Do you really enjoy your work?

@ahslack (484)
Singapore
July 29, 2010 5:22am CST
Okay for me,i am working as a part time promoter on the weekends as i am currently still a student,so it helps me to get some savings while studying too. For my job,i sometimes enjoy my work alot,the times that i do enjoy my work alot would be,the customers are friendly or my sales that day was good because it means i will earn more commision.However,there will also be times that i will not like my job,that would be whenever i meet a bad customer that will try to argue with you,ignoring you and makes me don't know what to do next. So,Do you really enjoy your current work? If yes,why yes? If no,why no? Thanks!
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@primeaque86 (8105)
• Philippines
30 Jul 10
If you would gonna ask me about that, like what you are asking me now, of course, i do enjoy my present job, though sometimes there are problems that would thwart me from doing this and doing that, yet after the end of each day, I would smile because I know I had contributed something good for the company. Problems are naturally occurring, so the best there is: When we tried our best to be smart and get through it successfully.... I am so happy that you are finding ways to earn despite your mind is still occupied with the lessons in school. God bless friend and happy mylotting!
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@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
30 Jul 10
Hi there,may i know what job you are doing? Your thinking is very good,i think we should learn from your attitude towards work too. Thanks alot :) God bless you too and happy mylotting :)!
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
30 Jul 10
How nice my dear Prime.
@JOIEMARVIC (2335)
• Philippines
30 Jul 10
i do not enjoy my job that much. I love the internet privilages, the right to be at times but the pay and the atmosphere at work is not that good. I would really love to work in an office that encourages you to excel, to develop my skills and personality as well. I would like to work in a place where my hard work and dedication is being paid off. My work right now is not like that.
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@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
30 Jul 10
May i ask what's your job now? It's seems that you don't really love your current job. Did you consider finding another job similar like what you describe?
@rejin_rob (394)
• India
29 Jul 10
The job that I had that I enjoyed the most was working at a bakery delivering pastries. I would get up at 4am and prepare the pastries and drive delivering them. It was great driving when there were few cars on the road and finishing my day early. I've had other jobs: shipping and receiving, grocery manager at a supermarket, paints department manager, post office window clerk, expeditor and many other jobs, but nothing has been as nice as getting up early in the morning and delivering pastries, no supervisor, no punch in and out - just me and my commitment to do a good job on my own.
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@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
30 Jul 10
Woah,that's quite early getting up at 4am.How do you manage to get use to waking up so early? Do you feel tired? That's so many job experience you have! It's great that you are enjoyed your work now :)
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29 Jul 10
I love my work though it doesn't really feel like work as I enjoy it so much. I suppose it comes with a lot of responsibility as I am self-employed. It is important to enjoy what you do for work as it is usually a big part of your life!
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@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
30 Jul 10
Woah,may i ask what business you are currently doing?
@zzyw87 (1254)
• Philippines
30 Jul 10
I also love my job. But there are also times that I don't like it that much. An example would be like yours. I hate it when our clients are too nagging or rude. I hate it when they make you feel they know best or when they feel like they are the boss. But when there are days with no clients like these, I really love my work. I enjoy working.
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@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
30 Jul 10
Yup! they will try to talk back and feel that they know best and i do not know how to react! Haha yeah,when there's no customer :p
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@lacieice (2060)
• United States
29 Jul 10
For years, I worked at menial jobs, hating every minute of it. It's pretty bad when the thought of going to work actually makes you sick, but I had to work, so I put up with it. Then, after 10 years at one particulary nasty job, I got laid off. I decided to go to college, and it's the best thing I ever did in my life. I graduated in 3 1/2 years with a Bachelor's degree, and landed a job in the mental health field. I worked in a residential setting with mentally ill substance abusers. We tried to educate them on how to stay sober and live as independently as possible in the community, and I loved every minute of it. It was very satisfying to see these guys progress and be successful in the program. I don't think a lot of people can truly say they love their jobs, but I could. I can't work anymore, and I really miss it.
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
29 Jul 10
It definately feel very good to see someone progress and especially with your help. I am happy for you that you make a right choice in your life which is to go to college. May i know why you couldn't work anymore?
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
30 Jul 10
Oh,sorry to hear that my friend.Can the infection be cure or something?
