[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by fiveohwblow

Unrealistic expectations. I don’t think a day ended prior to 730pm last week (always start around 6am) and proceeded to spend 20 hours over the weekend working due to client demand, then three projects dropped on my lap between yesterday and today from a vp who’s supposed to be on vacation. Some are meant for SLT audience, some at a slightly lower level. Work life balance doesn’t exist, not paid nearly enough for this level of work and even if paid more, likely don’t find the environment conducive to career satisfaction and growth.

Work/life balance doesn't seem to exist in many places now. Like what happened to just coming to work, kicking ass and getting shit done, then going home?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Work/life balance doesn't seem to exist in many places now. Like what happened to just coming to work, kicking ass and getting shit done, then going home?

This work-life balance is exactly what I'm trying to achieve by getting off the street and finding a more chill position in the corner of the county. Last year really shined a bright light on the importance of work-life balance after my life became about nothing but protests, riots, mandatory shifts with no days off and little sleep.

[TiMSport]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Work/life balance doesn't seem to exist in many places now. Like what happened to just coming to work, kicking ass and getting shit done, then going home?

I think the problem is home has become work because you can't escape it. Interestingly Americans are renowned for this behavior. Technology has put a lot of people in this trap. You're a millennial so you may not remember the days before social media or for that matter, smart phones! Believe me, I sure as hell do remember those days and I miss them in many ways.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by TiMSport

I think the problem is home has become work because you can't escape it. Interestingly Americans are renowned for this behavior. Technology has put a lot of people in this trap. You're a millennial so you may not remember the days before social media or for that matter, smart phones! Believe me, I sure as hell do remember those days and I miss them in many ways.

You and me both.

[fiveohwblow]

Originally Posted by TiMSport

Oh man, that sounds rough. Sorry to hear.

Appreciate it man. It’s on me to try and level set and if they don’t get it, I’m highly marketable. I can change my circumstances.

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Work/life balance doesn't seem to exist in many places now. Like what happened to just coming to work, kicking ass and getting shit done, then going home?

Bro preach. It’s even the same company which I’ve quite a bit of tenure with which makes it more difficult. It’s not my efficiency, we cut half the team prior to me engaging and were asking more of everyone. Seems to be a common thread through the 2020 carnage of humanity.

[fiveohwblow]

Originally Posted by TiMSport

I think the problem is home has become work because you can't escape it. Interestingly Americans are renowned for this behavior. Technology has put a lot of people in this trap. You're a millennial so you may not remember the days before social media or for that matter, smart phones! Believe me, I sure as hell do remember those days and I miss them in many ways.

If I could Ctrl+Alt+Del the internet and especially social media I would. I specifically decided no during the MySpace craze and have retained this perspective. I long for the days of yesterday.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by TiMSport

I think the problem is home has become work because you can't escape it. Interestingly Americans are renowned for this behavior. Technology has put a lot of people in this trap. You're a millennial so you may not remember the days before social media or for that matter, smart phones! Believe me, I sure as hell do remember those days and I miss them in many ways.

Oh I'm still old enough to remember the 1990s. I may have been a kid, but remember going places without a phone, social media, etc. I work in tech, but purposely drive older vehicles without infotainment. You just need a break from it sometimes. The most relaxing part of my day is driving home with the radio off, doors and top off my Jeep, and just shifting the gears.

I always work hard while I'm at work (I'm doing 3 other things while I'm typing this) and when I leave, whatever it is can wait until tomorrow. The people who work for me are the same way. I don't want to contact them on a weekend if it isn't required, let them enjoy their time off.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by fiveohwblow

If I could Ctrl+Alt+Del the internet and especially social media I would. I specifically decided no during the MySpace craze and have retained this perspective. I long for the days of yesterday.

I don't watch the news, and don't have social media except for snapchat which is for sharing funny shit with friends, and facebook which I only use for marketplace. It's very liberating, and I encourage everyone to try it. My phone is also on vibrate 100% of the time.

The negative is I spend more time on car forums and more car parts somehow end up showing up at my door.

[TiMSport]

Originally Posted by fiveohwblow

If I could Ctrl+Alt+Del the internet and especially social media I would. I specifically decided no during the MySpace craze and have retained this perspective. I long for the days of yesterday.

