Comments on: Nine To Five http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/ Hire a Blogger Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:36:31 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Where did the time go? Green and Chic Birthday | Green + Chic http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-13665 Where did the time go? Green and Chic Birthday | Green + Chic Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:57:37 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-13665 [...] will make you laugh, cry, angry or somewhere  in between.  Some of my favorite posts includes In defense of the nine to five grind and Blog Monetization: Why is it such a big [...] [...] will make you laugh, cry, angry or somewhere  in between.  Some of my favorite posts includes In defense of the nine to five grind and Blog Monetization: Why is it such a big [...]

]]> By: New Year resolutions | Green + Chic http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-8257 New Year resolutions | Green + Chic Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:51:01 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-8257 [...] to start a business because your buddies are working from home now and you’re still doing the 9-5 grind even though you’re happy with it?  Do you want to do something only because your parents [...] [...] to start a business because your buddies are working from home now and you’re still doing the 9-5 grind even though you’re happy with it?  Do you want to do something only because your parents [...]

]]> By: Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-8121 Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:22:44 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-8121 I <b>wish</b> I could be a 9-5er. Life would be so much easier and much more straight forwarded. I admire those who are and who choose to consciously. Us non-9-5ers see too many people who work that way without actually stopping and thinking about if it's something they <b>want</b> to do or if they're just doing it because everyone else seems to be. There's nothing better in working for someone else or working for yourself - my judgment comes into play when people do either because they are on autopilot or because of peer pressure (of one sort or another). I wish I could be a 9-5er. Life would be so much easier and much more straight forwarded.

I admire those who are and who choose to consciously.

Us non-9-5ers see too many people who work that way without actually stopping and thinking about if it’s something they want to do or if they’re just doing it because everyone else seems to be.

There’s nothing better in working for someone else or working for yourself – my judgment comes into play when people do either because they are on autopilot or because of peer pressure (of one sort or another).

]]> By: squawkfox » Snow, Rain, and Slush Oh My! http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-7550 squawkfox » Snow, Rain, and Slush Oh My! Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:09:15 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-7550 [...] In Defense Of The Nine To Five Grind | MomGrind [...] [...] In Defense Of The Nine To Five Grind | MomGrind [...]

]]> By: Monika Mundell http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-7526 Monika Mundell Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:48:05 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-7526 Hi Vered, What a thought provoking and inspiring post this is. I totally side with you in the believe that working from home isn't for everyone. In fact, most people are perfectly happy with their 9-5. I would also agree with an earlier comment who mentioned that without the 9-5s we would be without nurses, doctors and what not. From my perspective though and with the experience I had, despite my illness due to overworking myself and not looking after my health, I would never willingly go back to employment in the traditional sense. It matters a lot how much one loves their job, the line of work they do and the way they get treated at work. I think all these factors play into the mix once somebody decides they have had enough of the 9-5 grind. Anyway, great discussion and thank you so much for the link too. I'm sorry this comes late. Hi Vered,

What a thought provoking and inspiring post this is. I totally side with you in the believe that working from home isn’t for everyone. In fact, most people are perfectly happy with their 9-5. I would also agree with an earlier comment who mentioned that without the 9-5s we would be without nurses, doctors and what not.

From my perspective though and with the experience I had, despite my illness due to overworking myself and not looking after my health, I would never willingly go back to employment in the traditional sense. It matters a lot how much one loves their job, the line of work they do and the way they get treated at work. I think all these factors play into the mix once somebody decides they have had enough of the 9-5 grind.

Anyway, great discussion and thank you so much for the link too. I’m sorry this comes late.

]]> By: MomGrind http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-7354 MomGrind Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:21:47 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-7354 @ Leslie: Sounds like you're in a good place right now. Sure, it's not perfect, but what is? I wouldn't rule out starting your own business if this is what you really want. But anyone who does so, needs to realize that being your own boss does not guarantee happiness or fulfillment. @ Leslie: Sounds like you’re in a good place right now. Sure, it’s not perfect, but what is? I wouldn’t rule out starting your own business if this is what you really want. But anyone who does so, needs to realize that being your own boss does not guarantee happiness or fulfillment.

