Back when I was much younger and starting out in the workforce, I used to think that a good paying job was the endgame to being happy and successful in life. All that consumed me was trying to work for a company where I could climb that corporate ladder to a six figure salary; I was young, naive and dreamed big. Little did I know that “all that glitters is not gold”.
I’ve seen people in good paying jobs but miserable as heck. And I’ve seen the opposite, some in okay paying jobs but loving every minute of it.
Regardless of pay, we need to be happy in our jobs. Why you may ask? Since we spend three-quarters of the day at our place of employment, it stands to show that it’s like our second home with our second family.
If we can’t be happy there, then those feelings sometimes get transposed into our home lives. We may not do that intentionally but it happens. Life is too short to be miserable and stressed out.
In my current stage in life, I’ve come to the realization that life is meant to be enjoyed to its fullest. After enduring the trials and tribulations of working many jobs, I only now know that if you’re not happy or enjoying what you do, find something that will. Better late than never, right?
This newfound wisdom is something that I impart on my children constantly. So the next time you’re out job hunting, rather than asking yourself “how much does it pay?”, ponder on whether it’s something that you would “love” or “enjoy” doing for the rest of your life. If you choose to follow the latter path, the pay will come. Work for love, not money.
“Work for love, not for money” sounds like a pretty good philosophy to me. 🙂
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Yeah, too bad i didn’t follow this when I was just out of college. Doesn’t matter…onward to enjoying life!!!
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A very timely reminder whether one is starting out or wanting a change midlife! Thanks for sharing your hard-won wisdom!
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Thanks so much Kimberlee! Kinda felt like everyone would encounter this at some point in their lives.
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Oh my gosh, this is true. I feel sorry for all the people in jobs they just hate or they just go to work to earn money for what they think is there real life the few now working awake hours each day.
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So, so true. Glad to know that you share the same sentiments.
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