NRL Fantasy 2019 Part 63

StormTrooper96 wrote:Just on the job chats; I am in a spot of bother where I am miserable at my job to the point I spend more time on here than actually working. Don't get me wrong my workplace is amazing - more like family rather than colleagues and working in the body corporate area - a business where our clients are often giving us box tix to the footy and v8's and a lot of Christmas Hampers (with alcohol) at the end of the year. Bosses (who are my best mates parents) gave me a casual job when I was 18/19 and between jobs to work for 3 weeks while I look for a new one... 4 years later and I am still here. Just over all the mundane and boring work, grumpy old people, shit pay. Also kind of a killer that out of the 4 weeks holiday leave we are entitled to a year, 2 of those weeks are taken off us as we are closed over the christmas and new year period and this is taken out of our holiday leave. I am in the boat where I want to do something active, out and about, something that gives me pleasure in doing and I am actually motivated to climb my way up the ladder into a leading role one day... Is a million dollars a year too much to ask for?

I can't offer any advice but just let you know you are not alone.  I have never had real goals or ambitions.  I could never pinpoint something I wanted to do at a young age besides get drunk and play lead guitar all the time in bands with friends haha.  That wore out quick and study was something I never wanted to do and then I fell into a casual job in a field I had never worked in.

Thought I'd do that for a while until I discovered what to do.  12 years later still here.  I've worked up to a Supervisor role and I'm good at my job but can sympathize.  Every year I think about taking the plunge and doing something different but I'm too scared to walk away from a well paid job with security.  Some days it's really shit and detrimental to me I know but can't walk away.

Sounds like you have a good culture where you are mate, just need to decide if you are at that point where you need to leave.  Have you shared any concerns with your boss or anyone you can trust?  Sounds like your boss is pretty good.  My boss is a fuckhead and is part of the reason I hate my job sometimes but maybe express your desires to improve yourself and you never know.  They don't know what you're thinking unless you speak up.

Be warned IMO being in a leading role is not all its cracked up to be, from my perspective only of course. Over 12 years I've improved so much as a person being in a leadership role but takes a lot out of you and pressure you have compared to those below you can be immense.  Doing it so long now that pressure is mostly gone but there was some tough years and some times of real self reflection.  If you have to will and drive though then I recommend speaking up to see if there is any opportunities or explore outside.  I found just looking for roles and whats out there puts things into perspective but that's probably my defense mechanism kicking in justifying staying put.

Ponga for prez wrote:Anyone thinking of fainu as a cheap but solid scorer? whats the go on koroisaus injury?

Koroisau looks like 3-4 weeks, which would only be 1 or 2 games.

Oh damn, hafta think of other cheapies then,

Who takes up arrows minutes at the titans? Fotu?

Ponga for prez wrote:Oh damn, hafta think of other cheapies then,

Who takes up arrows minutes at the titans? Fotu?

I prefer Mofo. But yeah you would think so.

WT2K wrote:

Struggled mentally the last few weeks but getting back up now. Have enough saved to pay the mortgage and live without concerns for 12 months. Forklift driver since I was 18.

Sounds like ur onto it mate, hope ur getting on top of the health stuff as best u can bro.

StormTrooper96 wrote:Just on the job chats; I am in a spot of bother where I am miserable at my job to the point I spend more time on here than actually working. Don't get me wrong my workplace is amazing - more like family rather than colleagues and working in the body corporate area - a business where our clients are often giving us box tix to the footy and v8's and a lot of Christmas Hampers (with alcohol) at the end of the year. Bosses (who are my best mates parents) gave me a casual job when I was 18/19 and between jobs to work for 3 weeks while I look for a new one... 4 years later and I am still here. Just over all the mundane and boring work, grumpy old people, shit pay. Also kind of a killer that out of the 4 weeks holiday leave we are entitled to a year, 2 of those weeks are taken off us as we are closed over the christmas and new year period and this is taken out of our holiday leave. I am in the boat where I want to do something active, out and about, something that gives me pleasure in doing and I am actually motivated to climb my way up the ladder into a leading role one day... Is a million dollars a year too much to ask for?

