Exactly the same apart from im not from ASDA.
Are you proud of what you do?
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Exactly the same apart from im not from ASDA.
Everyone has to start somewhere. Take every opportunity you get to learn new stuff (especially training courses). Look at it as a stepping stone.
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Yes, I'm proud of what I do because I've worked damn hard to achieve it.
I used to think that what I do was nothing special, but over the last few years I've come to appreciate that I can do things that not may others in the workplace can. I have a sharp mind and a desire to contnually learn and improve so my learning curve has been steady but steep and driven by challenge.
I used to think that what I do was nothing special, but over the last few years I've come to appreciate that I can do things that not may others in the workplace can. I have a sharp mind and a desire to contnually learn and improve so my learning curve has been steady but steep and driven by challenge.
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Im reasonably proud, I work as a software developer for a nature conservation agency type place, we do the reporting up to Europe and the like as well as sending out some surveys from time to time. Technically its a 'Quango' but we actually do good work here and I get civil service perks which are alright but not great right now.
Something that's struck me lately whilst out and about is that when people ask me where I work/what I do, I feel like my explanation is almost an apology.I'm in the financial sector, so sometimes get disapproving looks and a critical turn in the conversation (as if us IT bods get mahoosive bonuses!).
I wonder how people like Estate Agents, Politicians, Traders, Lawyers, Traffic Wardens etc deal with this when they know that their professsions are pretty much reviled by a large proportion of the general public?
Does anyone bend the truth about what they do to avoid hassle? I once told a group of people I worked on the Jaffa Cake production line for the lulz.
When I did Pizza delivery for Dominos I just didn't bother telling people where I worked
It was part time during College/Uni though but it was a kick in the teeth for feeling good doing it, having to wear a fanny pack, a bright blue hat and top...
Thank the heavens that they didn't introduce those magnetic stick on triangle things for your car when I worked there!
Since then though I think I could happily say that I've been proud to tell people what I do, each position has had an increase in responsibilities which is great and I'm less busy now but the work is more complex at the same time. I like that!
Yeah there are days when I feel like I just CBA because some parts of the support team let me down but that exists in all jobs all over the workforce in the country so I just deal with it as it comes
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I work in the pharmaceutical industry and I'm very proud of what I do. I am working on medicines everyday that save lives. However, some of the practices of people within my industry don't sit well personally. On the whole though, I am very proud of my work and will defend it happily.
Retained Firefighter, window cleaner and Computer repair company. I like the fact that one minute I'm up a ladder cleaning a window and the next driving a fire engine to an incident, its great fun and very rewarding.
yes I'm fairly proud of that.
yes I'm fairly proud of that.
I'm proud of what I do. I get to work on the biggest films and tv productions that come through this country, and so that's pretty cool. On the flip side the pay is embarrassingly bad so sometimes I'm not proud at all! I
Reaction can be a bit mixed though. I work in the film /tv the industry so people are always interested in it (its a great conversation starter) but I sometimes it can go the other way when people assume im some sort of 'self sufficient med-yah node'. :rolleyes :
Reaction can be a bit mixed though. I work in the film /tv the industry so people are always interested in it (its a great conversation starter) but I sometimes it can go the other way when people assume im some sort of 'self sufficient med-yah node'. :rolleyes :
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This is something I've been thinking about recently. I work in a school doing sysadmin work and a bit of web app writing. It's pretty much my ideal job in terms of type of work, it's only about 20 minutes walk from where I live and the pay is reasonable (since I've been promoted).
Only thing is it's a bit to cushy. The work's easy (but I'd never run out of it) and I've been there 5 years - been promoted in that time but not the top dog as my manager won't leave. It also doesn't feel very prestigious, a lot of my friends/class mates now work in the city, for banks etc earning far more than me.
So generally I don't feel proud of what I do (compared to my peers, not to the average), I feel have to explain why I'm not doing better.
Having said all that, it could be far worse. This is pretty much just 1st world problems!
Only thing is it's a bit to cushy. The work's easy (but I'd never run out of it) and I've been there 5 years - been promoted in that time but not the top dog as my manager won't leave. It also doesn't feel very prestigious, a lot of my friends/class mates now work in the city, for banks etc earning far more than me.
So generally I don't feel proud of what I do (compared to my peers, not to the average), I feel have to explain why I'm not doing better.
Having said all that, it could be far worse. This is pretty much just 1st world problems!
I convert river water into drinking water and then pump it to your taps (be nice to me)
When there was a team of us I didn't feel particularly proud of my work (it was much easier/less stressful) but since job cuts have hit the industry we now work a single manned shift. (Mornings/afternoons/nights)
It is a very large capactiy works that supplies several million customers, we used to have an 18 man strong shift team which manned the works 24/7 365 (3 men per shift). We have gradually been whittled down to 7 men to cover the same 24/7 365. a lot of the assets are as they were with higher manning levels and are far from the automated processes you would expect to find on a modern single manned WTW, it sometimes feels like you're completely isolated/alone when problems hit, I often finish shifts feeling shellshocked but proud to have maintained the target flows & quality.
) When there was a team of us I didn't feel particularly proud of my work (it was much easier/less stressful) but since job cuts have hit the industry we now work a single manned shift. (Mornings/afternoons/nights)
It is a very large capactiy works that supplies several million customers, we used to have an 18 man strong shift team which manned the works 24/7 365 (3 men per shift). We have gradually been whittled down to 7 men to cover the same 24/7 365. a lot of the assets are as they were with higher manning levels and are far from the automated processes you would expect to find on a modern single manned WTW, it sometimes feels like you're completely isolated/alone when problems hit, I often finish shifts feeling shellshocked but proud to have maintained the target flows & quality.
Started off as an IT Apprentice and the company seen something in me and took me on as an associate trainer. Now I've been moved to a different role with 2 pay rises in a year. I wouldn't class myself as being proud though, I try not to judge people on their jobs or lack of one for that matter as who knows what's around the corner.
Im a traffic warden throughout the week, i also do part time baliff work at the weekends. Often after a hard days traffic wardening ill cold call people and try to sell them PPI just for a bit of extra cash.
I am very proud of what i do
I am very proud of what i do