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[marrec]

And then your take away is contemplating suicide and that corporate jobs are evil? You're a trip, OP.

Can't say I can give him shit for this, depression isn't something predictable or rational.

The rest though, LOOOOL

 

[Mammoth Jones]

You're making some pretty wild assumptions about what I have and haven't been through. O:

I need to know your entire life history to respond to the following statement?:

"Have you ever literally had NOTHING to do at work? Because I have. It's fucking torture."

I make no assumptions about you, I'm simply saying downtime at a job isn't torture. Make the best of it and get paid. That's life.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

You got stressed out, angry, and you lost your cool. It was a mistake, but it happens.

You'll get another chance soon. The company obviously saw something in order to hire you in the first place.

The corporate world is not that bad. I'm not going to lie and say its always exciting, but you have to take the good with the bad at any job.

You'll be alright. Just take some time to cool off.

 

[Skeyser]

What corporate jobs are there that are not boring or slow?

And for everyone saying not to list this job on my resume: of course I won't. Lol. I have previous jobs where I've worked for multiple years that are on my resume. Why would I put one that I've been at for a few hours on there?

OP's getting cocky now!

Retail jobs mean nothing if you're applying for a real job sadly.

 

[Comfort Jones]

And for everyone saying not to list this job on my resume: of course I won't. Lol. I have previous jobs where I've worked for multiple years that are on my resume. Why would I put one that I've been at for a few hours on there?

Well you see when you do things this foolish people expect further foolishness out of you.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Ok?

Never mind the fact that the OP mentioned they are battling depression, surely it's only because of the job.

I have depression. I would never in a million years blame someone else for my mistakes. It isn't a get-out-of-jail-free card.

 

[Brazil]

Yeah, my boss said that I can have the rest of the week off and I can come back next Monday. He'll just count it as vacation days (good thing I racked up about a month's worth).



It's okay. I've been hearing it from my mom nonstop so this is nothing.

And don't worry, I won't actually kill anyone. She just gets to me sometimes.

I have learned from this, thankfully, and realize that corporate jobs fucking suck. I know I can be making more money than I do now but damn, if this is the way the world works, I don't want to be a part of it. That's kind of how the whole "killing myself" thing festered its way into my head.

Dude how the fuck can you draw a conclusion on "corporate jobs" when you've only had one for two and a half hours for Christ's sake

 

[DJChuy]

Yeah you messed up. When I first started, I didn't have a computer or even a phone set up. It took them two hours to set it up, and took about another hour for them to finally give me what I'm suppose to do. Like you, I thought they weren't organized, but I needed the job.

Three years later, I went from an accounting clerk to assistant manager and make double than when I started. Thought about quiting many times for other reasons, but you just have to be patient at times.

This incident isn't going to look good, so it's best you don't mention it. Just let this be a lesson learned.

 

[marrec]

What corporate jobs are there that are not boring or slow?

Depends on your definition of "boring or slow".

Any "fixer" working in a corporate environment has perhaps the least boring and slow job of that type.

 

[Russ T]

I was just about to go insane when he showed up with the part.

I mean I've willingly laid down in a pitch black cave for a few hours and enjoyed it. It was incredibly relaxing. If I could chill outside where the antelope roam during downtime, I'd be pretty grateful.

I need to know your entire life history to respond to the following statement?:

I make no assumptions about you, I'm simply saying downtime at a job isn't torture. Make the best of it and get paid. That's life.

You do when you make direct comparisons to things I've been through as if that somehow makes it less unbearable! I edited the post with further information.

Don't write checks you can't cash or whatever.

 

[PeterLegend]

You got paid to do nothing and quit. Yeah you messed up but good luck in the future

 

[Earthstrike]

Yeah, my boss said that I can have the rest of the week off and I can come back next Monday. He'll just count it as vacation days (good thing I racked up about a month's worth).



It's okay. I've been hearing it from my mom nonstop so this is nothing.

And don't worry, I won't actually kill anyone. She just gets to me sometimes.

