Are you happy with your job?

[Bobby Headrick]

Well yes and no. I am thankful to have a job, but after 15 yrs with the state, it is getting old quick, we have had no pay raises in about 7 yrs, we have seen decresses in our retirement, and insurance, we have had to take furloughs, and let me tell you that hurts, 200 from one ck can really mees you up. I do like helping the one's that truly need help, ie; cancer paitents, the elderly, some single mothers, those who are divorced or widowed, not the baby factory for benifits mom's,. But overall I am very disappointed in the way we have been treated by our leaders, they screwed it all up and we must pay. I am looking to retire very soon, so I can get my retirement out before it is gone.My job is not stable anymore no future, no replacements will be hired anytime soon, so yes its dismale, lol. But chub, I can lay down some mean licks on a bass guitar, been playing for over 25 yrs, I make some extra when the gigs come up,thats my passion, music and fishing.lol

[Tim_T]

Absolutely happy. I worked in the sports department at the C-J for years but three years ago I left there to pursue a career as a full-time freelance outdoor writer. Each year I have picked up more assignments and am to the point that I am now published each issue in four magazines and possibly might be adding two more soon. Took me a while to build up to this, but it is starting to pay off. I just signed a contract to do a piece about the history of Dale Hollow Lake for Cabela's Oufitter Journal that will run in January and they are paying me a pretty good chunk of change.

The down side is money. If you worked 40 hours per week at minimum wage you would be making what I make. Most people wouldn't take the pay cut to do what I do. I am able to do it because my kids are basically grown and my wife is an RN.

The good side is all the fishing trips I get to go on. Went to Guntersville in March to fish with a guide for two days with all expenses paid. I am one of the 12 media members getting to spend four days with all the Strike king Pro Team guys on Kentucky Lake this October, fishing/shooting photos/working on stories. Stuff like that makes it worth the smaller pay.

[roadrunner]

I had a man who was my assistant softball coach and he was always complaining about his job. One day he called me and wanted to come to my house and talk. He and his wife showed up and we sat at the kitchen table, he told me he had terrible news that he was fired today. I said good; you hated that job now go out and find something you like to do and a boss you can tolerate.

He went on to be a sales manager of a fairly large company and every time he see's me he tells me that he could not believe what I told him the day he got fired but boy where you right. He said that getting fired was the best thing that has ever happened to him in a job.

If you dread going to work find another job.

Life is short enjoy it.

[zx150]

I like the job, but all the stress and from with in the department is real bad. The new laws make it harder and harder to do your job. Its seems like most of society and media does not like us. Other than that at the end of the day I still like being a cop.

[Grumpy]

Thank you very much for being a cop.

Grumpy

[LMHunter]

Very happy. I do law enforcement sales for a top notch company. They treat us very well. After over 10 years I still can't find a reason to leave. Playing with guns and ammo all day is a plus too!

[DJD]

Very happy. I do law enforcement sales for a top notch company. They treat us very well. After over 10 years I still can't find a reason to leave. Playing with guns and ammo all day is a plus too!

That does sound cool!! Here in lexington we have a large gun shop called Buds. They have alot of law enforcement equipment and even a shooting range that allows them to bring their vehicle in train with it. Always thought retail sales at his place would be ok for a second job.....your doing a different job than that but the idea of seeing the new stuff and being around the people who enjoy that stuff sounds pretty cool. I'm a gun and weapon enthusiast and always feel at home around that stuff.

[know1]

I started working in Marketing for an IT company about a year ago and I really enjoy it here. The people are great. NOBODY complains about working here and the company has actually grown from about 80 employees to 140 over the last 2 years (in a recession, no-less).

The previous 10 years, I'd been working for a marketing company that served pharmaceutical and medical clients. I never was too unhappy there, but the last 3 years or so there was a lot of turmoil that came from the top and a lot of my co-workers spent all day complaining about their jobs. I was kind of relieved to have my position eventually eliminated as the down-sized.

[DJD]

I like the job, but all the stress and from with in the department is real bad. The new laws make it harder and harder to do your job. Its seems like most of society and media does not like us. Other than that at the end of the day I still like being a cop.

I'm with grumpy...Thank you for your service.

[GeoFisher]

I like the job, but all the stress and from with in the department is real bad. The new laws make it harder and harder to do your job. Its seems like most of society and media does not like us. Other than that at the end of the day I still like being a cop.

Society hates you until they need you......then it's a different story.

Law Enforcement has to be tough.......us civilians have NO Idea.

Thanks for doing what you do.

[BigWhopper]

i had a man who was my assistant softball coach and he was always complaining about his job. One day he called me and wanted to come to my house and talk. He and his wife showed up and we sat at the kitchen table, he told me he had terrible news that he was fired today. I said good; you hated that job now go out and find something you like to do and a boss you can tolerate.

He went on to be a sales manager of a fairly large company and every time he see's me he tells me that he could not believe what i told him the day he got fired but boy where you right. He said that getting fired was the best thing that has ever happened to him in a job.

If you dread going to work find another job.

Life is short enjoy it.

truth right here!

[BigWhopper]

Absolutely happy. I worked in the sports department at the C-J for years but three years ago I left there to pursue a career as a full-time freelance outdoor writer. Each year I have picked up more assignments and am to the point that I am now published each issue in four magazines and possibly might be adding two more soon. Took me a while to build up to this, but it is starting to pay off. I just signed a contract to do a piece about the history of Dale Hollow Lake for Cabela's Oufitter Journal that will run in January and they are paying me a pretty good chunk of change.

The down side is money. If you worked 40 hours per week at minimum wage you would be making what I make. Most people wouldn't take the pay cut to do what I do. I am able to do it because my kids are basically grown and my wife is an RN.

The good side is all the fishing trips I get to go on. Went to Guntersville in March to fish with a guide for two days with all expenses paid. I am one of the 12 media members getting to spend four days with all the Strike king Pro Team guys on Kentucky Lake this October, fishing/shooting photos/working on stories. Stuff like that makes it worth the smaller pay.

Nice! I'm kind of jealous of your situation but I'm happy. I'm glad somebody is living their life the way they want it to. I think that kind of support from spouse is important too.