Have you ever changed your job?Why?
By monicazhang
@monicazhang (802)
China
June 28, 2007 9:37pm CST
I had worked as a nurse for eight years.I feel bored cause everyday I did exactly the same.Then I quit and decided to become a sales for medical devices.It has been two years since then.Although sometimes its very tiring and you can be denied from time to time,I still enjoy it.I told my parents until one year later,they were extremely angry and confused.For them,its common to have a life-long career.But now it seems that they begin to understand and accept this.How about you?Do you think its normal to change your job?
5 responses
@coolseeds (3919)
• United States
29 Jun 07
I think it is normal. People need new challenges as well as a new environment every so often.
I started my own business 3 years ago and I love it. I own my own landscaping company. I focus on the design and maintenance of flower beds not so much mowing. It is what I want to do. I decided to work for me rather than someone else who will live in a nicer home than I at the measly wages they pay.
You should do what you love.
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@monicazhang (802)
• China
29 Jun 07
Thanks for sharing your experience with me.Its good to hear you are happy with your own business,it makes me want to have mine:-)Who konws?Ha ha...
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@gabriel_stuart (8)
• Zimbabwe
11 Jul 07
i agree with coolseeds.
i started out as an accountant and although money and figures excites me i'd rather be watching my own money passing through my journals...
i was sick of watching billions of $ travel back and forth to other companies, so...i started and completed my i.t. training and i'm now a successful owner of a computer company. i dropped everything that i knew and started doing something completely different.
never let anything stop you.
your skill can take you from point A to point B but your imagination can take you anywhere...
@youless (112100)
• Guangzhou, China
3 Jul 07
After my graduation, I changed my job quite often. As at that time I didn't know which job I liked to work. So sometimes I would give up when I met some difficulties. Now I am already settled down. This year is the 10th year for me to work in a trading company.
@monicazhang (802)
• China
3 Jul 07
Thank you for answer my question.I thought you are lucky that you have found something suitable for you.General speaking, it is not easy,a lot of people even dont konw what they like to do through their whole life.From time to time I encounter some problems in my daily work and I would try my best to solve them.This is the 3th year for me to be a sales,I really want to be the best!
@qiekuang537 (15)
• China
30 Jul 07
i have the same experience as you.sometimes it really makes me confused.i just do not know which job is suit for me.and also every time i fell boring i just drop it,and change my job,
i really want to settle down and have a secured family!
@jamlecat (58)
• Canada
2 Jul 07
Yeah people change jobs all of the time for new carreers now. I changed careers 3 yrs ago for a home business and havent' looked back. It is relaxing and refreshing. You can check this free biz opp at www.MyLD.net/?honeycat
@xiuluoelly (1224)
• China
29 Jun 07
I often work for,don't know why,thought it was annoying, perhaps I hate doing the same day, I now resign, is considering whether to be free when a worker, but does not know what to do.
@amar21 (8)
• India
27 Jul 07
I had worked as Instrumentation Engg. in Cement Industry for 1 Year.I left that job because i was dreaming for IT industry.Life was tuff in Cement Industry.You have to suffer from dust for whole day.Also,sometimes you need to work for more than 18 hours as plant runs for 24 hours.
Now, i am working for good IT company.Till now , i am satisfied with my decisin.I think, in you case also your decision was right.Work Satisfaction also matters.
