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Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

11/15/2013 09:33:37 PM · #1

Since labor day I have done pretty much nothing but work...I have had to lay my hobby (photography) on the side.... It will be coming to an end soon....I hope. I wanna comment on pics and enter pics.....

Anyway I have been working 7 days a week for the most part...when I have not been working I have been too tired to go out and improve my skills and in much need to play with my puppy....I hope to participate more in the future

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

11/15/2013 09:43:32 PM · #2

Originally posted by cowboy221977:

Since labor day I have done pretty much nothing but work...

Maybe we can start a petition to change it to "Hey, Take A Break Day" next year ... hope you get one soon!

pixelpig

Sony Alpha a55

Sony DT 1.8/50mm SAM

11/15/2013 09:54:33 PM · #3

Love those ears!

11/15/2013 09:57:19 PM · #4

Originally posted by pixelpig:

Love those ears!

Prob is that is dixie....she passed away in August... I have an almost identical dog but her name is piper...and also very young

11/15/2013 09:59:07 PM · #5

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by cowboy221977:
Since labor day I have done pretty much nothing but work...

Maybe we can start a petition to change it to "Hey, Take A Break Day" next year ... hope you get one soon!

Thanks...I have had off only 2 weekends since labor day and I have used that to sleep or to just relax and play with my puppy

11/15/2013 09:59:07 PM · #6

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Thanks...I have had off only 2 weekends since labor day and I have used that to sleep or to just relax and play with my puppy

pixelpig

Sony Alpha a55

Sony DT 1.8/50mm SAM

11/15/2013 10:05:41 PM · #7

Rest in Peace dear Dixie!

Where are the pix of Piper the PowerPuppy?

Honestly, may you get a break from our punishing schedule soon so you can spend some quality time with Piper. And get some adorable pix.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

11/15/2013 10:13:08 PM · #8

Originally posted by pixelpig:

Rest in Peace dear Dixie!

Where are the pix of Piper the PowerPuppy?

Honestly, may you get a break from our punishing schedule soon so you can spend some quality time with Piper. And get some adorable pix.

The whole working thing is tough...but I love the paycheck

Yo_Spiff

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

11/15/2013 10:34:55 PM · #9

Originally posted by cowboy221977:

The whole working thing is tough...but I love the paycheck

Employment is a good thing. I recently concluded a 4 month unemployed stretch after the division I worked for was shut down by the parent corporation. It was a nice break for a while, but not having a mission every day got old quick.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

11/15/2013 10:58:57 PM · #10

Yeah I spent almost 2 years unemployed with little odds and ends jobs.....this was over 2 years ago though

tanguera

Nikon D750

11/15/2013 11:51:51 PM · #11

If I had a puppy and she was that cute, that's all I'd want to do, too :-)

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

11/16/2013 03:37:45 AM · #12

I worked once, I disliked it.

raish

Olympus C-2500L

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

11/16/2013 06:53:04 AM · #13

Don't know what you do for a living, Cowboy, but I'm often enough in a similar situation. Can't say no to work when you don't know where the next job's coming from. I'm damn all use for advice, as I haven't got myself out of the hole either, but here's wishing you progress and give some quality time to the pup.

11/16/2013 11:39:58 AM · #14

Originally posted by raish:

The only thing I was complaining about was the amount of hours. A normal work week is 40 hrs for me....However, since labor day I have been working around 60 hrs a week. one week I did a 70 hr week.

again I love the time and 1/2

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

11/16/2013 11:40:47 AM · #15

I would like to add that I enjoy my job

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Canon PowerShot S95

11/16/2013 01:13:51 PM · #16

I find my self unemployed again, 2nd time this year. Concrete construction has taken a beating over the last couple years, add I need both knees replaced in the near future and allergy to concrete components, I am unlikely to find a job in which I have 25 years experience.
I'm thinking HSE adviser (in the field job safety) is my next direction in career, heck I just applied for that position in Saudi Arabia, we will see what happens. I guess I will continue to pound the pavement, I just don't want to have to work at Walmart..

RyanW

Nikon D7000

11/16/2013 02:36:39 PM · #17

i'm in a similar boat. not wit h the 7 days/week for the office, but with the non-stop schedule of life - leaves me crashing and unable to muster energy for photography. it sucks, but i'm looking forward to a time when things settle down as well. lets hope that comes to us all soon!