]]> By: Leslie http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-7341 Leslie Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:21:07 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-7341 Thanks for a thoughtful and comprehensive post! I'm on the 15-year give-and-get plan, and though I remind myself of the payoff, it's tough sometimes to want to pay in. I do it mostly for security -- for insurance and other benefits; for the career flexibility/legacy that having a "big" job can offer; for future freedom. It requires a little more Office than I'd like to have in my life, and I'd love to try going it on my own with a more creative venture, but the risk stops me. But it's nice to be reminded that my commitment now might set me up to take that leap later. And in that way, the nine-to-five grind (unfortunately in these parts, it's eight to five) IS good to me. As hard as it is for me to spend all of those hours away from home, I have a relatively fun job doing something I think is good, thanks to help from great people. Thanks for a thoughtful and comprehensive post!
I’m on the 15-year give-and-get plan, and though I remind myself of the payoff, it’s tough sometimes to want to pay in. I do it mostly for security — for insurance and other benefits; for the career flexibility/legacy that having a “big” job can offer; for future freedom. It requires a little more Office than I’d like to have in my life, and I’d love to try going it on my own with a more creative venture, but the risk stops me. But it’s nice to be reminded that my commitment now might set me up to take that leap later. And in that way, the nine-to-five grind (unfortunately in these parts, it’s eight to five) IS good to me. As hard as it is for me to spend all of those hours away from home, I have a relatively fun job doing something I think is good, thanks to help from great people.

]]> By: MomGrind http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-7270 MomGrind Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:30:22 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-7270 @ Carla: “Its an adventure though!” It most definitely is. :) @ Dominique: 9am to 9pm is out of the question unless the compensation is very high. With such long hours, it does make more sense to start your own business. @ Patricia: “Wow can I make $30,000 last and last and last…..and still save!” This is a very important skill. Making tons of money is meaningless if you end up spending it all and then some. @ Stacey: You are lucky! @ Jess Sanders: “I am challenged and fulfilled 90% of the time.” That’s pretty amazing. I don’t think too many self employed people can say that. @ Carla: “Its an adventure though!” It most definitely is. :)

@ Dominique: 9am to 9pm is out of the question unless the compensation is very high. With such long hours, it does make more sense to start your own business.

@ Patricia: “Wow can I make $30,000 last and last and last…..and still save!” This is a very important skill. Making tons of money is meaningless if you end up spending it all and then some.

@ Stacey: You are lucky!

@ Jess Sanders: “I am challenged and fulfilled 90% of the time.” That’s pretty amazing. I don’t think too many self employed people can say that.

]]> By: Jess Sanders http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-7263 Jess Sanders Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:20:13 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-7263 In theory, I would love to be my own boss. I'm intrigued by taking creative inspiration and making a life out of it. It's not the right time for my family, and that's OK with me. I'm still not sure if I would really like being my own boss, or if I just like the dream. Truth is at this moment in my life I LOVE my corporate gig. I make good money, I work with amazing people that I learn a lot from and have opportunities that I wouldn't have if I were self employed. And it gives me healthcare, paid vacation, and a secure and predictable paycheck that allows my husband to stay home with our son. It's great experience that may or may not lead to me being ready to be an entrepreneur when the timing is right. I am challenged and fulfilled 90% of the time. And the other 10%? That wants to quit it all and go freelance write or start up my own venture? That's why I am in the blogosphere :) --Jess In theory, I would love to be my own boss. I’m intrigued by taking creative inspiration and making a life out of it. It’s not the right time for my family, and that’s OK with me. I’m still not sure if I would really like being my own boss, or if I just like the dream.

Truth is at this moment in my life I LOVE my corporate gig. I make good money, I work with amazing people that I learn a lot from and have opportunities that I wouldn’t have if I were self employed. And it gives me healthcare, paid vacation, and a secure and predictable paycheck that allows my husband to stay home with our son. It’s great experience that may or may not lead to me being ready to be an entrepreneur when the timing is right. I am challenged and fulfilled 90% of the time.

And the other 10%? That wants to quit it all and go freelance write or start up my own venture? That’s why I am in the blogosphere :)

–Jess

]]> By: Stacey / Create a Balance http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-7249 Stacey / Create a Balance Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:33:24 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/11/12/nine-to-five/#comment-7249 I feel very fortunate to have my day job. It’s challenging and provides me with an opportunity to help people navigate through change. For now, it’s right where I need to be. I feel very fortunate to have my day job. It’s challenging and provides me with an opportunity to help people navigate through change. For now, it’s right where I need to be.

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