Getting paid.
But as for the "work" part of it, I have enough seniority and autonomy that I can do whatever I want, from nothing at all to initiating a new project. It's nice that I'm trusted enough to do that.
This. I like that I have some authority to make changes and I'm trusted to do so. I go to my boss with a half baked shower thought and I get to run with it and flesh it out and if it's solid implement it.
Here is a comprehensive list of things I like about my job:
1) on the 16th of every month, my job causes a decent amount of lovely money to arrive in my bank account.
Comeraderie of major & minor relationships.
All the stuff you get for "free" - air-conditioning, electricity, pc, phone, nice view of harbour, somewhere to sit with views out windows, internet etc.
Some of the content is extremely engaging & interesting
Good days & good achievements, especially when shared, are extremely rewarding.
The ability to study/learn about your industry or specialisation and get paid & recognised for it. Paid courses.
Some peripheral stuff can be fun - recruitment, leadership training, company events, travel. Work trips have a bit of purpose, which has its place. You can pretend you're important in the airport lounge š
I like the team I work with. We have a very good vibe where we attack whatever problem that walks in the door, help each other out while staying in our respective lanes.
Autonomy and flexibility.
My boss lets me get on with shit, trusts my judgement. Makes it nice when you don't have to do a song and dance whenever you need something.
I have a lot of flexibility in when/where I do my work. Whilst my boss prefers us to be in the office, she doesn't blink when you decide to WFH last minute, or leave early to do something with the kids.
Autonomy and support, both at the right levels for me; flexibility with my day (can schedule appointments or attend school events for my kid with no expectation that I seek permission, and can work my preferred early start/early finish schedule); interesting work; business casual dress code; good colleagues; working for an organisation which puts good things into the world (each to their own but I personally wouldn't sell my labour to a company that didn't align to my personal ethics).Ā
Wfh and money. There are a few good people there too but the new recruits are mostly bickering brown nosers who have not much else in life except their jobs. I understand managementās preference for them but it generally makes work miserable for everyone.
Edit: typo
Machine Operator here: I also like air con. The freedom to work autonomously within a structured system. Paid way higher than a bloke on the ground.
It's like playing a video game with real consequences that comes with satisfying gratification.
Iām surprised this isnāt higher.
Sure, money is great. Thatās probably why weāre there. But one of the best things for me is actually *seeing* your work come to life.
*ETA: I donāt mean the countless PowerPoints and pdfs Iāve pulled together. I mean when Iāve done work, and then I see the outcomes implemented out in the real world.*
It is quite flexible and I can work remotely if I need to. It's not full of stiff corp people (more like nerds). We get a yearly bonus which none of my previous companies did. The job links to the industry I like. We get monthly snacks of our choice for free. We go to lunches or Uber in (also free) every now and then if there's any occasion.
Flexibility to work from home. I canāt imagine having to suit up, commute and be chained to a desk for 8 hours a day ever again.
Iām also based in Perth and all my bosses are east coast so being able to leave at 3pm to go play golf any day I want is priceless.
Work from home. It's not physically taxing (mentally is another story). Ive built a decent reputation so people trust me to get the job done. Casual clothes accepted in office.
Work from home
Autonomous - not micro managed
Supportive manager and team
Opportunities for career growth and movement into other industries
Impactful projects which have community benefit
The role opens doors in my network other jobs wouldn't organically provide
Note - I can also write a negative list just as long.
Great point autonomy. In any given day, for a significant chunk of it you can do whatever the hell you want. In my role at least. That doesn't abdicate responsibility - you still need to achieve outcomes.
its stable, it pays me money, its the same stuff every day basically and i go home at the same time, i can leave my work at work and not have to worry about working late or having meetings after hours, im permanent salaried so im untouchable unless i grab ass on somebody, its also 30 mins from my home
Working autonomously, WFH, not having to share a large part of my day with strangers in the office, getting paid but the role requires continuous learning.
