How long have you been at your job?

[nini]

We had a discussion here about how long people have been at the company I work for. Some stay for the long haul and some like to jump around every few years. Just wondering how the masses here fall into this category.

Me - I've been at my job for 14 years and am happy here and hope to stay until retirement. But, in Bush's economy that may be a pipe dream.

[GOPisEvil]

1. Well...prior to leaving in October, 13 years.

Different positions, different cities, but 13+ years. Thank goodness I'm gone. :7

[nini]

3. wow.. I didn't realize you were there that long.

Good for you to make the change. Now you just have to move to Calif!

[GOPisEvil]

4. Yay!!

I just did some school stuff today. I have some more to do! Getting those ducks in a row, ya know...

[nini]

10. It will be great when you get here.

you know who will waiting for those ice cream runs :D

[GOPisEvil]

11. Mmmmmmm...ColdStone...

:9

[nini]

16. I'll bring the napkins

:evilgrin:

[GOPisEvil]

20. I think a certain someone needs wetnaps.

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[nini]

22. LOL

That was quite the scene.. *snort*

[GOPisEvil]

24. My cheeks still hurt from laughing so hard.

:rofl:

[nini]

28. I tell you.. we are constantly laughing

It's nice to be laughing all the time again. But, I will say that was one of his finer moments. We'll laugh about that for years!

[GOPisEvil]

29. Laughter is a good thing.

I recommend as much as you can get. It keeps you healthy, I'm convinced.

[flamingyouth]

2. 11 years.

But in a few months I'm making a long-awaited career change.

[nini]

8. good luck on that.

I hope it works out for you. :-)

[liberalitch]

5. teachin' at phoebus for 14 years......

man have I seen things change!

[Shine]

6. I don't get paid in money for the work I do.

I'm a f/t mom and p/t volunteer. I've been doing this for over 12 yrs. I guess that counts, right?
:shrug:

[nini]

9. You've got one of the tougher jobs out there

:thumbsup:

It counts in my book.

[Shine]

17. I tell ya, nini, it's the hardest thing I've ever done. Ever.

and yet it's brought me the deepest joy.

interesting paradox, parenthood.

:hi:

[mokawanis]

60. Good for you

Having raised 3 kids, with my wife, I agree it's the toughest job in the world. The good news? They eventually grow up and leave home! Mine are all over 18 now and boy am I glad. I loved raising them -and I loved it when they moved out too.

[Shine]

76. Good for YOU, too, mokawanis!

Sounds like you've certainly "paid your dues". Wow, 3 kids. Kudos. I'm stretched enough by two, thank you very much. ;) It's all worth it, though.

Hey, welcome to DU, btw!! :hi:

[eyesroll]

7. 7 years, but I'll be leaving in the summer and going to law school.

For me, it's less a matter of liking to jump around, and more a matter of finally having the time and ability to go back to school, after realizing my brain is atrophying here, and there is no reasonable opportunity to advance (flat management structure means there's only ONE manager position above mine, aside from the owners, and there are probably 10 people more qualified to do that job than I am).

[nini]

15. Good luck in law school!

When my niece graduated from law school a few years back there were quite a few 'older' students. She said they were the cream of the crop. :-)

[eyesroll]

35. Thanks!

Most of law school, from what I've heard, is time management, so work experience is a definite plus.

[Evergreen Emerald]

69. I went to law school after owning a business

It is about time management. I was a single mother of a young child. It was difficult and I will be paying off student loans for a long time! But I do like my career. And with this degree, the sky and your imagination are the limits.

Good luck to you.

[RandomKoolzip]

12. Two years next month.

I finally learned how to "clock in" (as you humans so quaintly put it) last week! Oh, Earth!

In the fall, I'll be going to school though.

[nini]

19. We don't have to clock in - THANK JEEBUS

One of the reasons I like it here.. it's pretty casual. As long as we get our work done they're happy.

Good luck in school.

[RandomKoolzip]

27. Thanks! It's hard for me to shut up about it.

When good news hits, I tend to be insufferably smug.

[nini]

30. You should be.. that's quite an accomplishment

:toast:


I didn't graduate from college until I was 35 and I'm so glad I did it. You're making a wise choice for your future.

[MissMillie]

13. 20 years

holy moley

[nini]

23. That's what we were saying here.. .time has flown by

There are a couple with around 20 years - seems like yesterday we started here.

[MissMillie]

25. so far, among DUers... just me

holy moley.... I'm only 41 years old...

[kick-ass-bob]

14. 7, but won't make it to 8.

[raptor_rider]

18. Just had my 7th anniversary

the other day. It is a very good job and the bosses are great people. Plus the fact that I am the only female worker with about 45 men, makes a difference. Makes the work day go on by with fun.

[nini]

26. the only female with 45 men!!!

wow, talk about being outnumbered!

Belated welcome to DU :hi:

[raptor_rider]

67. Ah, it is not so bad,

it can be real fun. I was always one to hang out with the guys as a kid. They have all become protective of me. They would check out my boyfriends (only had two while working there) to see if they were alright. They like my husband because he gives them crap like they give him. He was definitely approved by all.

Thank you for the welcome!! Been here a little bit, just do not post much. You all give me a good break and laugh here in the Lounge! :hi:

[LynzM]

21. 1.5... so I voted for 2-3, since that was the closest...

