Comments on: Shut Up and get to work http://www.johncow.com/shut-up-and-get-to-work/ Making Money Online Blogging by Milking the Internet! Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:45:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: BabyBlue http://www.johncow.com/shut-up-and-get-to-work/#comment-17313 BabyBlue Tue, 06 May 2008 05:12:41 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=878#comment-17313 This is definitely true. I wrote a somewhat similar post on my blog awhile back. Although my tone wasn't as nice as yours. I was ranting. My nickname is a direct link to the post if anyone is interested. Also see the latest post "All Your Ideas Suck" which is related. This is definitely true.

I wrote a somewhat similar post on my blog awhile back. Although my tone wasn’t as nice as yours. I was ranting.

My nickname is a direct link to the post if anyone is interested. Also see the latest post “All Your Ideas Suck” which is related.

]]> By: Big Ben Patton http://www.johncow.com/shut-up-and-get-to-work/#comment-17300 Big Ben Patton Tue, 06 May 2008 00:35:28 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=878#comment-17300 You hit the nail on the head plain and simple when you asked the question from a companies stand point about the person in question not wanting certain types of work, and then when a situation came up about wanting to do a task that was not up their alley would they just be lazy and quit? Thats an important note for all you people not working at any job waiting. Big Ben Pattons last blog post..<a href="http://www.benjaminpatton.com/insights-into-making-money-online/" rel="nofollow">Insights Into Making Money Online.</a> You hit the nail on the head plain and simple when you asked the question from a companies stand point about the person in question not wanting certain types of work, and then when a situation came up about wanting to do a task that was not up their alley would they just be lazy and quit? Thats an important note for all you people not working at any job waiting.

Big Ben Pattons last blog post..Insights Into Making Money Online.

]]> By: Caleb http://www.johncow.com/shut-up-and-get-to-work/#comment-17297 Caleb Mon, 05 May 2008 21:07:03 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=878#comment-17297 As said on the <a href="http://www.wezeemall.com/2008/03/one-thing-everybody-wants-more-of.html" rel="nofollow">WezeeMall</a> about a job: ...even though you'll only be just over broke,that's better than being always broke. Use this while you build your business until you consistently make 3-4 times more than your job. Calebs last blog post..<a href="http://marketsecrets.biz/serving-the-ads-the-wordpress-way/" rel="nofollow">Serving The Ads The WordPress Way</a> As said on the WezeeMall about a job:

…even though you’ll only be just over broke,that’s better than being always broke.

Use this while you build your business until you consistently make 3-4 times more than your job.

Calebs last blog post..Serving The Ads The WordPress Way

]]> By: Peter Carter http://www.johncow.com/shut-up-and-get-to-work/#comment-17257 Peter Carter Sun, 04 May 2008 15:42:05 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=878#comment-17257 I don't really think it is laziness that prevents people succeeding - it is more a case of procrastination. At the end of the day, there will always be laundry, bill-paying, Lost etc. that "needs" attending to. Even if you allocate an hour per day to your blog (if part-time) then that is still 7 hours a week which is better than zero hours a week. Plenty of time to promote the blog or write a few small articles/forum posts. Peter Carters last blog post..<a href="http://www.make-cash-on-the-net.com/how-can-you-use-a-plr-article-to-help-your-business/" rel="nofollow">How Can You Use A PLR Article To Help Your Business?</a> I don’t really think it is laziness that prevents people succeeding - it is more a case of procrastination. At the end of the day, there will always be laundry, bill-paying, Lost etc. that “needs” attending to. Even if you allocate an hour per day to your blog (if part-time) then that is still 7 hours a week which is better than zero hours a week. Plenty of time to promote the blog or write a few small articles/forum posts.

Peter Carters last blog post..How Can You Use A PLR Article To Help Your Business?

]]> By: Kais http://www.johncow.com/shut-up-and-get-to-work/#comment-17253 Kais Sun, 04 May 2008 09:53:08 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=878#comment-17253 You're absolutely right Jhon, many of us want to do things but do not find the time, but when they have time, do nothing. There is a proverb in French "Lorsqu'on veut, on peut", "When we want, we can" Kaiss last blog post..<a href="http://startuptunisie.blogspot.com/2008/05/comment-les-lecteurs-porposent-du.html" rel="nofollow">Proposez des sujets à vos blogs préférés</a> You’re absolutely right Jhon, many of us want to do things but do not find the time, but when they have time, do nothing.