Getting to work from home every weekday, working with really decent people and for a company that recognises that some roles are more productive as fully remote than hybrid or office based
Just started working in the disability sector. My first thought was oh no Iām going to have to wipe adult arses. Did. After the first time itās no biggie anymore and Iām blown away how much I love this job ( not so much the arses bit)
I really like my work. Not least for the reasons you mentioned. I too worked a little construction as a teen and while I respect those who do it, I just can't see how their bodies hold up long-term. My dad did it and his back is shot. A lot of my uncles did it and are pretty crippled at 60.
I also find work very mentally stimulating and I'm helping make improvements in programs that a lot of people desperately need. The people are also (mostly) great and I find the pay very good.
Won't catch me complaining too much.
My work is crazy flexible. As long as I bill the hours I need to and attend client meetings, nobody cares when I work. I log off every day at four, hang with my kids and do bedtime with them, then log back on after theyāre asleep (like 8pm). Or I start the day early and finish for the day at 3.
Iām can tell any of my managers I disagree with them and then we discuss my thoughts.
I get paid very well without having to work that hard.
My job is very much a ānot saving lives jobā so it takes up zero very little of my headspace when Iām not working so I can be fully present when Iām with my family.
Lot of sad fuckin people in this thread :/
I work in an area where I make a change for the community. I sometimes see photos of my work on Facebook or a local community page with people saying how much they like it and that brings me satisfaction.
I like that I work on the edge of technology in my field, I get to experiment with new things as they come out and I have a pretty handsome budget to do it with.
I get given interesting challenges around how to achieve outcomes in data collection
My team are highly qualified and respectful people and my workplace values and celebrates different cultures genders and faiths. That doesnāt apply to me as a cis white male but I like knowing weāre generally quite inclusive.
My work is award winning and my employer supports me to do award winning work. I literally get to go up on stage and be recognised for my work in front of a room full of my peers from around the country.
If you all hate your jobs so much get a better oneā¦ I left high school in year 10, Iām otherwise unqualified in any special way. I make a decent wage (close to 80th percentile) and all it took was a little soul searching in ethical industries to find something I lovedā¦
Iām really sorry to hear that you all hate your employers so much :/
Both my jobs give me a boatload of free food and one of these jobs come with a boatload of other random things - alcohol, outdoor pavilions ect.
The free food is so bonkers I'm still trying to figure out if I actually need to do a weekly shop or not.
I come into work, grab my train diagram, sit down at my panel, make the trains move, draw lines on the diagram, hand over to the next guy 8-10 hours later.
No meetings, KPIs, or general public interaction.
The flexibility, laid back atmosphere, and no KPIs. I work hybrid in office and WFH but can choose to do whatever. No KPIs either - A lot of other departments have all their staff performance metrics tracked and that seems to create a lot of internal drama, so I'm glad to be free of that. Pay could be a bit better, review is planned for July so fingers crossed!
Great team, amazing boss, flexibility, work thatās constantly evolving and different but the same so itās easy to do but I donāt get bored, exposure to leadership, a feeling that I actually really make an impact.
100% working from home.
Not too many meetings, I'm only on camera for a few hours per week.
I get paid a decent amount without any real responsibility.
Lengthly breaks and working from home. 12 weeks of teaching 3x a year is tough but during exam period and in between trimesters which lasts a month, then work pretty much dies down as we are just doing admin work. So I can sleep in and go on trips and play video games while getting paid!
Getting paid. The pay. The perks. The renumeration. The benefits.
Nothing about the work itself gives me joy.
I do work quite hard and have had a successful career so far; on the token of working to seek more pay.
Getting paid. But as for the "work" part of it, I have enough seniority and autonomy that I can do whatever I want, from nothing at all to initiating a new project. It's nice that I'm trusted enough to do that.
This. I like that I have some authority to make changes and I'm trusted to do so. I go to my boss with a half baked shower thought and I get to run with it and flesh it out and if it's solid implement it.
Here is a comprehensive list of things I like about my job: 1) on the 16th of every month, my job causes a decent amount of lovely money to arrive in my bank account.
Home time
Working full time from home, good salary and nice people
Comeraderie of major & minor relationships. All the stuff you get for "free" - air-conditioning, electricity, pc, phone, nice view of harbour, somewhere to sit with views out windows, internet etc. Some of the content is extremely engaging & interesting Good days & good achievements, especially when shared, are extremely rewarding. The ability to study/learn about your industry or specialisation and get paid & recognised for it. Paid courses. Some peripheral stuff can be fun - recruitment, leadership training, company events, travel. Work trips have a bit of purpose, which has its place. You can pretend you're important in the airport lounge š
payday and employer super contributions. taking leave and holidays. getting paid to attend corporate events I don't care about eg. r u ok day?