Tour guide / tourism type role ? Can't help u there, but that industry can be gud to get u out and about.
Good that ur open n conscious about it though, the longer u stay the more likely it won't change.

Krump wrote:8 Origins plus a few tests is a hell of a career. Probably should have been more but its still a hell of an achievement.

One of South’s immortal.

For every ST and WK out there is another one of us with what is an amazing job but it just doesn’t fit. I’ve got a great job but I’d love to be added to the fanatics job search list.

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EvenSteeden wrote:Not so fantasy relevant, but looks like Kata has been released and off to the Storm

Yeah, have seen Kata to Storm rumour train is picking up pace. A lot to to unpack here if it’s true. Firstly, Storm go from having cap issues to being able to buy a player mid-season. Then the fact they see something in Kata, and that we must believe in Herbert (and Hiku). Also Kata will be another Warriors Centre (Hurrell) who didn’t live up to his potential at the Club. IF he leaves, he's given us some great moments, but probably caused more headaches with his defensive lapses and most will be ahppy to have him move on. IF Bellyache gets something out of him (which he probably will) it will prove our Management and Coaching needs an overhaul. An interesting movement to follow

Goodnight Kiwi wrote:

Yeah, have seen Kata to Storm rumour train is picking up pace. A lot to to unpack here if it’s true. Firstly, Storm go from having cap issues to being able to buy a player mid-season. Then the fact they see something in Kata, and that we must believe in Herbert (and Hiku). Also Kata will be another Warriors Centre (Hurrell) who didn’t live up to his potential at the Club. IF he leaves, he's given us some great moments, but probably caused more headaches with his defensive lapses and most will be ahppy to have him move on. IF Bellyache gets something out of him (which he probably will) it will prove our Management and Coaching needs an overhaul. An interesting movement to follow

Anything that makes Kearney look even more like a fire-able putz is fine by me

The disparity between the highs and lows in my job is the killer. I can't think of a better job when things are going well, but few would have a worse day than me when shit hits the fan. The emotional roller coaster makes me feel like I have bipolar disorder at times but like a sucker, I keep coming back for more.

Ponga for prez wrote:Anyone thinking of fainu as a cheap but solid scorer? whats the go on koroisaus injury?

Apparently Koroisau will be out for only 2-3 weeks so Fainu isn't worth it. I would get him too if it was long-term.

WT2K wrote:Any official word from Broncos on extent of Haas injury?

I was reading nrlsctalk (btw I see you post on there a lot mate) & they were saying Haas is out 2-4 weeks & that he won't be playing round 15. Don't take this as gospel though.

EvenSteeden wrote:Not so fantasy relevant, but looks like Kata has been released and off to the Storm

Only real impact is that it takes away Sandor Earl as a cash out option. Still 2 spots up for grabs in the backs with Chambers and Addo-Carr on Origin duties but this definitely hurts his chances

Krump wrote:For every ST and WK out there is another one of us with what is an amazing job but it just doesn’t fit. I’ve got a great job but I’d love to be added to the fanatics job search list.

On the same page Krumpy. Great job but recent it feels stale. Looking at the options of taking a year to work overseas but really hard to pull the trigger on the security of a good job

Enchanted Glossy Flamingo wrote:Is it being so quiet something to do with the site appearing to be down for a few people? I can only access it on my phone's 4G, home wifi is just a 404. I think Chucky also was having the same issue, might be others who can't get on?

It looks mine is working again today.
No idea what the problem was but I’m back in business.

StormTrooper96 wrote:

Sling us a PM if ya want. Goes out to all Fanatics. I feel like I know everyone but I dont KNOW everyone here... if you get me These slow days bringing out the deeper side of us all.