There is a proverb in French “Lorsqu’on veut, on peut”, “When we want, we can”

Kaiss last blog post..Proposez des sujets à vos blogs préférés

]]> By: ~Kat~ http://www.johncow.com/shut-up-and-get-to-work/#comment-17250 ~Kat~ Sun, 04 May 2008 06:17:39 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=878#comment-17250 Good Post Cow and good comments Political. I ran a business for 15 years and finally sold it because I got tired of working 7 days a week. I also wish people would understand, that the purpose of a business is to make money, not to give you a job. If your work does not pull in enough to at least pay your salary than why should I keep you and how am I supposed to give you a raise? sorry, end of rant! ~Kat~s last blog post..<a href="http://wfhpro.com/2008/05/how-i-made-the-move.html" rel="nofollow">How I Made The Move</a> Good Post Cow and good comments Political. I ran a business for 15 years and finally sold it because I got tired of working 7 days a week. I also wish people would understand, that the purpose of a business is to make money, not to give you a job. If your work does not pull in enough to at least pay your salary than why should I keep you and how am I supposed to give you a raise?

sorry, end of rant!

~Kat~s last blog post..How I Made The Move

]]> By: Political Disgust http://www.johncow.com/shut-up-and-get-to-work/#comment-17247 Political Disgust Sun, 04 May 2008 03:30:21 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=878#comment-17247 Steve, you and I are looking at it all differently because we own businesses. We work harder then others because our responsibilities are different in the overall equation. What I would give for 2 or 3 "mini mes" from the days I was coming up and working hard to be successful. I would be willing to give them the "keys to the castle", but I just can't seem to find them these days. That is the frustrating part. It is not treating them like "numbers" it is producing. I dont care what the situation is as an employee you MUST produce and do your job to the fullest. But most employees fall short. This IS NOT a bitch session about employees because it is what it is in today's world. it has become the norm to underachieve while still expecting to be moved up and promoted. that is the problem. The acceptance of this attitude. Political Disgusts last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/politicaldisgust/~3/282067570/" rel="nofollow">The Race In 7 Minutes. The Gun Show Is Next Door!</a> Steve, you and I are looking at it all differently because we own businesses. We work harder then others because our responsibilities are different in the overall equation. What I would give for 2 or 3 “mini mes” from the days I was coming up and working hard to be successful. I would be willing to give them the “keys to the castle”, but I just can’t seem to find them these days. That is the frustrating part. It is not treating them like “numbers” it is producing. I dont care what the situation is as an employee you MUST produce and do your job to the fullest. But most employees fall short. This IS NOT a bitch session about employees because it is what it is in today’s world. it has become the norm to underachieve while still expecting to be moved up and promoted. that is the problem. The acceptance of this attitude.

Political Disgusts last blog post..The Race In 7 Minutes. The Gun Show Is Next Door!

]]> By: Steve McGrath http://www.johncow.com/shut-up-and-get-to-work/#comment-17246 Steve McGrath Sun, 04 May 2008 03:20:34 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=878#comment-17246 "but I have to go back to doing the work others did poorly" lol The work place has also changed in that time. Employees are mostly seen as numbers and not persons in most companies but not all. So, employees don't have the same strong relation as before to their company. One minute, they work and the other they are laid off for many reasons. If a person gets laid off often, it's normal that they tend to work for the paycheck only. Most younger employees want to balance work and play and not be working machine like their parents. What I hear around me is that most companies are worst than before. They cut jobs and increase workload(often too much) for the remaining workers. After that, they wonder why employees feel like they do. When I was young, they talked about the 4 days of work per week society and often said: "Go to college or university and you will get an high paying jobs when you get out." They were sold a dream and they believe it that they think they are entitled. I can't blame them for that. One of my nephew told me that a counselor told a student that he would make 40K/year when he would got out of school. The funny thing is that it was in my field and it would had made 30K/year if very lucky. Me, I work more hours than before because I have my own business now. It's not the same when you work for yourself than for someone else. ;) I try to understand both side of the issue. This time, I look at their side ;) Steve McGraths last blog post..<a href="http://www.mcgrath.ca/2008/05/01/feedburner-tip-get-free-backlinks-using-your-rss-feed/" rel="nofollow">FeedBurner Tip: Get Free Backlinks Using Your RSS Feed</a> “but I have to go back to doing the work others did poorly”

lol

The work place has also changed in that time. Employees are mostly seen as numbers and not persons in most companies but not all. So, employees don’t have the same strong relation as before to their company. One minute, they work and the other they are laid off for many reasons. If a person gets laid off often, it’s normal that they tend to work for the paycheck only. Most younger employees want to balance work and play and not be working machine like their parents.