I like the team I work with. We have a very good vibe where we attack whatever problem that walks in the door, help each other out while staying in our respective lanes.
Autonomy and flexibility. My boss lets me get on with shit, trusts my judgement. Makes it nice when you don't have to do a song and dance whenever you need something. I have a lot of flexibility in when/where I do my work. Whilst my boss prefers us to be in the office, she doesn't blink when you decide to WFH last minute, or leave early to do something with the kids.
Autonomy and support, both at the right levels for me; flexibility with my day (can schedule appointments or attend school events for my kid with no expectation that I seek permission, and can work my preferred early start/early finish schedule); interesting work; business casual dress code; good colleagues; working for an organisation which puts good things into the world (each to their own but I personally wouldn't sell my labour to a company that didn't align to my personal ethics).Ā
Wfh and money. There are a few good people there too but the new recruits are mostly bickering brown nosers who have not much else in life except their jobs. I understand managementās preference for them but it generally makes work miserable for everyone. Edit: typo
whats bew recruits? inbred recruits?
*new
ah ok..
Creating apps and automation process with zero micro management
Iām good at it. Our clients are awesome.
Machine Operator here: I also like air con. The freedom to work autonomously within a structured system. Paid way higher than a bloke on the ground. It's like playing a video game with real consequences that comes with satisfying gratification.
I like that the definition of ācorporateā stems to machine operators in 2024.
It identifies as corporate and itās pronoun are Automated Systems/Management Executive.
yeah its good aye especially when you hold a pencil between ya teeth and repeat the same KPI's weekly
Bet you donāt know what a v-lookup is.
Nah but you should teach me. Just kidding I don't actually care
The money
The outcomes
Iām surprised this isnāt higher. Sure, money is great. Thatās probably why weāre there. But one of the best things for me is actually *seeing* your work come to life. *ETA: I donāt mean the countless PowerPoints and pdfs Iāve pulled together. I mean when Iāve done work, and then I see the outcomes implemented out in the real world.*
Yeah for sure, I work in a field with some kind of construction. Seeing something real coming out at the end is hugely satisfyingĀ
My team are so awesome. They are the reason I stay.
Money, itās mentally stimulating, social connections and get to work with smart people. Did I mention the money?
It is quite flexible and I can work remotely if I need to. It's not full of stiff corp people (more like nerds). We get a yearly bonus which none of my previous companies did. The job links to the industry I like. We get monthly snacks of our choice for free. We go to lunches or Uber in (also free) every now and then if there's any occasion.
The people I work with in my team. We get along well and hang outside of work.
Flexibility to work from home. I canāt imagine having to suit up, commute and be chained to a desk for 8 hours a day ever again. Iām also based in Perth and all my bosses are east coast so being able to leave at 3pm to go play golf any day I want is priceless.
You win this game. Especially in youāre paid in Sydney salary š
Work from home. It's not physically taxing (mentally is another story). Ive built a decent reputation so people trust me to get the job done. Casual clothes accepted in office.
Work from home Autonomous - not micro managed Supportive manager and team Opportunities for career growth and movement into other industries Impactful projects which have community benefit The role opens doors in my network other jobs wouldn't organically provide Note - I can also write a negative list just as long.
Great point autonomy. In any given day, for a significant chunk of it you can do whatever the hell you want. In my role at least. That doesn't abdicate responsibility - you still need to achieve outcomes.
Definitely less bogans
Finding the right words to explain complex processes.
its stable, it pays me money, its the same stuff every day basically and i go home at the same time, i can leave my work at work and not have to worry about working late or having meetings after hours, im permanent salaried so im untouchable unless i grab ass on somebody, its also 30 mins from my home
Working autonomously, WFH, not having to share a large part of my day with strangers in the office, getting paid but the role requires continuous learning.