Amen brother! I don't do FB, Twitter, IG, or anything like it because... well we've basically stated it here.

[TiMSport]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

The negative is I spend more time on car forums and more car parts somehow end up showing up at my door.

Lol. THIS is something I can't seem to pry away from. It's my only real vice so I can't feel too bad about it. Bimmerpost is like a drug man. It can sometimes be annoying but evens out with the cool people around here. One important key is to have a good sense of humor, even if you have a different perspective on things sometimes.

I think we sometimes forget that things on the most part haven't changed in terms of we being humans and having different ideologies or ways, but once again, with social media platforms, we've gotten a deeper look behind the curtains and often times don't like what we see. Some things are better left unknown IMHO.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

but remember going places without a phone, social media, etc. I work in tech, but purposely drive older vehicles without infotainment. You just need a break from it sometimes. The most relaxing part of my day is driving home with the radio off, doors and top off my Jeep, and just shifting the gears.

Hence my dad's cabin doesn't even have a land line, and I vaca outside the US borders if not at the cabin. Work won't pay for international calls, and ethernet over barbed-wire is all I have in Mexico or further south.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Hence my dad's cabin doesn't even have a land line, and I vaca outside the US borders if not at the cabin. Work won't pay for international calls, and ethernet over barbed-wire is all I have in Mexico or further south.

Smart man.

In a few weeks I'm going to a friend's cabin in VT for the weekend. Miles from anything, no cell service, and you need 4x4 to get there. It's perfect.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Smart man.

In a few weeks I'm going to a friend's cabin in VT for the weekend. Miles from anything, no cell service, and you need 4x4 to get there. It's perfect.

This sounds like some weird alien movie I vaguely remember.

1MOREMOD you going to be up in VT over the weekend???

[1MOREMOD]

Yes, staging for Canadian invasion

[upstatedoc]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Smart man.

In a few weeks I'm going to a friend's cabin in VT for the weekend. Miles from anything, no cell service, and you need 4x4 to get there. It's perfect.

Make sure you bring the scatter gun!

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Yes, staging for Canadian invasion

MKSixer is he taking BOTH girl scout troops?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by upstatedoc

Make sure you bring the scatter gun!

Yes! Bring the boomer always…..

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Yes, staging for Canadian invasion

Who in the frick told you were were going to invade? Who? We're a small country population wise, so I probably know them, just give me their name. That was supposed to be a secret op.

We weren't going to take much btw, just a little land (ok, a decent chunk) and a few things to keep us a little warmer on the cold winter nights.

We sort of figured you Americans had enough on your plates that you wouldn't really notice Canada got a little bigger suddenly.


And just as a FYI, I think you now understand what you should have said, which was, "staging for the invasion of Canada"...rather than the Canadian invasion....

[2one3E90]

I cant seem to downshift smoothly when my dads in the car with me LOL.

[shoei]

Originally Posted by 2one3E90

I cant seem to downshift smoothly when my dads in the car with me LOL.

Ahhhh yes. Daddy issues. Afraid to disappoint and have the gear engage too abruptly.

Counseling. Therapy. Talk it through with your father. Let him know what behaviors make you nervous and how you two can co-exist in more of a loving relationship as opposed to authoritative.

Let us know how this convo goes with your dad.

[2one3E90]

Originally Posted by shoei

Ahhhh yes. Daddy issues. Afraid to disappoint and have the gear engage too abruptly.

Counseling. Therapy. Talk it through with your father. Let him know what behaviors make you nervous and how you two can co-exist in more of a loving relationship as opposed to authoritative.

Let us know how this convo goes with your dad.

He drives manual really good but my heel toe rev matching is above average. Until hes in the car I either release it to early or rev higher than normal. Like wtf

[shoei]

Originally Posted by 2one3E90

He drives manual really good but my heel toe rev matching is above average. Until hes in the car I either release it to early or rev higher than normal. Like wtf

He's got decades of experience on you. Understand that no matter how many years you log heel/toe'ing, his experience just goes up as well, until he stops driving lol.

Don't worry about catching up to your old man's skill level. Focus on your technic, focus on smoothness, focus on form et all. You think your dad didn't have unsmooth era? Experience and time. You'll get there. Just stop worrying so much about not being as good as your dad, you just end up psyching yourself out.