What I hear around me is that most companies are worst than before. They cut jobs and increase workload(often too much) for the remaining workers. After that, they wonder why employees feel like they do.

When I was young, they talked about the 4 days of work per week society and often said: “Go to college or university and you will get an high paying jobs when you get out.” They were sold a dream and they believe it that they think they are entitled. I can’t blame them for that. One of my nephew told me that a counselor told a student that he would make 40K/year when he would got out of school. The funny thing is that it was in my field and it would had made 30K/year if very lucky.

Me, I work more hours than before because I have my own business now. It’s not the same when you work for yourself than for someone else. ;)

I try to understand both side of the issue. This time, I look at their side ;)

Steve McGraths last blog post..FeedBurner Tip: Get Free Backlinks Using Your RSS Feed

]]> By: Political Disgust http://www.johncow.com/shut-up-and-get-to-work/#comment-17242 Political Disgust Sun, 04 May 2008 02:04:09 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=878#comment-17242 great post. You are talking about one of the biggest issues/problems in the past 20-30 years with people. As an employer (I run 2 companies with around 100 total employees) we see it every single day. People just DO NOT want to work hard. There is very little pride in anyone's work and it is incredible how many people are just "punching the clock" each day and watching their watch to see how many minutes there are until their next smoke break, lunch break, or excuse to go to the bathroom. And if you are lucky enough to find one, just one person who does show pride and does work hard and does overachieve, it is typically only a short time before they are demotivated by the sub par and substandard efforts of others around them which results in them having to alway do extra work to cover/carry everyone else. And your example about the restaurant is maddening to me. There ARE TONS AND TONS of jobs available. the attitude that jobs are "below" them is sickening and disgusting. If I was to lose my job tomorrow I would work at a gas station, then a supermarket and then a restaurant - 3 shifts if I had to, just to get by. i would live in a small apartment and do whatever it took to survive. The younger generation today wants it all handed to them. They dont want to work. They want to start at the top instead of working their way up. They feel "entitled" to this advancement and position without any justification. it makes me sick. I could go on and on, but I have to go back to doing the work others did poorly just to make sure it all gets done. Sad, just sad. Political Disgusts last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/politicaldisgust/~3/282067570/" rel="nofollow">The Race In 7 Minutes. The Gun Show Is Next Door!</a> great post. You are talking about one of the biggest issues/problems in the past 20-30 years with people. As an employer (I run 2 companies with around 100 total employees) we see it every single day. People just DO NOT want to work hard. There is very little pride in anyone’s work and it is incredible how many people are just “punching the clock” each day and watching their watch to see how many minutes there are until their next smoke break, lunch break, or excuse to go to the bathroom. And if you are lucky enough to find one, just one person who does show pride and does work hard and does overachieve, it is typically only a short time before they are demotivated by the sub par and substandard efforts of others around them which results in them having to alway do extra work to cover/carry everyone else.

And your example about the restaurant is maddening to me. There ARE TONS AND TONS of jobs available. the attitude that jobs are “below” them is sickening and disgusting. If I was to lose my job tomorrow I would work at a gas station, then a supermarket and then a restaurant - 3 shifts if I had to, just to get by. i would live in a small apartment and do whatever it took to survive. The younger generation today wants it all handed to them. They dont want to work. They want to start at the top instead of working their way up. They feel “entitled” to this advancement and position without any justification. it makes me sick.

I could go on and on, but I have to go back to doing the work others did poorly just to make sure it all gets done. Sad, just sad.

Political Disgusts last blog post..The Race In 7 Minutes. The Gun Show Is Next Door!

