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<blockquote data-quote="Philosophical 1" data-source="post: 183964"><p>"However what the point is really about is that we are treated as if we are owned and that our opinions or better yet, our rights don't matter whether they are laws, contractual, or the laws of physics. There are no family values and no understanding...He says he is treated much better, has more time for family EVERYDAY, and more flex time... and they actully match his 401k contributions and have medical benefits. I wish UPS would contribute to our 401k's."</p></blockquote><p></p><p>If we don't like where we work we always have the option of finding another job. Though the pay and benefits that we receive make leaving a difficult prospect, it doesn't make it impossible consideration. Happiness is more important than fretting about our circumstances. Too many times I hear your words echoed by those that I work with and this perspective confounds me. Do something about the situation or, for lack of a better phrase, shut up about it. Change the company or change your career, is what I think, but don't whine about the bed you made. We only get one run through this life--make the most of it and enjoy it. It you aren't happy with what you have figure out what you need to do in order to find that happiness. The point is actually that UPS doesn't owe us happiness if we can't find happiness with UPS.</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="Philosophical 1, post: 183964"] "However what the point is really about is that we are treated as if we are owned and that our opinions or better yet, our rights don't matter whether they are laws, contractual, or the laws of physics. There are no family values and no understanding...He says he is treated much better, has more time for family EVERYDAY, and more flex time... and they actully match his 401k contributions and have medical benefits. I wish UPS would contribute to our 401k's." [/QUOTE] If we don't like where we work we always have the option of finding another job. Though the pay and benefits that we receive make leaving a difficult prospect, it doesn't make it impossible consideration. Happiness is more important than fretting about our circumstances. Too many times I hear your words echoed by those that I work with and this perspective confounds me. Do something about the situation or, for lack of a better phrase, shut up about it. Change the company or change your career, is what I think, but don't whine about the bed you made. We only get one run through this life--make the most of it and enjoy it. It you aren't happy with what you have figure out what you need to do in order to find that happiness. The point is actually that UPS doesn't owe us happiness if we can't find happiness with UPS. [/QUOTE]
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