I have learned from this, thankfully, and realize that corporate jobs fucking suck. I know I can be making more money than I do now but damn, if this is the way the world works, I don't want to be a part of it. That's kind of how the whole "killing myself" thing festered its way into my head.

Corporate jobs do not suck. Furthermore, you don't even know whether or not they suck considering you didn't even have one. Being there for 2.5 hours and saying corporate jobs suck is like eating a single grain of rice and declaring that chinese and japanese food sucks..

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

class Millennial extends Person implements Neurosis, Entitlement, Narcissism {
    public void freakout() {
       System.out.println("I quit!");
    }
}

 

[MMarston]

It's okay. I've been hearing it from my mom nonstop so this is nothing.

And don't worry, I won't actually kill anyone. She just gets to me sometimes.

I have learned from this, thankfully, and realize that corporate jobs fucking suck. I know I can be making more money than I do now but damn, if this is the way the world works, I don't want to be a part of it. That's kind of how the whole "killing myself" thing festered its way into my head.

This ain't the lesson to be learned here.

And quite honestly, you're not exactly in good grounds to say that considering you never even started.

 

[Psychological Intellect]

What corporate jobs are there that are not boring or slow?

And for everyone saying not to list this job on my resume: of course I won't. Lol. I have previous jobs where I've worked for multiple years that are on my resume. Why would I put one that I've been at for a few hours on there?

True, you've obviously displayed excellent decision making.

 

[PeskyToaster]

Ok?

Never mind the fact that the OP mentioned they are battling depression, surely it's only because of the job.

Sometimes a little perspective is good for someone. Knowing that people just as human as them have survived and thrived in situations much worse than than they have experienced can be inspiring.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

I also have depression and have dealt with long periods of being unemployed. So screw you for using it at as an excuse.

I would have loved to get a comfy job like that.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

class Millennial extends Person implements Neurosis, Entitlement, Narcissism {
    public void freakout() {
       System.out.println("I quit!");
    }
}

 

[Calamari41]

Depends on your definition of "boring or slow".

Any "fixer" working in a corporate environment has perhaps the least boring and slow job of that type.

I would argue that almost any position above entry level, like what the OP walked into, is nowhere near "boring or slow." Hit management and you will forget what those words even mean.

 

[JZA]

"Office Life: Managing Expectations" really should have been a business exit requirement course.

 

[L95]

class Millennial extends Person implements Neurosis, Entitlement, Narcissism {
    public void freakout() {
       System.out.println("I quit!");
    }
}

Hmm.... I dunno, I figured the theoretical/stereotypical millennial would love a job where they do nothing but mess with their phone? Maybe I'm thinking too hard about it, though lol I always overthink jokes....

 

[Pai Pai Master]

As a general rule, you typically wont do much other than new hire paperwork on your first day. How impatient can you be?

 

[marrec]

I mean I've willingly laid down in a pitch black cave for a few hours and enjoyed it. It was incredibly relaxing. If I could chill outside where the antelope roam during downtime, I'd be pretty grateful.

Yea, despite being raised around farm work all my life, I'm kinda bored with the outdoors. This wind turbine was in the middle of BFE New Mexico about 60 miles from any source of artificial light (besides the warning lights on the turbines) and 250ft above the ground. The milky way was clearly visible in the night sky and I probably counted 25 shooting stars in those 3 hours.

I was bored out of my mind.

 

[Nether!]

I can't help but feel this is one of those threads that leave out pertinent information.

 

[Russ T]

Yea, despite being raised around farm work all my life, I'm kinda bored with the outdoors. This wind turbine was in the middle of BFE New Mexico about 60 miles from any source of artificial light (besides the warning lights on the turbines) and 250ft above the ground. The milky way was clearly visible in the night sky and I probably counted 25 shooting stars in those 3 hours.

I was bored out of my mind.

Haha, yeah! Like I said, grass, greener, etc.

 

[SecretDan]

What corporate jobs are there that are not boring or slow?