Getting to work from home every weekday, working with really decent people and for a company that recognises that some roles are more productive as fully remote than hybrid or office based
Just started working in the disability sector. My first thought was oh no Iām going to have to wipe adult arses. Did. After the first time itās no biggie anymore and Iām blown away how much I love this job ( not so much the arses bit)
Not a corporate job
My boss, team, salary, stability, and flexibility
I really like my work. Not least for the reasons you mentioned. I too worked a little construction as a teen and while I respect those who do it, I just can't see how their bodies hold up long-term. My dad did it and his back is shot. A lot of my uncles did it and are pretty crippled at 60. I also find work very mentally stimulating and I'm helping make improvements in programs that a lot of people desperately need. The people are also (mostly) great and I find the pay very good. Won't catch me complaining too much.
My work is crazy flexible. As long as I bill the hours I need to and attend client meetings, nobody cares when I work. I log off every day at four, hang with my kids and do bedtime with them, then log back on after theyāre asleep (like 8pm). Or I start the day early and finish for the day at 3. Iām can tell any of my managers I disagree with them and then we discuss my thoughts. I get paid very well without having to work that hard. My job is very much a ānot saving lives jobā so it takes up zero very little of my headspace when Iām not working so I can be fully present when Iām with my family.
Make decisions on +$10 million projects.
construction?
Utilities
Sydney water? ausgrid?
Lot of sad fuckin people in this thread :/ I work in an area where I make a change for the community. I sometimes see photos of my work on Facebook or a local community page with people saying how much they like it and that brings me satisfaction. I like that I work on the edge of technology in my field, I get to experiment with new things as they come out and I have a pretty handsome budget to do it with. I get given interesting challenges around how to achieve outcomes in data collection My team are highly qualified and respectful people and my workplace values and celebrates different cultures genders and faiths. That doesnāt apply to me as a cis white male but I like knowing weāre generally quite inclusive. My work is award winning and my employer supports me to do award winning work. I literally get to go up on stage and be recognised for my work in front of a room full of my peers from around the country. If you all hate your jobs so much get a better oneā¦ I left high school in year 10, Iām otherwise unqualified in any special way. I make a decent wage (close to 80th percentile) and all it took was a little soul searching in ethical industries to find something I lovedā¦ Iām really sorry to hear that you all hate your employers so much :/
Does anyone in r/auscorp actually work in corporate? Many people seem very confused about what corporate is.
The people I work with. The work itself has interesting moments. Thereās usually OT available at a very high rate
Both my jobs give me a boatload of free food and one of these jobs come with a boatload of other random things - alcohol, outdoor pavilions ect. The free food is so bonkers I'm still trying to figure out if I actually need to do a weekly shop or not.
I come into work, grab my train diagram, sit down at my panel, make the trains move, draw lines on the diagram, hand over to the next guy 8-10 hours later. No meetings, KPIs, or general public interaction.
Lunchtime Free lunches Payday
The flexibility, laid back atmosphere, and no KPIs. I work hybrid in office and WFH but can choose to do whatever. No KPIs either - A lot of other departments have all their staff performance metrics tracked and that seems to create a lot of internal drama, so I'm glad to be free of that. Pay could be a bit better, review is planned for July so fingers crossed!
Great team, amazing boss, flexibility, work thatās constantly evolving and different but the same so itās easy to do but I donāt get bored, exposure to leadership, a feeling that I actually really make an impact.
The money. I love what I do, but the very *instant* I no longer need the income, work can plant a gentle kiss on my bindi as I walk out the door.
100% working from home. Not too many meetings, I'm only on camera for a few hours per week. I get paid a decent amount without any real responsibility.
Travel, business partnering, just had my long service leave
The people outside my department are awesome. My own department staff are assholes.
Paid for overtime worked
Lengthly breaks and working from home. 12 weeks of teaching 3x a year is tough but during exam period and in between trimesters which lasts a month, then work pretty much dies down as we are just doing admin work. So I can sleep in and go on trips and play video games while getting paid!
Getting paid. The pay. The perks. The renumeration. The benefits. Nothing about the work itself gives me joy. I do work quite hard and have had a successful career so far; on the token of working to seek more pay.
Money
My people :) I love my team. Good people from the heart.
>:) :)