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      05-21-2015, 10:27 PM   #25
CANGRKE70
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Drives: 2012 BMW X5
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Toronto

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Pros
-pay is good
-37.5 hours/week
-I have a good boss that leaves me to perform without getting in my way
-I get both formal and informal recognition for the work I do.
-I've received good bonuses the past 4 years for being a top performer.
-5 weeks paid vacation
-Job security
-50% matching contributions to company stock purchase.
-Lead a top performing team
-Good exposure to Senior Leadership.
-12 years with large company
-Good benefits

Cons
-rotating shift work, weekends. Hours of ops are 7am to Midnight.
-Poor work life balance as I'm always connected to my phone/laptop. Rotating shifts sometimes leaves little time for friend/family
-Stress level is pretty high
-Related business partners can be demanding on a daily basis
-In the same role for 3 years and hiring freeze in place, so staying motivated is tough.
-Having to wear a suit and tie everyday

Don't get me wrong, I'm blessed to have a job that pays well when I know how tough it is out there.

My parents have owned a restaurant for 30 years. I've always worked there and have entertained the idea of getting out of the corporate world and running my own restaurant, but know how tough the restaurant business aka the golden handcuffs can be as well.