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<blockquote data-quote="Jlingle" data-source="post: 3881760" data-attributes="member: 51137"><p>Awesome. At almost 45 years old, I changed careers a few years ago and went to work on a military installation, working for a defense contractor. Union job…. I have nothing against unions, aside from the fact that they seem to reward laziness and don’t reward hard work and effort. They do pay well, and to show my gratitude for a great job, I work my tail off. Just like every other job I’ve ever had. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, during my first few weeks at this job, I’m cleaning during downtime, doing general maintenance and repairs on items around the building, just basically keeping myself busy with work that other folks don’t want to do. I suddenly realize I’m making my coworkers very nervous. They don’t like how I do things. Their “not my job” mentality is making them look bad. </p><p></p><p>Well, I’m now almost 4 years into my new career, and the big bosses are now filling the department I work in, with more folks like me. We’re turning the tide. I don’t want to pat myself on the back too much, but my attitude of “let me do it” and gratefulness for the job are rubbing off. I only point that out because most folks KNOW they should work hard while on the clock, and someone who sets a good example WILL influence them to do the right thing. The guys I’m allowed to train work hard and they see this career field for what it is: an amazing opportunity that pays exceptionally well. </p><p></p><p>Work hard, be proud of the job you do, and feel good about yourself. It’s that easy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jlingle, post: 3881760, member: 51137"] Awesome. At almost 45 years old, I changed careers a few years ago and went to work on a military installation, working for a defense contractor. Union job…. I have nothing against unions, aside from the fact that they seem to reward laziness and don’t reward hard work and effort. They do pay well, and to show my gratitude for a great job, I work my tail off. Just like every other job I’ve ever had. Anyway, during my first few weeks at this job, I’m cleaning during downtime, doing general maintenance and repairs on items around the building, just basically keeping myself busy with work that other folks don’t want to do. I suddenly realize I’m making my coworkers very nervous. They don’t like how I do things. Their “not my job” mentality is making them look bad. Well, I’m now almost 4 years into my new career, and the big bosses are now filling the department I work in, with more folks like me. We’re turning the tide. I don’t want to pat myself on the back too much, but my attitude of “let me do it” and gratefulness for the job are rubbing off. I only point that out because most folks KNOW they should work hard while on the clock, and someone who sets a good example WILL influence them to do the right thing. The guys I’m allowed to train work hard and they see this career field for what it is: an amazing opportunity that pays exceptionally well. Work hard, be proud of the job you do, and feel good about yourself. It’s that easy. [/QUOTE]
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