And for everyone saying not to list this job on my resume: of course I won't. Lol. I have previous jobs where I've worked for multiple years that are on my resume. Why would I put one that I've been at for a few hours on there?

You've already made up your mind.

 

[ColdPizza]

class Millennial extends Person implements Neurosis, Entitlement, Narcissism {
    public void freakout() {
       System.out.println("I quit!");
    }
}

lol++

 

[Psychological Intellect]

Yea, despite being raised around farm work all my life, I'm kinda bored with the outdoors. This wind turbine was in the middle of BFE New Mexico about 60 miles from any source of artificial light (besides the warning lights on the turbines) and 250ft above the ground. The milky way was clearly visible in the night sky and I probably counted 25 shooting stars in those 3 hours.

I was bored out of my mind.

if this happened nowadays with modern cellphones that sounds like a dream.

 

[maxcriden]

It's important to remember that a job needs to fit you just as much as you need to fit it.

Seems like they don't respect their people. Sounds like you made a lucky escape.

Keep looking. You will find somewhere that values you.

Your job needing to fit you is a luxury, though. That all depends on whether you need the job then and there or not.

 

[Aaronrules380]

I remember when I did a Summer research program last summer, and it took me a while to even get a project. You know what I did? I enjoyed the downtime I got before I became busy, I asked every now and then to see if I could get updates, but tried not to be to much of a pest because I realized both the grad student and especially the professor were busy people who did more than just mentor me for this project, and while there were times where certain things felt disorganized (such as when a lot of my early work was on a completely different project than my actual one) or confusing, I just kept that mostly to myself, or discussed the frustration with my parents privately while I waited for things to be sorted out. And clearly this worked since the professor ended up liking me enough to want me to work under him as a grad student, and I think it played a big part in me getting accepted to that university for grad school

So yeah, in any type of job sometimes you'll have nothing to do. Sometimes you'll have stuff to do, but you'll run into a wall where you'll need outside help to actually progress. This isn't unique to corporate jobs. What you do is suck it up, do what you can, and when what you can do is nothing, just take the time to relax

 

[Log4Girlz]

Y u no ask GAF while you waited wat 2 do?

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

Apologies if this has been answered already, but how old are you OP?

I can't imagine someone older than 17 just flipping out at their first job behind a desk after 2 hours of down time.

 

[marrec]

I would argue that almost any position above entry level, like what the OP walked into, is nowhere near "boring or slow." Hit management and you will forget what those words even mean.

Yea, I'm honestly struggling to think of any corporate position at my company that would be considered "boring and slow" besides the most basic data-entry positions.

 

[xxracerxx]

What corporate jobs are there that are not boring or slow?

Depends solely on the corporation of course.

And again, does your mom work for the same company as the one in your OP?

 

[samn]

I also have depression and have dealt with long periods of being unemployed. So screw you for using it at as an excuse.

I would have loved to get a comfy job like that.

God forbid anyone's experience of mental illness might differ from your own. Fuck em.

 

[BkMogul]

I don't mean to be harsh, but that's the worst thing you could've possibly done. It's your first damn day. Should've been more patient, considering all (I'm assuming) you had to do to get to that point.

 

[G0523]

This is most definitely not the lesson to learn from this whole experience. I am worried that you think this.

Fine. Yes, I have learned that I need to gain patience when starting a desk job. I understand the whole world does not revolve around me, obviously. I learned that I might have had a panic or anxiety attack because I was frustrated with sitting at a cubicle for hours on end and I was thinking about how I would be doing this for years to come. I panicked and made a rash decision in quitting. What's done is done. I can't go back to that job. I doubt I ever really wanted it. I need to find a job that I want, not one that my mom set up for me. I am not in this alone. I have to realize that my decisions and actions affect not only me but those around me, especially my boyfriend since we split the cost of living.

Also, I already see a therapist. I unfortunately don't have another session with him for a couple of weeks though.

