Free Time vs Overtime

[Latimeria]

I find myself in an unusual predicament.  I used to have plenty of free time at my old job.  New job has plenty (or too much) of overtime.  I like getting the extra cash, but it's starting to weigh heavy as I have no time to even get to the things I need to get done let alone to the things I want to do.

Well, I guess I'll feed the pig as long as possible and suck it up like a buttercup in the meantime.  I wish I could say I was saving for my boat upgrades, but it somehow turned into the house money.  Crazy how that sort of stuff happens.

Not many posts during the slower summer surf sessions, so I'm just making small talk.  I think this means for you guys to start posting more fishing trips since I KNOW you are out fishing!  LOL

[xjchad]

I could put in a lot of extra time at my job since I'm so slammed, but I'm salary.. 

[Pinoyfisher]

Even though I'm management, I'm still hourly. I try to avoid OT as much as possible, but it happens. I have fished, but not in the mood to post skunk reports. Hoping tonight yields something.

[Eric H]

My current job has made me hate ot. It sucks having to get home, eat, shower , and go straight to bed and still not even get 8 hrs of sleep before you gotta get up and do it again.

A few days in a row of that burns you out and its not even worth it.

Although, now that the over time is gone i now miss it.

Edit:

All in all, imo free time is more valuable than a few extra bucks

[1morecast]

More OT means more taxes for Uncle Sam. Free time to fish is priceless. 

[vdisney]

I worked as a diesel mechanic for Caltrans in the snow for 32 years.  During the winter we would work an average of 70 hours a week, sometimes more.  My longest run was 61 twelve hours days in a row, so I understand the burn out part.  I retired 14 years ago and it's the best job I've ever had   

[Latimeria]

I worked as a diesel mechanic for Caltrans in the snow for 32 years.  During the winter we would work an average of 70 hours a week, sometimes more.  My longest run was 61 twelve hours days in a row, so I understand the burn out part.  I retired 14 years ago and it's the best job I've ever had   

That is 10x more hard core than anything I'm doing.  My closest would be working 7 days a week on the fishing boat all summer, but I'd rather be on a boat than in the shop.  Yikes!