Do You love what you do for a living?

@34momma (13882)
United States
April 8, 2008 1:13pm CST
I was just wondering, does everyone love what they do for a living? If not, what would you rather do that would bring you more personal joy and income? I am a Receptionist/Office Assistant. I really do like my job. I enjoy my co-workers, I like what I do. However, I am looking foward to starting my website and womens group. I know these things will bring me personal joy. How about you, please share
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17 responses
• United States
9 Apr 08
I love what I do momma. I don't have to do it for a living anymore, but I love it just the same. I'm one of the fortunate ones, you know that. I do what I want, when I want, with whom I want, how I want and for the most part, don't have to answer to anyone anymore. Even when I did what I did for a living, I loved it. I have always tried to have a job working for myself instead of working for someone else. I found working for myself, was always more rewarding than having someone else tell me how to do something and when. I know having your own business is going to give you the peace of mind you've been looking for, along with the time to spend with your little one.
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@34momma (13882)
• United States
9 Apr 08
well i know you love what you do girl. there is nothing more rewarding then to be calling the shots in your very own life. to be the one resposible for telling others how much you are going to accept for a job well done!!
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• United States
9 Apr 08
The same to you momma. I am anxious to see your new website and join your women's group. I know it's going to be a huge success.
@jesbellaine (4139)
• Philippines
8 Apr 08
I am a tech support in one of the call centers here in the Philippines. I have been here for more than 3 years already and I love this job because there is where I started, this work had given me opportunity to grow and earn for myself. I just miss my co-workers who transferred in another account or company. Cheers!
@34momma (13882)
• United States
9 Apr 08
doesn't it feel great to love what you do, and who you work with! good for you jesbellanie. Enjoy your day
• Philippines
10 Apr 08
Yes, as long as we love what we do then we are good. I work for Linksys account! Thanks for the post!
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
8 Apr 08
You know 34momma, I do enjoy being home and not having to work but know that I would need to get back into doing something soon. We could do with another income and I have been looking around for a full-time job but it will have to wait until we get back from our sister in laws wedding at the end of this month. I have a Librarian, Office Management and Administration background, so probably look into those fields again. I did try retail over the Christmas period and it was a lot of fun, but they have no full-time vacancies for the position I was hired for. If I can't commit to full-time then no doubt will find something part-time as I want to be available to my son :) Can't wait to see how you're doing with your womens group and website :) hope it's going well for ya!
@34momma (13882)
• United States
8 Apr 08
hey maddysmommy, i would love to be able to be home with my little lady. and with the launch of my website and women's group I should be able to do that in the next two or three years.
@terri0824 (4991)
• United States
8 Apr 08
I would suppose I would have to say that I do enjoy what I do for a living, since I've been with the same company going on 13 years. Though we are getting ready to go through some major changes, I've put this many years in, I might as well retire from here. I also do PRN work for two other different departments for the same company. I average at least 50 hours a week between them all. That's awesome that you are going to be starting your own website and womens group, I can see where that will bring you great joy!
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@34momma (13882)
• United States
8 Apr 08
Thanks Terri, I think they are really going to change my life. The website is going to be a great sourse of income and the women's group is going to be a great sourse of inspiration. I am going to also have my women's group online so when it's up and running I will let all of my mylot ladies know
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@johndur (3052)
• Pasig, Philippines
9 Apr 08
working - working on table
yes i do love what im doing for a living...as an Electronics and Communications technician and as a Computer technician also...i have been doing it for almost 15 years now and still excited to work everyday of my life because this is what i have longed for since im child...for me working is just like playing because i love so much what im doing....
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@34momma (13882)
• United States
9 Apr 08
now that is a true sign that you love what you do. when what you do is more like play then work! i am looking forward to the next phase of my life to be more like play then work!! thanks for stopping by my friend
• United States
9 Apr 08
Well right now I'm a CNA but I want more, I like my job but the pay really sucks I actually furthering my education, I'm going to nursing school to be a rn I'm starting in august I can't wait. I always new I wanted to work in the medical field but it took me 36 yrs to figure out I wanted to be a nurse...