 

[teruterubozu]

What corporate jobs are there that are not boring or slow?

Whatever makes you feel better man. But this whole attitude of "Now I know what they are like and they all suck" is probably why your mom (and others) despairs so much.

 

[Darryl M R]

This is a joke thread right? I'm not that familiar with Off-Topic GAF.

But if it is not. . .

You don' goofed. A work wee for me can consist of extreme lulls waiting for a client to send my team our next task or working on a task for our client that can have us working through lunch and after typical hours--I love the environment and when things are slow I appreciate the mental rest because I know I'm expected to give 100% when needed.

Your actions sound very strange and irrational; I seriously suggest self-reflecting to see if you need support be it friends, religion, or medical. Also see if you need a faster pace environment: IB, start up, etc. But definitely take time to improve your soft skill.

 

[red731]

You are not Abed, OP. You are Troy.

Sitting, doing nothing and surfin web while making dosh? U cray.

 

[Future PhaZe]

damn

most immature move ive seen on GAF lol

 

[John Rabbit]

It's important to remember that a job needs to fit you just as much as you need to fit it.

Seems like they don't respect their people. Sounds like you made a lucky escape.

Keep looking. You will find somewhere that values you.

absolutely. i wouldn't respect or value someone that behaves like the OP did.

what a colossal fuck up.

 

[Dunlop]

Yeah, my boss said that I can have the rest of the week off and I can come back next Monday. He'll just count it as vacation days (good thing I racked up about a month's worth).



It's okay. I've been hearing it from my mom nonstop so this is nothing.

And don't worry, I won't actually kill anyone. She just gets to me sometimes.

I have learned from this, thankfully, and realize that corporate jobs fucking suck. I know I can be making more money than I do now but damn, if this is the way the world works, I don't want to be a part of it. That's kind of how the whole "killing myself" thing festered its way into my head.

Glad you have a job to go back to, but your corporate wisdom based off of literally doing nothing is not exactly a life lesson

 

[ISWThunder]

Apologies if this has been answered already, but how old are you OP?

I can't imagine someone older than 17 just flipping out at their first job behind a desk after 2 hours of down time.

28

 

[Alexlf]

class Millennial extends Person implements Neurosis, Entitlement, Narcissism {
    public void freakout() {
       System.out.println("I quit!");
    }
}

That's not gonna compile man, you never actually implemented Neurosis, Entitlement, or Narcissism.

 

[RumblingRosco]

Did you fuck up? Yeah. You sound like someone that's never held a job in their life.
Did you fuck up your life? No. If you got this job you'll be able to get another job. Just... never mention this experience in any capacity whatsoever at future job interviews.

Gonna repost this to counter all the people just mocking the OP. Hey OP, yeah you fucked up real good, but this is a bump in the road of a long career. You'll be fine. Just consider this a learning experience, take a couple days to feel shitty about it, then get back on the horse.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

God forbid anyone's experience of mental illness might differ from your own. Fuck em.

It can explain, but not excuse, a mistake.

 

[giga]

That was amazing. I'm happy for your employer, who dodged a bullet and in the aftermath didn't even have to pay you any severance.

 

[Trojita]

I have depression. I would never in a million years blame someone else for my mistakes. It isn't a get-out-of-jail-free card.

The guy crossed the line when he said he was contemplating killing his mom or himself. From that point on the dude is an asshole until proven otherwise.

I'm starting to think OP might be Sociopathic and not realize it. Doesn't care about the hard work (not sure of the extent though) to get him this job. Him not really caring about his mom's hard work or the job. Has no problem telling his new boss that their place is disorganized and that he is just going to leave. His lack of self awareness on how this would be perceived by the rest of the world. His selfishness on wanting to return to a job where he can do what he wants, game. The worst part then gets to the part where he says he wants to kill his mom for "yelling" at him for throwing away a job she worked hard to get him after only being there for 2.5 hours.

 

[Triplicates]

Perhaps it's a good starting point to reflect on why you find your old job so stimulating.