@lacieice (2060)
• United States
29 Jul 10
I became ill with a bone infection called chronic vertebral ostermylitis, which destroyed one of my lumbar vertebrae. I can get around, but the condition can be contagious when not in remission, so I am barred from work, and since I have a compromised immune system, it's not a good idea to be around people who carry some other illness.
@sublime03 (2339)
• Philippines
30 Jul 10
As for me, no. Because I only took this job because it was the easiest job I can do for now. I am so tired of the work I had that I just wanted a different scene in the workplace for me. The reason why I am not enjoying this is because I know I can get a better job than this that can pay the same or higher? But its the for now that I am worried with, I do not want that much pressure thus this would be my job for now.
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
30 Jul 10
I hope that you can find a better job in the future,good luck :)!
@shalome (178)
• India
29 Jul 10
ahslack, Work enjoying means, it not that weather we really like or not, it is apart from our day-to-day needs to fulfilling.For my job, i always likes to do it, without any negative thoughts so that i feel like to love my job always according to my way of interesting to selecting it. In this world we used to learn how to face bad customer and good customer, and at the same time we should ignore it according to the situation and make a right decision to go further step.
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
29 Jul 10
I see,i think i need to go to work thinking positively from this weekends onward.
@shalome (178)
• India
30 Jul 10
ahslack, You're welcome.
• United States
29 Jul 10
When I worked at InfoCision in 2008, I can safely say I did not enjoy it. I felt guilty for pushing people into giving donations when they had so little themselves. Sure, it paid great, and my co-workers were very nice, save for a few, it didn't feel right to me. Deep in my heart I knew it wasn't the job for me. I was eventually let go (a miracle perhaps?). I have been technically jobless for nearly two years, but in those two years I have been attending classes to earn my Bachelors of Science Information Technology in Web Programming. I have also been writing for Associate Content, The Examiner, and of course posting at Mylot. I am in the process of looking for a job involving Web design while I seek out an agent to represent my novel. Here's to hoping that the near future will be pleasant and rewarding.
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
29 Jul 10
Oh that previous job you have definately could not be a permanent job,and like what you,you don't enjoy the job. It's great to see that you are aiming to get a bachelors degree,i am sure you can find a much better job. I am also studying something related to IT and programming,maybe next time you could guide me or something :p All the best in getting your bachelor degree and a good career prospect :)!
• United States
30 Jul 10
Thank you! I'm actually looking quite forward to it. So far, it's been a mixture of designing, programming, and lots of writing. My advice go to your library and get whatever books you can on programming. They really do help. So do online tutorials if you can find them. I intend to improve myself more in the field of programming, and only through experience can I gain that aspect. So here's to hoping the best will happen to us both in the field of IT.
• Philippines
30 Jul 10
yes i definitely do! where else would i be able to work where i can contribute the most and maximize my potentials. i love being part of the development and growth of the business i'm in :D plus the perks are, being able to mylot when i want to.
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
30 Jul 10
It's great to see that you enjoy your work! And that's great,you can both work and mylotting at the same time!
@bloggeroo (2167)
• Philippines
29 Jul 10
I can't really relate to the question. Maybe, my work is all-consuming that I don't really see it as work anymore. Well, at least, my work is not a job. I'm self-employed so I'm doing what is right and comfortable for me. After much thought, I still cannot step back and see myself working. Hmm. Maybe it's time I should. A job. A job may be enjoyable.
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
29 Jul 10
Programming and web design is what i am learning now in school,sometimes it can get to my nerves if the things doesn't turn out to be what we wanted
@bloggeroo (2167)
• Philippines
29 Jul 10
I'm have been into computer programming since I graduated from college. But now, I have to be internet savvy. So, I have to do web programming, website design and blogging as well. These are my passions right now.
• Philippines
30 Jul 10
hi! for me, for you to enjoy while working, you have to love your work, to make it last, sometimes it's boring to do things over and over again. but if we earned from it then we have to be patience. well, i guess we have to be patience with customers, for customer is always right, ignore are those that are arrogant.
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
30 Jul 10
Yup customer is always the right one,that's the sad truth.
@krnavtr (285)
• India
30 Jul 10
I really enjoy doing my work as we get lot of experiences and knowledges which had never came through before,I enjoy doing job not just to feet myself and my family but to earn and go for the paces that i have never reach before.I enjoy working with new friends in a new atmosphere.
