doesn't pay enough but I'm not sure any job really does so I still have to have a 2nd job on top. I'm also only there on a fixed term basis so who knows what could happen next. I am trying to create the right role for myself though

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

First of all for me my focus is my time outside of the workplace, not in it. I'm not bothered so much about how enjoyable my work is, more what time out of work I get and the ability to earn enough cash to really enjoy that free time. And in that respect my work is very good.

Sometimes the hours are antisocial and shifts can drag. But I'm left to do my job in peace without interference. I work a four day week and make a very good wage. Plus sometimes it is cool with some bizarre challenges. Although genrally mundane I really earn my money when things go wrong. Plus the trade union and the solidarity we have in my industry protects our good terms and condition and ensures we always have a say in our working environment.

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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago

Masked and Distant

I'm happy that I'm good enough at my job to be able to keep a roof over my families head.

I am also happy that I can help other solve problems.

I'm also happy that my job takes me to some interesting places and meet some great people.

But I'm sad it keeps me away from my family too often.

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

"Yes. It’s my own business and I absolutely love it. Problem is I never stop and I need to sometimes x"

That is exactly my position. I'm happy, not rich

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