Vent about your job

MTK · 07-17-2006, 09:32 AM

Cool site, http://www.jobvent.com/

Blast/praise your employer.

Funny to see one of my ex-employers, Progressive, in the top worst companies. Definitely a nightmare of a job.

BDBohnzie · 07-17-2006, 11:02 AM

I saw Enterprise on that list too...from what I understand, they offer a lot of young people managerial opportunities, only from them to work 60-75 hours a week with little to no time off.

724Skinsfan · 07-17-2006, 11:06 AM

That's pretty common for a lot of retail or service oriented businesses.

dmek25 · 07-17-2006, 11:11 AM

i think its getting like that everywhere.trying to do more with a helluva lot less people which = everyone working tons of hours

TheMalcolmConnection · 07-17-2006, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

I saw Enterprise on that list too...from what I understand, they offer a lot of young people managerial opportunities, only from them to work 60-75 hours a week with little to no time off.

I have like 4-5 friends who went that route right after college. They said they work their asses completely off, but they get paid well and get good benefits.

Schneed10 · 07-17-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I have like 4-5 friends who went that route right after college. They said they work their asses completely off, but they get paid well and get good benefits.

The old time/money conundrum. Those who have a lot of money usually don't have a lot of time. Those who have a lot of time usually don't have a lot of money.

Which is exactly why Powerball and MegaMillions are so appealing! All the money, and all the time, in the world!

Monkeydad · 07-17-2006, 01:21 PM

Which one of my jobs?:cheeky-sm

MTK · 07-17-2006, 01:23 PM

I have a good friend who worked at Enterprise for 5 years. They work you to the bone and the pay isn't all that great for the time you put in. His stories about that place reminds me alot of Progressive. It's very, very clicky. Once you get on someone's bad side watch out, they will dig for any reason to run you out the door. I'm serious too, Progressive fires people left and right. They have no problem canning people. Employee morale there is in the dumper.

cpayne5 · 07-17-2006, 01:44 PM

More of a praise than a vent...

I work for a fairly large strategy and technology consulting firm in the DC area that is not publicly held. The CEO and partners don't have to run the company from a standpoint of always trying to please the shareholders, and thus the employees are treated much better. I've been here 4 years and I like it so far. The pay and benefits are top notch.

BDBohnzie · 07-17-2006, 03:28 PM

cpayne - if i didn't know any better, i'd say you were writing about my company...i work for a privately held, family run company. employees are treated well, and compensated very well.

MTK · 07-17-2006, 03:38 PM

You guys hiring?

BDBohnzie · 07-17-2006, 03:40 PM

i just got a buddy of mine a job...you willing to relocate to Redskins country?

MTK · 07-17-2006, 03:41 PM

If the price was right I would definitely consider it.

cpayne5 · 07-17-2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

If the price was right I would definitely consider it.

The worst part about taking a job here is the massive cost of living increase when moving in from somewhere else. A lot of times that alone outweighs the increase in pay.

That Guy · 07-17-2006, 06:24 PM

if they're hiring, hit me with specifics

07-17-2006, 09:32 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,473	Vent about your job Cool site, http://www.jobvent.com/ Blast/praise your employer. Funny to see one of my ex-employers, Progressive, in the top worst companies. Definitely a nightmare of a job. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

07-17-2006, 11:02 AM	#2
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Vent about your job I saw Enterprise on that list too...from what I understand, they offer a lot of young people managerial opportunities, only from them to work 60-75 hours a week with little to no time off. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

07-17-2006, 11:06 AM	#3
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: Vent about your job That's pretty common for a lot of retail or service oriented businesses. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

07-17-2006, 11:11 AM	#4
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Vent about your job i think its getting like that everywhere.trying to do more with a helluva lot less people which = everyone working tons of hours __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

07-17-2006, 01:21 PM	#7
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Vent about your job Which one of my jobs?:cheeky-sm

07-17-2006, 01:23 PM	#8
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,473	Re: Vent about your job I have a good friend who worked at Enterprise for 5 years. They work you to the bone and the pay isn't all that great for the time you put in. His stories about that place reminds me alot of Progressive. It's very, very clicky. Once you get on someone's bad side watch out, they will dig for any reason to run you out the door. I'm serious too, Progressive fires people left and right. They have no problem canning people. Employee morale there is in the dumper. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

07-17-2006, 01:44 PM	#9
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Re: Vent about your job More of a praise than a vent... I work for a fairly large strategy and technology consulting firm in the DC area that is not publicly held. The CEO and partners don't have to run the company from a standpoint of always trying to please the shareholders, and thus the employees are treated much better. I've been here 4 years and I like it so far. The pay and benefits are top notch. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

07-17-2006, 03:28 PM	#10
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Vent about your job cpayne - if i didn't know any better, i'd say you were writing about my company...i work for a privately held, family run company. employees are treated well, and compensated very well. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

07-17-2006, 03:38 PM	#11
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,473	Re: Vent about your job You guys hiring? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

07-17-2006, 03:40 PM	#12
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Vent about your job i just got a buddy of mine a job...you willing to relocate to Redskins country? __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

07-17-2006, 03:41 PM	#13
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,473	Re: Vent about your job If the price was right I would definitely consider it. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

07-17-2006, 06:24 PM	#15
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Vent about your job if they're hiring, hit me with specifics

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