]]> By: TK http://www.johncow.com/shut-up-and-get-to-work/#comment-17238 TK Sat, 03 May 2008 20:19:58 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=878#comment-17238 great comments, john. the idea that success should comes easy really lessens the thrill of making it! the rewards seem greater after hard work thanks great comments, john. the idea that success should comes easy really lessens the thrill of making it! the rewards seem greater after hard work

thanks

]]> By: Cronus http://www.johncow.com/shut-up-and-get-to-work/#comment-17237 Cronus Sat, 03 May 2008 16:25:32 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=878#comment-17237 Excellent point cow, Last year when I was 17 my parents had complained that I had no money for college and that they were not going to pay for it all. They argued and argued with me to get a job. I first was just like this girl. So instead of going and getting a job, I made a job. Created my own websites and made tons of cash. Bought my own car, xbox360, brand new laptop, and have tons to spare for college. I just sold a portion of my websites(I kept my best site) for $20,000! Woo hoo first year of college paid, and I still have my best moneymaking site! Chances are most people won't be like this. Had I not gotten extremely lucky with my business I too would be broke, and complaining about it. It is a very bad viewpoint and you best just go get the job. But I guess in my case it worked out. :mrgreen: Cronuss last blog post..<a href="http://www.thecronblog.com/alexa-the-necessary-evil/" rel="nofollow">Alexa, The Necessary Evil</a> Excellent point cow,

Last year when I was 17 my parents had complained that I had no money for college and that they were not going to pay for it all. They argued and argued with me to get a job. I first was just like this girl. So instead of going and getting a job, I made a job. Created my own websites and made tons of cash. Bought my own car, xbox360, brand new laptop, and have tons to spare for college. I just sold a portion of my websites(I kept my best site) for $20,000! Woo hoo first year of college paid, and I still have my best moneymaking site!

Chances are most people won’t be like this. Had I not gotten extremely lucky with my business I too would be broke, and complaining about it. It is a very bad viewpoint and you best just go get the job. But I guess in my case it worked out. :mrgreen:

Cronuss last blog post..Alexa, The Necessary Evil

]]> By: coolingstar9 http://www.johncow.com/shut-up-and-get-to-work/#comment-17234 coolingstar9 Sat, 03 May 2008 12:55:58 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=878#comment-17234 Johncow, Having a full time job can feed me. To go extra mile, I have to explore new things. Have a nice day. coolingstar9s last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Coolingstar9/~3/282186263/i-salute-you-cleaners.html" rel="nofollow">I salute you, Cleaners</a> Johncow,

Having a full time job can feed me. To go extra mile, I have to explore new things.

Have a nice day.

coolingstar9s last blog post..I salute you, Cleaners

]]> By: Steve McGrath http://www.johncow.com/shut-up-and-get-to-work/#comment-17233 Steve McGrath Sat, 03 May 2008 12:17:12 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=878#comment-17233 I agree that work is something that people are afraid of. I wrote a free ebook and looking at my stats now(400+ downloads), people are even afraid of a little work. You can't have everything for free. And if you want to make money online, you need to invest time and some money(to go faster). Steve McGraths last blog post..<a href="http://www.mcgrath.ca/2008/05/01/feedburner-tip-get-free-backlinks-using-your-rss-feed/" rel="nofollow">FeedBurner Tip: Get Free Backlinks Using Your RSS Feed</a> I agree that work is something that people are afraid of. I wrote a free ebook and looking at my stats now(400+ downloads), people are even afraid of a little work. You can’t have everything for free.

And if you want to make money online, you need to invest time and some money(to go faster).

Steve McGraths last blog post..FeedBurner Tip: Get Free Backlinks Using Your RSS Feed

]]> By: Ellie http://www.johncow.com/shut-up-and-get-to-work/#comment-17229 Ellie Sat, 03 May 2008 06:18:01 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=878#comment-17229 These are all very good points, John Cow! I always look to work for and with people who don't mind making sacrifices to get ahead. My friends and family joke with me because I always have 3 or 4 "jobs" as well as participating with civic and professional organizations. I have come to learn that WORK is a 4 letter word, but a good one - because I reap the benefits every day! :grin: Ellies last blog post..<a href="http://www.thepinkc.net/wordpress/looking-to-hire-a-theme-designer/" rel="nofollow">Looking to hire a Theme Designer</a> These are all very good points, John Cow! I always look to work for and with people who don’t mind making sacrifices to get ahead.

My friends and family joke with me because I always have 3 or 4 “jobs” as well as participating with civic and professional organizations. I have come to learn that WORK is a 4 letter word, but a good one - because I reap the benefits every day! :grin:

Ellies last blog post..Looking to hire a Theme Designer

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