'Course I'm only 25, so I've only held two jobs for longer than a school year :)

[nini]

31. oops.. I sure did miss that 1-2 year range

:(

Oh well.. rounding up is always good!

[LynzM]

40. LOL, no worries, nini :)

I'm guessing it'll be at least 3-4 years there, before I'm wanting or ready to go someplace else... *fingers crossed*

We'll see, of course!

[SOteric]

32. 3, maybe 4

hundred years...

[nini]

36. heheh

It's Friday.. .that smiley says it all.

[NoPasaran]

33. In another week or two, eleven years

Eleven long, soul-destroying years.

[nini]

37. bummer

That's too bad. I know I'm pretty lucky with mine - many of my friends hate their jobs :(

[cfield]

34. Will be 3 years in August

Started out as vault teller, moved to personal banker/new accounts, now do teller supervisor work on top of my new account tasks. Before that, I'd been vault teller at another bank for a year. Before that? Daycare from age 16 until almost 21.

[supernova]

38. 1.5 years so far

and I wish I could stay here for a really long time. I love it. It's perfect for me.

[nini]

44. Finding a perfect job is priceless

I hope you can stay there too!

:hi:

[NoSunWithoutShadow]

50. You are right, "Finding a perfect job is priceless".

I have worked 32 years for the EPA and have loved most of that time. I consider myself really, really lucky.

[nini]

51. Good for you.. that's an agency I would like to work for

My federal govt experience was with the post office.. you've heard the horror stories I'm sure. :(

32 years? You should be able to retire too!

[bigwillq]

39. It'll be 4 years in May

:hi:

[nini]

45. May is a good month

some fabulous people were born in may :7


:hi:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

41. 22 years

I love what I do even if I am a bit bored with it and a bit nauseated by the legal system

[nini]

43. well.. I certainly get bored at times

and marketing nauseates me :P .. but I love what I do too.


:hug: How's Mom?

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

56. not good

but out of ICU

[nini]

63. :-(

I'm sending you and her good vibes. Let us know if you need anything :hug:

[bridgit]

42. this one, 3-5 years, but it's a craft i've been working AT for 20yrs......

:thumbsup:

[Blue-Jay]

46. 10 months, but I just got a 32% raise.

I love my job.

[bridgit]

47. geez i guess, that's jammin...

:thumbsup: you can buy the next round :toast:

[Cobalt Violet]

48. I'll finish my fourth week tommorrow. n/t

[nini]

49. congrats on the new job!

I hope you like it.


:-)

[Cobalt Violet]

54. I do like it.

It pays much better than my past job. And I have the potential to earn much more.

[khashka]

52. For fuckin' forever

I quit being a therapist years ago. Does that matter? NO!

So I keep on doing the same thang, but this time I don't get paid.
Some times it's funny, sometimes it's difficult, and sometimes it fucking tears me apart.

So I'll keep on doing it. Paycheck or no paycheck. I'll rant and rave about it - but I wouldn't have it any other way.


Khash.

[TheProphetess]

53. 3 1/2 years

I know I will always teach, even if it's not always at the college I'm at now. I love the college classroom! I like teaching upper division courses, but I'll admit that when I get ahold of those first year students who don't know much about psychology, I can't wait to turn them to the dark side!

[nini]

62. I almost switched to teaching a while ago

I think I would like to do it.


Good to have good teachers like you :-)

[TheProphetess]

68. Aww, thanks!

It's a job that comes home with me but the hours are flexible. It can be extremely rewarding.
:hi:

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

55. Current position/company? 4 yrs. But within this same career, including

at other companies? (I do a specialized job) 12 years now, but 20 if training years are included.

[no name no slogan]

57. 1 1/2 years

Which in the tech sector is like ten years, but in the government sector is a blink of an eye.

[nini]

64. When I was with the govt it seemed like forever

But that was the post office and pure hell. :D

[Zomby Woof]

58. Not even 90 days

And all but 4 away from home. :evilfrown:

NOT ANYMORE!!!!! :woohoo: :loveya:

[mokawanis]

59. 27 years

I'm 48. I'll retire, hopefully, in 10 years. Probably have a heart attack in 11 years. Wouldn't be that be a nasty twist of fate?

[nini]

61. I'm 48 too....

I hope we both can retire in 10 years and live for many more!

[datasuspect]

65. i've never lasted more than 6 months at one job

[NMMNG]

66. 10yrs at one, 4yrs at the other n/t

[Deja Q]

70. Not long enough!

:7

[terrya]

71. 11 years

[aclog]

72. almost 14 days

but s'ok I'm quitting :D

[Gatchaman]

73. Feb 1 makes 6 months

at my new job, after 14+ years of gradually increasing hell at the old one. Go me!

[annonymous]

74. Only 3 months at my current job.

I was at my last job for nearly 15 years until I got laid off.

[AKPacker]

75. I am in

my 10th year at my current position. Closing in on 30 years in my profession.

I suddenly feel old!

[Jade Fox]

77. WAY too long.....

I hate my f^%king job.

[philosophie_en_rose]

78. Where's the "too f'ing long" option?

:)

[Wapsie B]

79. 14 + years in present position.

20+ years in career. Way long enough to make my mind turn to Jello. But I can take comfort in the fact that in that time I've put the children of doctors and hospital administrators through college. I mean who needs wealth anyway?

[leftofthedial]

80. I don't know.

what time is it?