BigJon16 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 http://theycallmejon.wordpress.com/2013/03/20/work-sucks-i-know/ Work Sucks. I know. Does that title instantly recall to you a Blink-182 song? It should, that is if your into such music. It does for me, whenever I have to think about going to work. I am also slightly ashamed to say that All The Small Things is my favorite Blink song, mostly because I wouldn’t describe myself as a Blink fan, and also mostly because it is the first song I’ve ever obsessed over. Ever. I was about five when the song was released, and I remember my brother blasting it constantly on a stereo that we had in our basement. I had always known my brother listened to his own music, but I had never thought any of it could be any good. Thus began a beautiful relationship–not with my brother–but with music other than what my parents listened to. But–I digress. Work sucks. I work at a grocery store. It is probably one of the most miserable places to work. Every shift, an “associateâ€â€“as if such a title makes me feel somehow part of a ‘bigger picture’–has to deal with a number of... http://theycallmejon.wordpress.com/2013/03/20/work-sucks-i-know/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionseeker Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I had a terrible job. With a terrible person as a boss. It made me sick. I quit. I got better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tufsoles Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 But I love my job. Does that make me just as holy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) Holiness comes not in the situation you find yourself in but in what you do with it. It is not the opportunity to show character but the action of it. It's like that Evan Almighty quote, "Let me ask you something. If someone prays for patience, you think God gives them patience? Or does he give them the opportunity to be patient? If he prayed for courage, does God give him courage, or does he give him opportunities to be courageous? If someone prayed for the family to be closer, do you think God zaps them with warm fuzzy feelings, or does he give them opportunities to love each other?" I had a terrible job. With a terrible person as a boss. It made me sick. I quit. I got better. I am glad that you left. I think that if you had the opportunity, then that was wise. Edited March 20, 2013 by Light and Truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappo Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 My career has a concrete purpose and is a means to an end. That end is financial success. My vocation is to serve God and serve my family. As long as my career serves its purpose then I can focus on my vocation. I don't particularly enjoy my job, wake up excited to go to work, but it pays the bills and I have decent enough benefits to spend quality time with my family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 My career has a concrete purpose and is a means to an end. That end is financial success. My vocation is to serve God and serve my family. As long as my career serves its purpose then I can focus on my vocation. I don't particularly enjoy my job, wake up excited to go to work, but it pays the bills and I have decent enough benefits to spend quality time with my family. I love when Christians acknowledge pursuing financial success. I have met a few on the other side (and listened sometimes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I love when Christians acknowledge pursuing financial success. I have met a few on the other side (and listened sometimes). Pursuing financial ruin is not really a common-goal among any peoples, Christian, Muslim, or even Jedi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) Pursuing financial ruin is not really a common-goal among any peoples, Christian, Muslim, or even Jedi. Aye, but don't you know your goal should be pursuing the kingdom of God, not wealth! You should be selfless and giving, not seeking like that...[/end slight sarcasm[/QUOTE] Edited March 20, 2013 by Light and Truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappo Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I love when Christians acknowledge pursuing financial success. I have met a few on the other side (and listened sometimes). Financial success doesn't necessarily mean well off, but as a father I have an obligation to provide for the well being of my family. I definitely agree with you. Being a Christian doesn't equal being materially impoverished. Those that are financially well endowed ought to use their money for godly purposes, but they certainly shouldn't be chastized for their profit. Now when you are talking about the multi billionaires who pay minimum wage staff, that's where I can see problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Financial success doesn't necessarily mean well off, but as a father I have an obligation to provide for the well being of my family. I definitely agree with you. Being a Christian doesn't equal being materially impoverished. Those that are financially well endowed ought to use their money for godly purposes, but they certainly shouldn't be chastized for their profit. Now when you are talking about the multi billionaires who pay minimum wage staff, that's where I can see problems! If I were successful beyond my wildest dreams, I would love to be able to personally fund a traditional Mass chapel. :hehe: Work with the bishop, the FSSP, whoever else, get priests assigned in exchange for funding of seminarians or something. Enough clerics to have solemn Masses every Sunday, perhaps. :smile3: Get vestments, a chapel, a beautiful altar, traditional confessionals, all that stuff, and have it function just like any other parish in the diocese. :) Sort of like how in the days of the landed gentry, there would often be a private chapel funded by the landowner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJon16 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Did anyone actually read the post? :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureSister2009 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I was miserable when I worked at McDonald's. But I did stay there for a year. Then I got to quit when I left to come to Desales. That's probably the best thing I got out of coming to Desales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Did anyone actually read the post? :| Yes, just not the full article on the link. Greak Blink 182 song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJon16 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 not the full article on the link. Not cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 “Oh, you hate your job? Why didn't you say so? There's a support group for that. It's called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar.†--George Carlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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