Best advice I could give is that you have to go to the jobs not wait for them to come to you, if you want a really good one that you will hopefully love. For a start that shows initiative, courage, desire and determination, four things a potential employer will see value in. If you wait for people to come to you, you may get lucky, but in all likelihood they either won't come, or what they come with won't be for you.

The two best jobs I have had in my career so far are the two where I approached the employer. One was a complete cold call, where I walked up to the local office and without knowing a single person there basically told them that I was keen for work - ended up doing sports analysis/research with them for nearly 3 years on contract (only just finished). The other is the job I'm in now, fantastic job in academia where I basically hounded my current boss for a good year before I convinced him to hire me. Now work in a big data, econometrics, mental health, health economics kinda space.

Anyway mate, the point is that I think your best bet is to make the first moves, and like it or not, networking is pretty key to it all... You only gotta meet one key person! GL anyway bro, feel free to hit me up if you are ever looking at a NZ switch.

wolfking wrote:

I can't offer any advice but just let you know you are not alone.  I have never had real goals or ambitions.  I could never pinpoint something I wanted to do at a young age besides get drunk and play lead guitar all the time in bands with friends haha.  That wore out quick and study was something I never wanted to do and then I fell into a casual job in a field I had never worked in.

Thought I'd do that for a while until I discovered what to do.  12 years later still here.  I've worked up to a Supervisor role and I'm good at my job but can sympathize.  Every year I think about taking the plunge and doing something different but I'm too scared to walk away from a well paid job with security.  Some days it's really shit and detrimental to me I know but can't walk away.

Sounds like you have a good culture where you are mate, just need to decide if you are at that point where you need to leave.  Have you shared any concerns with your boss or anyone you can trust?  Sounds like your boss is pretty good.  My boss is a fuckhead and is part of the reason I hate my job sometimes but maybe express your desires to improve yourself and you never know.  They don't know what you're thinking unless you speak up.

Be warned IMO being in a leading role is not all its cracked up to be, from my perspective only of course. Over 12 years I've improved so much as a person being in a leadership role but takes a lot out of you and pressure you have compared to those below you can be immense.  Doing it so long now that pressure is mostly gone but there was some tough years and some times of real self reflection.  If you have to will and drive though then I recommend speaking up to see if there is any opportunities or explore outside.  I found just looking for roles and whats out there puts things into perspective but that's probably my defense mechanism kicking in justifying staying put.

Nice post mate.

By the way, the other piece of advice I would give is dont fall into the trap of trying to "find your passion". A person I truely respect, my brother actually, gave me the advice that I should "find my passion" in terms of a career, back when I was 18. I believe pursuing that advice was one contributing factor that sent me to towards some mild, yet difficult mental health issues by the time I was about 35. For ages I felt like I was failing because I hadn't found my passion and it sucked.

This guy says it way better than me:

“Find your passion” might be the worst advice ever.

It’s the type of personal development riddled with phrases like:

You must find your ultimate passion.
Find something you love and you’ll never have to work another day in your life.

The problem with focusing on what you’re passionate about is… it doesn’t work. It doesn’t work because it comes with a poor underlying assumption. The assumption is that your level of love dictates how dedicated you’ll be to the journey. You think that once you find that ultimate passion, things will fall into place, and you’ll do the work necessary to succeed.

This is backward.

In reality, you don’t find passion until you get good at something. When you develop competence in something you enjoy, you build more confidence to help you tackle larger challenges, and you continue to grow, which fuels more passion to repeat the process.

Then, one day, you look up and you’re successful. Every person you see at the top of their game followed the simple recipe I’m about to explain.

You can follow it, too. Just know that you’ll need to work at it for a while. It will work if you’re patient. It won’t if you aren’t.

The guy goes on, but its basically the point that you have to work at things, a bit of trial and error with different jobs etc, and be patient. Then hopefully one day you'll find things have worked out.