Antiwork

[dxmnkd316]

I don't disagree with that either. I also don't think that's what hovey was saying. I think it was a lighthearted jab with some truth to it. It is possibly true that introverts don't like going because they're introverts.

Your statement and hovey' are not mutually exclusive.

[burd]

I disagree with the premise that introvert = anti social. My wife and I attend plenty of work related social events even though we're introverts, because, well, attorneys have to do those things. It just means we need the next 2 (or more) evenings to ourselves to recharge the batteries. It also means we'd rather have a small group outing than a 100- person blowout, all else being equal, and the amount of recharging necessary afterwards will increase accordingly as the amount of handshaking increases.

Also, understanding that work social events are necessary and helpful for one's career doesn't mean they're somehow glorious opportunities with dear leaders. They still suck overall in comparison to non-work activities. To paraphrase Red Foreman, there is a reason is called a work event and not super happy fun time, because ultimately it's still something done as part of your job and not because you genuinely want to go. The people who try to overly sell them as FUN!!! are just as bad as the curmudgeons who never go.

But then I'm a work to live person, not a live to work one. I'm retiring the second I think I can comfortably do so, which will hopefully be roughly at 60 depending on health care access prior to being Medicare eligible and my daughter's post graduate educational aspirations. No farking way am I working a day longer than I have to.

Yeah, but you have to socialize with Iowans.

[SJHovey]

I don't disagree with that either. I also don't think that's what hovey was saying. I think it was a lighthearted jab with some truth to it. It is possibly true that introverts don't like going because they're introverts.

Your statement and hovey' are not mutually exclusive.

Yeah, my post was not intended as an insult to introverts. If you look back at the personality test thread recently resurrected, you'll note that a few years back I posted that I, too, have been branded with the scarlet "I" by Mmes Myers and Briggs.

I'd like to be able to tell everyone that worker bees rule the world. That if you come to work, keep your head down, and perform your work brilliantly, riches will be your reward. It just isn't true.

If you follow that path, you'll be fine. There will always be a job for you. But the saying, "it isn't what you know, but who you know" isn't a canard. I'm not sure I could tell you how many different jobs or opportunities I've gotten in my life because of personal connections to people in a position to make it happen.

Everyone needs a mentor. Everyone needs a cheerleader, the person who in meetings when your name is being discussed speaks up on your behalf. Honestly I think that is a lot more likely to happen if they like you personally, and don't just respect your work or skill.

The other reason to attend these events is that eventually people reach that point in their career where they are called upon to build a team under them, to be the mentor or the cheerleader. One thing I can tell you I have learned in 60+ years is that brilliant and talented people working for you make your work life much, much better. These social gatherings can help you identify those people and recruit them to your team.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Should people attend these social outings if they want to advance within their company/firm? Generally, yes.

Should they be required to if they aren't comfortable (anxiety disorders, ADHD, etc.), or have no interest in management or sales (and many don't)? Absolutely not.

If you're hosting a company retreat, should there be options/activities for people to socialize and get to know coworkers that don't involve alcohol and/or tons of stimuli (Vegas nightclubs are definitely not a low-key cocktail hour)? Absolutely! Which was my original point. We had someone informally organize a board game night of their own accord as an alternative. That's cool, but coming up with things like that isn't something employees should have to organize completely on their own. At last year's retreat in Big Sky, granted due to the nature of the location, there were tons of (mainly outdoor) activities to partake in with coworkers during the afternoons. There was not even an attempt to formally organize or arrange such activities in Vegas.

[MissThundercat]

My agency does "team building days" every so often. The last one was elementary school crap which included dizzy bat races and eating whipped cream out of a bowl with your hands behind your back. There was also a lot of shouting and screaming. I inevitably ended up in a side room sobbing because it was too much, and a supervisor came and sat with me until I felt better.

I don't mind attending, but I've urged my employer to make these more sensory friendly at least.

[MissThundercat]

I interviewed for the Foster Care Case Manager position over two weeks ago and still haven't heard anything back. Attempts to reach HR have been futile.

On the flip side, I was encouraged to apply for Team Lead for our Developmentally Disabled and Cognitively Impaired house.

[Scarlet]

Just had a skip level call with the head of our team. She used to be my direct manager. Apparently we're due for another re-structure/reorg in our department but our team is apparently safe. I hate the uncertainty.

[Kepler]

Apparently we're due for another re-structure/reorg in our department

"Here are three envelopes..."

[dxmnkd316]

Just had a skip level call with the head of our team. She used to be my direct manager. Apparently we're due for another re-structure/reorg in our department but our team is apparently safe. I hate the uncertainty.

Sorry Scarlet. I know how you feel. It sucks hard.
Will be sending good vibes your way.

[Swansong]

We're on day 1 of a major go-live on one of the Epic systems I manage. The amount of "who moved my cheese" complaints is really something.

[dxmnkd316]

We're on day 1 of a major go-live on one of the Epic systems I manage. The amount of "who moved my cheese" complaints is really something.

I have been an SME on an ERP system migration and have been supporting it for five years since. I literally cannot imagine migrating from one medical records system to another. I can't. It's impossible.

[Swansong]

I have been an SME on an ERP system migration and have been supporting it for five years since. I literally cannot imagine migrating from one medical records system to another. I can't. It's impossible.

This isn't even moving EHRs. This is changing the interface of the same one. It's going from an application that runs locally and on a Citrix server to a web-based one that is entirely on the Citrix server. Lots of look and feel changes, some minor functionality changes.

But apparently, we went to everyone's home, kicked their dogs, left the refrigerator doors open and left upper deckers.

[MissThundercat]

I opened a resident's behavior observation record last night and found not only what amounted to a run on sentence on first shift, but instead of writing about what coping skills the resident used or the resident's behavior on shift, used the space to complain about finding something gross in the dryer and said 2nd shift left it there.

That was reported as soon as i got in today. Supervisor will delete that report and follow up with me when he can.

[Deutsche Gopher Fan]

Lol

[dxmnkd316]

I completely empathize with those who feel like work occupies too much of their time. It's disheartening to think about the hours we spend at work when we could be doing something we truly enjoy. That's why it's important to find a work-life balance that works for you. One way to make the most of your free time is by doing something fun and exciting. You can get inspiration on things to do by reading reviews. There's so much information there that can help you find interesting activities to try out. So, ease up and do something enjoyable as well today.

How much of your time does work comprise? Are you like Rosie or more like a PS5?

Also, I'm not clicking on that link.