Worst job I had was in basic military training. I understand that the training has to be tough but did they really have to be pricks about it?
Worst Job For you??
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I wouldn't call it the worst but definitely the most stressful and draining...RN in ICU. I enjoyed the work, enjoyed my colleagues, loved taking care of people in need. Didn't like coming in the next morning to find a empty bed and finding out my patient had crashed and passed away in the middle of the night when I was off. No matter how many times it happens and you say you won't let it effect you it still does, every single time. The good I gave still outweighed the downside, just hard to keep the tears away.
Support your medical professional, its a demanding and often emotional job.
Support your medical professional, its a demanding and often emotional job.
Lol..... sounds familiar!.......the more you save, the sooner you are out.
Unfortunately, I'm in a desk job for a while...... hoping to get back with my crew soon.
Instructors are pricks for good reason- their mandate is to break you. If you can't stand the heat in training then you're useless in the field.
I got my drivers license on my 16th birthday. My mom let me skip school and took me down. Motor Vehicle Branch on Commercial Drive, East Van. All the staff found out it was my birthday and sang me happy birthday. Quite memorable. A lifetime ago...
They have to get a medical examination every 6 months to keep their job, so I believe most of them do lots of running or something to stay in good shape. Also, the long haul planes have a rest area for crews where they can stretch out for periods.
http://www.traveller.com.au/tiny-re...-take-breaks-during-a-long-haul-flight-gvwynj
Haying.......loading small square bales onto the trailer, throwing them onto the elevator, then stacking them into the loft.
I mostly do the round bales so thankfully there's only 500 or so that I have to manhandle.....and I have a guy in the loft stacking, so there's that little bit of help.
That job I'm doing right now in 38 degree weather.
I mostly do the round bales so thankfully there's only 500 or so that I have to manhandle.....and I have a guy in the loft stacking, so there's that little bit of help.
That job I'm doing right now in 38 degree weather.
It's worse and hotter of the guy in the loft!
I get hay fever so I always got to run the baler. That was ok going into the wind...with the wind ...not so good.
My worst job was my first job but I benefited financially for 20 more years. From 17 to 24 I was a grease monkey and gas jockey. If you know what these terms mean your a boomer like me. From 16 to 22 I did this job while going to school. I learned so much that I was able to keep my personal vehicle costs way down and could do a full v8 rebuild. BUT it was the time of leaded gas. If I was away from work a few weeks on return the leaded gas fumes would give me 6 hour headaches for another week. Then I got used to the fumes. That couldn't have been good for me but you have to earn a living somehow. Gia, this is a great thread and tells us all something about the members here.
When you are being held accountable for seemingly insignifant stuff, the person doing so will seem to a prick. The purpose of basic training is to teach you accountability and attention to detail. At the end of the day, do you think the military really cares how well you made your bunk? They do care how well you follow instruction and the care and diligence you exercise when completing that task.
As for jobs I hated, all my jobs have been military, but within that context, very diverse. Seaman, instructor, technician, manager for support, training and HR, etc. I found the jobs I liked the least we're the ones which had little autonomy but you were still held responsible for things you had little control over. Those I enjoyed the most were those that allowed you flexibility to accomplish things the best way you could using skills and knowledge you acquired over time. Contrary to popular opinion, a military work environment is way more dynamic and unpredictable than most people think.
I've been there. It's absolute balls! I got yelled out for calling somebody in Sask. for interrupting a curling match
I work in an office where a director wears shorts and sandals to work. I'm the same way regarding business attire. I'll dress nice at work if I have a function right after work.
lol
I've had so many random jobs, mostly in sales in every aspect; phone, retail, business to business, and door to door for 3 years in Ontario battling the elements all year. I had to layer up so much and then would get so sweaty when people invited me in. Met lots of interesting characters. Probably one of the most memorable was when a guy left me in his foyer, returned in his boxers, and had his dick sticking out. I was 17 and scared to shit! At first I didn't know if he knew it was out so I just kept talking... then his grin gave it away lol Had to call animal control more than once for dogs being left in cages without water in the 40+ degree heat while nobody was home. Lots of old people gave me food. It was definitely hard work but I made good coin for a 17 year old. Wouldn't go back though.
I used to tell myself that there were only 3 things I wouldn't do for work: work in a coffee shop, wear a hair net, and become a prostitute. Still haven't ever had to wear a hair net.
I'm not on Perb as much as I once was but reading this thread makes perfect time. Meaning... A few nights ago, myself and a very good friend of mine went out for a beer and he was complaining how he now dislikes working at Costco ( he's a long term employee and makes top wages/ benefits for the record ). He says he's tired dealing with people, paper work, complaints about line ups, parking etc. This isn't the first time he's mentioned this. The other night I finally told him my view.
I can't recall exactly how I phrased it but, along the lines I said that he's in a indoor friendly environment and that Costco pays very well for what they do. ( I know how much he makes and their benefits are excellent by what he told me ). Also mentioned that there are far far worse jobs out there and that he should be happy that they are not laying off like most companies nowadays in Costco's sector, or any sector for that matter. It went on and on but I think I gave him a decent thought to think about?
PS.. I forgot. Order picker for a industrial supply company was my worst.
I can't recall exactly how I phrased it but, along the lines I said that he's in a indoor friendly environment and that Costco pays very well for what they do. ( I know how much he makes and their benefits are excellent by what he told me ). Also mentioned that there are far far worse jobs out there and that he should be happy that they are not laying off like most companies nowadays in Costco's sector, or any sector for that matter. It went on and on but I think I gave him a decent thought to think about?
PS.. I forgot. Order picker for a industrial supply company was my worst.
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