Unemployed & Relieved

Steve.In.Atlanta · October 03, 2011, 07:05:01 PM

After a crappy 80 hr work week and being told the creative department wasn't doing enough I threw in the towel Saturday afternoon. That coming on the heels of working until midnight on Friday because something couldn't possibly wait until 10 am Saturday. My team and I worked Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until between 3â€"4 a.m. and having conference calls at 9 a.m. everyday.

So why am I posting this here? Because at the beginning of September I bought my first Duc and I'm going to be driving the living hell out of it this week and look for a new job next week. Check the weather for Atlanta and you'll completely understand why this is the greatest week of the year to be unemployed.

Greg · October 03, 2011, 07:29:44 PM

booger · October 03, 2011, 08:02:48 PM

make the beast with two backs 'em! Ride!

what is it that you do(did) for a living anyway

ab · October 03, 2011, 08:08:23 PM

ha ha my boss and his boss are here in OH for few days from ATL. Glad they are missing the nice weather you speak of.

ride safe and best of luck. You must be in a nice field and in demand if you can afford to quit a job in this shitty economy.

<begin vent> ass wipe manager/bosses/ceo/cfo in general that out-source every thing they can get their dirty hands on </end vent>

duc996 · October 03, 2011, 10:19:18 PM

Way to go! good luck on the new venture, now go ride and clear your mind

Buckethead · October 03, 2011, 10:27:52 PM

While you're enjoying the b-e-a-utiful weather, remember: every car driver on the road is headed to/coming from work, and they're pissed off and trying to kill you.

Congrats on realizing that 80 hour weeks make for a shitty work/life balance.

Hope you land on your feet.

Slim1899 · October 03, 2011, 11:39:11 PM

I worked in television/advertising for 8 years.....did the same thing, told them to pack sand and changed careers. I make less money now but am the happiest I've ever been! I wish you the same, ride safe and with a clear mind!!!!

Steve.In.Atlanta · October 04, 2011, 04:51:29 AM

Fortunately I have a wife who works and is behind me on this. She's the one who told me to quit.

I'm an art director/creative director and have experience do digital media. So fortunately, there's demand for my work. I moved from a Corp. job to a small agency. Worst case is I'll go back to my old job. Already talking with them.

So I should be okay. In the mean time, after the last couple of months, I need a breather. Probably going to ride up to the mountains here and there to. Thanks for the well wishes. I'll post photos.

Teutonics · October 04, 2011, 07:31:47 AM

Enjoy the mountains, it doesn't get any better than this time of year.

PM me if you need any suggested routes or a good local (to ATL) forum if you want someone to ride with (there's always someone riding/looking).

sgollapalle · October 04, 2011, 10:32:55 AM

Good luck with it all..

I was unemployed for a month in July.. Applying for jobs during the day, partying every night and riding every weekend.. waiting for the duc to get to south FL so I can ride again

AdmiralKit · October 04, 2011, 11:50:25 AM

There are some things you can't put a price on in life, like not being stressed out and overworked. I did the same thing at my former job in early 2009, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Our culture gets so caught up in always increasing productivity levels that we forget there are things beyond profit and money to try and achieve more of. Enjoy the bike and good luck with everything!

graydo · October 04, 2011, 11:53:23 AM

Hats off to you !!!!! well done for putting yourself first.... everything else will work out in the long run I am sure...my suggestion... make sure you have a long enough break to properly get your head back on.

Enjoy your break man !!! all the best...

ItsaDuc · October 04, 2011, 12:19:07 PM

Good on you, way to stand up to the MAN.

We are having that same great weather, but alas, wife would kill me if I followed your lead. Please take lots of good pics and ill keep checkin in.

take risks · October 04, 2011, 04:33:08 PM

Live free, for those who cant!

I rode at least every other day in July/September.

drunkfatguy · October 04, 2011, 04:56:08 PM

Nothing stinks worse than working for an employer with presumably Zero leadership skills, I agree that kind of environment leads to stress levels that can kill or cause serious health/mental problems. I don't consider it unemployed but a well earned "Sabbatical". Enjoy your vacation and who knows.. maybe the next job will pay you more, have better working conditions and it will make you excited to get there in the morning- As it should be.

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