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I don't like my job and do it for the money. I don't hate it, but there are other things I would rather be doing. However, those other things would involve a paycut. I like having money for the things outside of work. It is a sacrifice I am willing to make. If I was miserable, then I would switch and take a pay cut, but right now it is more of a dull ache.
It is very difficult to be happy at work and have a good paying job. I envy those who have both!
it is between working or lying in bed all day. at least of you hate work, you can use the money to finance things you love to do on weekends and vacation
The "follow your dreams" mantra is, in my view, characteristic of a society where psychology has displaced monotheism as the new "religion" (as has happened in America).
The notion that one should "do what one loves" for a living has led, I think, to a lot of unnecessary confusion and even heartache. In most of the world today, and throughout almost all of recorded history, a "job" was a way of earning a living, nothing more. See Leisure, the Basis of Culture by Joseph Peiper for an excellent discussion on this.
I am by avocation a writer who researches and writes mainly on the weekends. My main area of research (the sociology of religion) is wholly unrelated to anything I have ever done for a living.
In response to the question -- yeah, I actually "like" my job quite a bit, insofar as it is mentally stimulating and the working conditions are very good (good money, great boss, good colleagues, interesting technology, almost unlimited autonomy). I realise I am extremely lucky in this regard.
I always advise young people to prepare for a career based on three factors: its potential for financial stability, their aptitude for it, and whether it is an honest living--NOT on whether one "loves" doing something. I tell them to "do what they love" on their free time--hobbies and passions make one a better and more interesting person. I am a pragmatist in this regard. I also advise youngsters to get a trade as a backup to a "professional career."
As regards paycuts--yes, I would take a big paycut to do something more "rewarding" (I like "helping people") and have been considering that for a good while now, but at the moment I am content where I am.
I am okay with the job itself. I work at a hotel and I don't mind helping guests or cleaning. But the politics around here are driving me mad. Incompetant co-workers and management make me want to tear my hair out. My pay is low and I didn't get a raise until I informed them that I was going to be quitting to work at a higher paying job. Well they matched the pay and I decided to stay. Mistake. The lack of benefits is also annoying as I usually work full time hours, especially in the summer when I'm here 45+ hours per week.
I like my actual job and I do like the people I work with. My boss can be a pain in the rear, but if she's happy, all is good. She's the only thing that gets me down from time to time. The money is pretty good and at this point, I would only leave for a higher paying position within the same field. That may or may not happen this year.
The "follow your dreams" mantra is, in my view, characteristic of a society where psychology has displaced monotheism as the new "religion" (as has happened in America).
The notion that one should "do what one loves" for a living has led, I think, to a lot of unnecessary confusion and even heartache. In most of the world today, and throughout almost all of recorded history, a "job" was a way of earning a living, nothing more. See Leisure, the Basis of Culture by Joseph Peiper for an excellent discussion on this.
I am by avocation a writer who researches and writes mainly on the weekends. My main area of research (the sociology of religion) is wholly unrelated to anything I have ever done for a living.
In response to the question -- yeah, I actually "like" my job quite a bit, insofar as it is mentally stimulating and the working conditions are very good (good money, great boss, good colleagues, interesting technology, almost unlimited autonomy). I realise I am extremely lucky in this regard.
I always advise young people to prepare for a career based on three factors: its potential for financial stability, their aptitude for it, and whether it is an honest living--NOT on whether one "loves" doing something. I tell them to "do what they love" on their free time--hobbies and passions make one a better and more interesting person. I am a pragmatist in this regard. I also advise youngsters to get a trade as a backup to a "professional career."
As regards paycuts--yes, I would take a big paycut to do something more "rewarding" (I like "helping people") and have been considering that for a good while now, but at the moment I am content where I am.
Good post, Dreaming Spears. I've also learned that even getting the dream job doesn't mean that the dream job is what I thought it would be.
I am fortunate because I am given almost complete autonomy in my job and have good friends that I work with. My job also entails creating jobs for other people, which is satisfying. I would very much love it if I didn't have to work for a living though.
I've become disillusioned, cynical and downright depressed in a career helping people which I truly believe would be rewarding if it weren't for the people...
Again, its "happy in your line of work".No hidden agenda's here, just a simple question about whether people are content with their "livelihood" Understand now?
CONTENT is a better word. I think you used the wrong word which confused the poster because we don't go to work to be happy but make a difference instead. So yes I'm content at what I currently do even though it was not my preferred choice of work but I'm still content,.
Also everyone works at a job for the MONEY because you can't survive working for free.
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