Stuck in a Long Hours Rut: My Story of Survival

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges and experiences of working excessively long hours, specifically focusing on a participant's struggle with a demanding work schedule of over 16 hours a day. The conversation touches on the emotional toll of such a lifestyle, humorous interpretations of the work, and the nature of the work itself, which includes systems integration for industrial automation.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses love for their work but feels overwhelmed by the long hours and lack of an end in sight.
  • Another participant inquires about the nature of the work that is so time-consuming.
  • Humorous comments are made regarding the challenges of writing essays on the genitalia of barnyard animals.
  • Concerns are raised about the mental health effects of working excessively long hours, with exaggerated examples of potential madness.
  • A participant shares their experience of working continuously for about 20 days straight without breaks for meals, while also noting the positive feedback expected from a customer.
  • There are playful speculations about the whereabouts of another participant, Ivan, and humorous references to potential crimes involving other participants.
  • One participant expresses disbelief at the humor surrounding the long hours, indicating a more serious perspective on the situation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants share a mix of humor and concern regarding the long hours worked, but there is no clear consensus on the seriousness of the situation or the appropriateness of the humor. Multiple competing views on the impact of such work hours are present.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a blend of personal experiences and humorous exchanges, with some participants taking a more serious view of the implications of long working hours while others engage in light-hearted banter.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in workplace dynamics, mental health implications of long working hours, or those seeking a humorous take on stressful work situations may find this discussion relevant.

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I really love what I do, but right now I'm stuck in one of the worst modes that goes with the turf: 16 hrs+ a day, seven days a week, and no immediate end in sight.

I'm getting too old for this. :cry: :cry: :cry:
 
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what exactly do you do that is so time consuming
 
He writes essays on the genitalia of barnyard animals.
 
How long 'til retirement?
 
zoobyshoe said:
He writes essays on the genitalia of barnyard animals.
I guess the tricky part is getting the animal to hold still.
 
oh jeez, 16 hours a day..thats way WAY to much. People have been known to go crazy... see things like wild flocks of wild birds drinking pop or cats dancing pagan style with deers in the fields!
 
Math Is Hard said:
I guess the tricky part is getting the animal to hold still.
Hah Hah! I didn't see that interpretation when I posted. :)
 
Ivan Seeking said:
I really love what I do, but right now I'm stuck in one of the worst modes that goes with the turf: 16 hrs+ a day, seven days a week, and no immediate end in sight.

I'm getting too old for this. :cry: :cry: :cry:
I guess you'll just have to suffer through the big crunch until the Big Crunch. :smile:
 
blimkie said:
what exactly do you do that is so time consuming

I do systems integration for industrial automation; that is, when I'm not writing essays on the genitalia of barnyard animals...

I got a break! I was on-site today and the electricians aren't even done yet. :rolleyes:
 
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Is there anyway to prove the true identity of the poster? As far as I can tell Ivan has vanished. Could it be that Tsu has buried him along side the deer? Could she be hiding a heinous crime? Is she making these posts to delay discovery? I am thinking about dropping in, but what if she gets me also? Ivan, is it really you? What do you have to say about a green apple martini?
 
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Integral said:
Is there anyway to prove the true identity of the poster? As far as I can tell Ivan has vanished. Could it be that Tsu has buried him along side the deer? Could she be hiding a heinous crime? Is she making these posts to delay discovery? I am thinking about dropping in, but what if she gets me also? Ivan, is it really you? What do you have to say about a green apple martini?

:smile: Sorry Integral. For what it's worth, Tsu never sees me either...but then she prefers it that way. :biggrin: Hopefully, only one more weekend and I'll be getting past things. The last few weeks have been nuts: I get up, walk to my office, and sit in front of my computer for about 16 hours straight...I haven't even been stopping to eat. It has been about 20 days straight now...as near as I can remember. On the plus side, the customer is going to love their new system. :approve:
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
:smile: Sorry Integral. For what it's worth, Tsu never sees me either...but then she prefers it that way. :biggrin: Hopefully, only one more weekend and I'll be getting past things. The last few weeks have been nuts: I get up, walk to my office, and sit in front of my computer for about 16 hours straight...I haven't even been stopping to eat. It has been about 20 days straight now...as near as I can remember. On the plus side, the customer is going to love their new system. :approve:
Sure Tsu, that's what you keep telling us...

now WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH IVAN?



ps looking forward to getting together again! :smile:
 
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hypatia said:
oh jeez, 16 hours a day..thats way WAY to much. People have been known to go crazy... see things like wild flocks of wild birds drinking pop or cats dancing pagan style with deers in the fields!
:smile: <wipes tears from her eyes> :smile:
 
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Evo said:
:smile: <wipes tears from her eyes> :smile:

I don't think that's funny at all!

Now, I'm going back to watching my turkeys do the hussle. :-p
 

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