What's going on with your life?

[That50'sGuy]

On 11/18/2019 at 10:30 AM, Pharad said:

Congrats!! What kind of job did you get?

Well it's nothing too fancy, I now man the deli counter at my local grocery store. But I'm still super grateful! 

[ZZZ]

I think I'll quit japanese classes. For this beginner level I think it's just too expensive and I can go on with textbooks alone.

[That50'sGuy]

So a couple of days ago, I worked my first day. It's quite nice actually. But I'm really gonna have to get used to standing all that time. But aside from that, it's quite simple. I'm sure I'll get used to it! And besides, the pay is actually above average for the position! So that's a plus

Once again, thank you all for wishing me luck! It looks like I'll finally be able to take my brother bowling like he always asks me to!

Edited December 5, 2019 by That50'sGuy

[Quotingmc]

On 11/22/2019 at 6:55 PM, That50'sGuy said:

Well it's nothing too fancy, I now man the deli counter at my local grocery store. But I'm still super grateful! 

I also recently started a new job working on the counters in a local store. I am training to work as a baker primarily but also on deli, meat and fish. Certainly, isnt my life long career but it pays decently and you get to learn a lot about food. It beats shelf stacking any day even if the standing up and early starts can get tiring.

[blackdog]

Good for you guys, this kind of work it’s useful, especially if you are interested in food/cooking. But in general, low level stuff builds confidence, life skills… and motivation to aspire do something else.

it also keeps you humble and lets you appreciate people that do these jobs for you once you move on.

Funny I also applied and was offered a position at deli/fishmonger counter once

I worked as a cafe/bar waiter as my first summer job, summer postman to pay uni; when I moved here in the uk I ended up working four years in hospitality and catering, went from cleaning rooms and toilets and be a cook’s aid to manage the department.

It was quite hard with the incredibly long hours and living on-site to get out of there but I managed to get at least back into web design (for now )

Edited December 9, 2019 by blackdog

[MikeGon]

Makes me nostalgic... I also did my fair share of work in the food industry, from 14 to 20 years old to be exact... butcher, fast food cook, cashier, diver, boss boy, you name it!

Nowadays one thing I like to say is this: 50% of the skillset you need for your dream job is common to any job. So you can always work on fundamental skills like teamwork, social, discipline, professionalism, etc. and master those while you're on your way to your dream job

Congrats @That50'sGuy and @Quotingmc 

[AlexM]

On 11/24/2019 at 5:05 PM, 0kelvin said:

I think I'll quit japanese classes. For this beginner level I think it's just too expensive and I can go on with textbooks alone.

Do you have someone you can talk to easily outside of class? That's generally the main reason I go to classes. That and forcing me to practice grammar I'm too lazy to do at home

[Tisky]

When i finally started getting into Hammer again, having fun, i met a woman. Funny how everytime i start mapping i meet someone that keeps me occupied so i dont map.

But, i think she is great so, i am very happy

[kleinluka]

Just got engaged to my gf this past weekend! Feelsgoodman. 

[-HP-]

6 hours ago, kleinluka said:

Just got engaged to my gf this past weekend! Feelsgoodman. 

[ElectroSheep]

YEAH I KNOW !! It's the only thing I see on my Facebook feed !  

[Interfearance]

On 2/10/2020 at 1:37 AM, Tisky said:

When i finally started getting into Hammer again, having fun, i met a woman

Trust me, this is no coincidence

[kleinluka]

On 2/18/2020 at 1:26 PM, ElectroSheep said:

YEAH I KNOW !! It's the only thing I see on my Facebook feed !  

lmao sorry

[blackdog]

As probably most of the UK workforce, I am being furloughed so the government can pay 80% of our wages and the companies can keep us on (for now).

It's shitty to receive an email at 17:20 about it, with the thing starting two days after.

Hope everyone here is quite safe with their jobs and can continue doing what they love.
Working from home without a proper office setup is quite hard, especially with a baby. Also I feel my partner hasn't gotten the understanding of the seriousness of the situation, or worse, I fear she looks forward me losing the job so we can move to Scotland with her dad

[baem123]

1 hour ago, blackdog said:

 I fear she looks forward me losing the job so we can move to Scotland with her dad

Ouch