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@34momma (13882)
• United States
9 Apr 08
money is important of course but loving what you do is always in my eyes just as important or even more so. you do what you need to do lisa so you can start to love what you do
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
22 Jun 08
I would have to say that I do really like what I do for a living. I do not know if I actually love it though. I have had many jobs outside of the home and I liked every one of them for a period of time. It got old very fast with some of the co-workers I worked with. I am sl glad to be working from home now. I would have to say that I love that the most.
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@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
16 Jun 08
I don't really know for sure. I love my job. The people around me and the team I work with are all great! In fact, without them, I would not be where I am today. But then again, there is always something in there that is bugging me to yearn for more. I have been thinking about it for a while now. But cannot really pin point it down to one thing that I want the most! I guess the time is not really ripe for me to decide yet. Lots of exploring still to do.
@34momma (13882)
• United States
16 Jun 08
well you contine to explore. you will find what it is you are looking for. it is really important when you lie what you do and the people you work with. I am glad you got that going for you
@gemini_rose (16264)
9 Apr 08
I am not really sure! I am a stay at home mum and up until the last couple of years this was enough for me, but now I want more out of my life, just being a mum and cleaning and running around after everyone does not seem to be enough anymore. I want to do something for me as well now, I think that this includes work of some sort whether it be something I can do from home or a little part time job out of the house, or both! I still have one little girl at home with me, 2 in school and then one who is just about to take exams and leave, I cannot really do anything until the littlest one starts full time school which is in 2 years, but I think that once she does if I have not found anything in the meantime to do from home then I will try and get back into the outside world!
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@Deea48 (1166)
• United States
9 Apr 08
I also really enjoy the work I do, I get a kick out of the customers, and for the most part I am busy, busy, plus having money everyday*tips* is very nice. Every once in a while I just don't want to be around people, that is the only time I have any trouble in my job. Thank goodness it does not happen to often.Best of luck on your website. Exciting!
@cmofi123 (344)
• United States
9 Apr 08
I'm an accountant and I like what I do, but I'm looking forward on owning my business because I believe that, it will give more freedom and I will be able to be with my son.
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@34momma (13882)
• United States
16 Jun 08
well good for you wanting to start your own accounting business. the freedom of having your own business is a great one. good luck with it my friend
@pooh08 (671)
• Vietnam
9 Apr 08
When I like do something, I'll do it in the end. Now I'm a student. I study for myself and for social. Because it's not only right but also obligation.
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• Romania
9 Apr 08
I work as a waitress cause that's the only job here you can get if you are a student. I like being around my co-workers too but i do not love my job. I don't like it cause i can's buil a carreer ... i need to be motiveted to work and advance.
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@34momma (13882)
• United States
9 Apr 08
well you learn what you can from this job, which is a great skill in dealing with people. that is a skill that you will be able to take with you in any career you choice to take on. so make sure you make it fun and learn all you can learn. even if this job is a step in the direction you are heading
@leateagee (3667)
• China
16 Jun 08
I am an English as second language teacher. I love what I am doing because it is a lot of fun. I am teaching children a language different from their mother tongue. Its just so amazing to see how the children got to learn and love the language eventhough it is very difficult. They know the value or importance of learning English. Their achievements is my happiness. take care =)
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@34momma (13882)
• United States
16 Jun 08
I think being a teacher of any subject is a great rewarding job. it's something that really makes you feel like you are making a difference in the lives of people. good for you leateagee
@nanhegujral (4632)
• India
9 Apr 08
I like mu job very much. I am working in a bpo industry as an Team Lead. I am in this sector for more than 5 years. I like my job because there are new changelles every day and I love challanges. For me job is not all about money. I only like to do work which I really enjoy.
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@ajithlal (14716)
• India
9 Apr 08
I am working as a medical transcriptionist. Yes I love my job even though it takes most of me. It is really tensed job and takes most of it because you have to be very accurate and to concentrate very much. The pay is good. I think it is one of the goog jobs with good pay taking the best out of you.
• United States
9 Apr 08
Yes, I do. I am a student at a school.
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