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SwingGirlAtHeart t1_jdynrji wrote

Reply to LPT: Do not fall for the whole pursue "working for your dream company" idea. You will be so much better off if you have a wonderful, respectful, considerate boss at some normal business who actually values and respects you/your work, and allows you to become successful and proficient in your field. by Dismal_Body_2731

I'm a firm believer in the idea that you don't need to be passionate about your career. You do need to find your passion in life, but that just does not need to be your job. Working in a field you love is a good way to eventually hate the field.

Obviously this isn't true for everyone, but it's true for a lot of folks, myself included.

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Biggbenzz85 t1_jdymrv3 wrote

Reply to LPT: Do not fall for the whole pursue "working for your dream company" idea. You will be so much better off if you have a wonderful, respectful, considerate boss at some normal business who actually values and respects you/your work, and allows you to become successful and proficient in your field. by Dismal_Body_2731

Or work good paying jobs until you find "the one". Took me years but I found it. Been working there for 10 years so far. But now I'm going to be looking again for one that is in a state that respects human life and full of hate (moving from Chicago, Illinois to Texas).

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Zgerv t1_jdylksj wrote

Reply to LPT: Do not fall for the whole pursue "working for your dream company" idea. You will be so much better off if you have a wonderful, respectful, considerate boss at some normal business who actually values and respects you/your work, and allows you to become successful and proficient in your field. by Dismal_Body_2731

Yup. Most tradesmen I know who feel fulfilled in their field have a particular someone to thank. And they dream more so of being a link in that chain for someone else. If you asked them why this particular trade, they couldn't tell you specifically it just stuck because the 'climate' was right at the time of growth.

Also - LPT: As an employer it's much more important to be engaged with your employees growth than it is their performance. It will pay exponentially more in production in the long term; ironically.

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wuvvtwuewuvv t1_jdyh2kc wrote

Reply to comment by dovahkiitten16 in LPT: Do not fall for the whole pursue "working for your dream company" idea. You will be so much better off if you have a wonderful, respectful, considerate boss at some normal business who actually values and respects you/your work, and allows you to become successful and proficient in your field. by Dismal_Body_2731

Your older relatives are massively out of touch lol. There is almost no loyalty at or to companies anymore. Companies will fire you to save a buck. There are almost always a better opportunity elsewhere, and less and less reason to stay where you are.

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Reply to LPT: Thinking about vinegar, lemons and other acidic foods makes your mouth water. I regularly use this to take painkillers and such without needing a drink. by Xtrendence

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Flair_Helper t1_jdygdtf wrote

Reply to LPT: if you hear any animal noises above, below, or in your walls, or smell any weird smells - have someone come check it out ASAP. by [deleted]

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Reply to LPT: replace the word "but" with "and". by ValkyrieKitten

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ChrisGeritol t1_jdyg0nz wrote

Reply to comment by Emotional_Ad_273 in LPT Request: I am a contractor making $62,400 a year, and the position I am working for pays roughly $90,000 to $100,000, and I know my recruiter probably gets paid the difference. How do I get a higher salary with the same company? by dlonem1

Some companies will only hire contractors for certain positions. Some of those contractors will be at those companies for years as a contractor.

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keepthetips t1_jdyfy24 wrote

Reply to LPT: Add a dog tag to your Keychain with your phone number on it, and a card in your wallet with your number too. by thebigbread42

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Flair_Helper t1_jdyflg4 wrote

Reply to LPT. If you have a stressful job that makes it difficult to sleep because you just can't stop thinking about it, name your Hue™️ bulb powered nightlight 'Brain'. When you're ready to lay your head down on your pillow, say, "Hey Siri*, turn off brain." [* no doubt works with Alexa also 😉) by Stoon_Slar

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Flair_Helper t1_jdyfkpd wrote

Reply to LPT: If you’re a world-famous football player move to the USA for your retirement by Crocodile_Banger

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