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
30 Jul 10
It's great to see that you enjoy your work. Yep,i agree with you that work do let us gain experiences and knowledges that we may have not gain in the past. All the best to you :)
• Vietnam
30 Jul 10
today i like may job ... because i think it is my best job
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
30 Jul 10
May i know what are you working as?
@Angelwriter (1954)
• United States
29 Jul 10
Unfortunately, I'm unemployed right now. But, I really did enjoy the last job I had. I was a library aide. First, I love books, so having a whole building full of them at my fingertips was heaven. I liked my coworkers and also liked shelving and making sure the books were in the right order. Actually, "reading the shelves" (library lingo for making sure the books were shelved in the right order) was one of my favorite parts, even though some people find it the most boring. There was always the chance of finding a new book to read or an old favorite while I was doing it. Of course, it did sometimes get overwhelming busy. Not often, but more times than you might think for a library. And, sure, sometimes the patrons could be annoying, but I think that's something you have to expect when dealing with the public. But, there were patrons who were very friendly and were a pleasure to help. Circumstances beyond my control made the job unavailable, but I think if they hadn't happened, I'd still be doing it.
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
30 Jul 10
Is a library aide also known as a librarian? It's great that you love books and you can find a job regarding about books too. It's sad to hear that something happened and you no longer work in that area.I hope someday,you will find a job related to books again :).
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
29 Jul 10
I love my work. I conduct training programs and I enjoy it a lot. Most especially that I teach people on emergency care. Its about saving lives. Thus I find it very fulfilling. Moreover, I received request for training outside my area. Thus, I get the chance to travel.
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
29 Jul 10
That's really a very meaningful job! Woah,you get to save lives and travel both at the same time!
• Philippines
29 Jul 10
Hmmmmm. There are times when I enjoy my work, and there are times when I don't. I think it really depends on what system I am auditing, or what my activity is for the day. Though I like my work, what I hate about the most is my salary, because it's just too low for me, and I need a higher paying job, though hopefully the type of work would still be the same.
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
29 Jul 10
I wish that in the future,you can find a similar job but higher salary.All the best to you :).
• Philippines
29 Jul 10
hello ashslack! that's life, it has its own ups and downs, and so with work too. Sometimes, you feel you're enjoying it because you are accomplishing a lot of things, with less friction and pressure and you feel satisfied because of it. Sometimes too colleagues and boss praise you for your good work which really boost our egos. i also meet a lot of people who have different family and social backgrounds than mine and its a challenge adjusting to them, which kind of enjoying. On the other hand, there are times in my work that i met some very domineering and disagreeable people who makes it a business to ruin my day, and that's the time that i get to thinking that i don't like my kind of work. Sometimes too, your boss is too hard on you, pressuring you for a lot of things when you only have one body to work on it and then when you don't accomplish your targets, you feel bad about it. But if you sum it all up, i think i generally like and enjoy my work with human resource department.
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
29 Jul 10
Hi there :)! My brother is also working in a human resource department too! Yep praises can really make us feel better and make us want to do well more. Yep same here,if i don't make my sales target set by me,i will sometimes feel bad too
• China
29 Jul 10
No,I have no any job now.I am searching the job which is suited me.I am accepted one company several days ago,the momey is a little high,and depart the place which I lived a little distance.But the job I really didn't like.Because the people in that are all indifferent from new person.So I just stay one days and then I am far ways. In a word I hope to search one job I really enjoy that.Despite the momey maybe not too much......
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
29 Jul 10
Erm i thought the money they offered you is a little high,which means that it's not too bad? But however,you don't enjoy that work,so i wish you all the best in finding a new one :).
• Latvia
29 Jul 10
Hmm... Your question made me to think a little bit about what do I actually feel about my job comfortness. From one side, yes, I do like my job, cause Im already very experienced in my area and have achieved those career goals imagined from the beginning, but.... just because of that, I do not see any new goals to achieve and it starts to get boring. Sometimes I do feel, that I must change everything in my life again, to find some new area.
@ahslack (484)
• Singapore
30 Jul 10
It's great that you have already achieve the goals in your life. Haha isn't that anything more or better you can achieve in your job?