I'm coming up on 28 years with my company, though my title and the specific responsibilities of my job have changed over the years.
Simon: I, uh... I never-never shot anyone before. Book: I was there, son. I'm fair sure you haven't shot anyone yet.
'War Stories'
Natter 74: Ready or Not
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 23, 2015 5:48:58 am PDT #1409 of 30003
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
-t - Jul 23, 2015 6:20:18 am PDT #1410 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I've been at my current job for two years and a month (or 4-5 months if you count the time I was temping), and I think it's the longest I've stayed with one employer. Counting the jobs I've had seems like it would be hard. I'd probably miss some.
I can guess why it happened, but Sophia's spoiler fonting is amusing me.
Connie Neil - Jul 23, 2015 6:29:41 am PDT #1411 of 30003
brillig
Longest job was 12 years, current job just passed 9 years. I'd be happy to be here till retirement--at which point I'll probably be a part-timer at Walmart or something. It's just as well I didn't become a librarian, those jobs are getting harder to find. My best jobs have come from being a nerd who can type fast.
-t - Jul 23, 2015 6:35:48 am PDT #1412 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
My deliberate attempts to add stability to my work life have never worked out. That was kinda the point of the MBA, but have a I ever gotten a job in my field? No. This job I fell into accidentally - it was not the sort of thing I was looking for and I was not the kind of employee they had in mind, but it seems to be going pretty well.
Laura - Jul 23, 2015 6:36:52 am PDT #1413 of 30003
Our wings are not tired.
I've been at the same company for 27 years, but since it is my company it is a bit different. I've asked DH to fire me many times, but he refuses.
Sheryl, so excited for your family news. Remember, you will get tons of unsolicited advice from all directions, but the best solicited advice can be obtained here! Delighted for you and Gary, and the boy.
lisah - Jul 23, 2015 6:39:05 am PDT #1414 of 30003
Punishingly Intricate
I'm working at my friend's pet store today (in exchange for pet supplies). My co-worker is a tiny tuxedo kitten who will Not let me pick her up!
Fred Pete - Jul 23, 2015 6:43:51 am PDT #1415 of 30003
Ann, that's a ferret.
Congrats, Sheryl, Gary, and ("now we are") Three!
I'm coming up on 27 years at the same agency, although I've bounced around among several divisions. I've been 11-12 years in my current division, depending on how you count the temporary detail that turned into a permanent transfer. In a little over 3 years, I'll be eligible to retire.
It's a scary thought, starting to think about a retirement date for real.
Connie Neil - Jul 23, 2015 6:46:35 am PDT #1416 of 30003
brillig
My co-worker is a tiny tuxedo kitten who will Not let me pick her up!
Darn these co-workers and their insistence on proper workplace etiquette.
It's a scary thought, starting to think about a retirement date for real.
I tend to start gibbering and considering living out of my car to save money at that point.
-t - Jul 23, 2015 6:51:22 am PDT #1417 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
My co-worker is a tiny tuxedo kitten who will Not let me pick her up!
Aw. I have been missing kittens lately.
Connie Neil - Jul 23, 2015 7:01:59 am PDT #1418 of 30003
brillig
How can I have only been at work for an hour? It should be lunchtime!
I actually checked multiple clocks because I was sure the one I was looking at was wrong.