Ok now that we’ve gotten all our hoish tendencies out, let’s focus on something else. :-p
A few days ago…I talked about how the economy has played a part in causing many people lose their jobs and just about how that played in people truly following their dreams.
Well after the hellish day I had on Monday, and MacT can attest to this sentiment as we BOTH were some complainers that day, I had the urge to make a beeline for the Package Store and buy up anything that was clear and 90 proof. But of course, my checkbook reminded me, “Hey gal, you broke!” So I just came home and watched cartoons for free.
Now in my former post, I lamented how much I love what I do–and that is very true. I like getting paid to essentially be all up in someone’s business. Cause I”m naturally nosey, so it fits perfectly. And I like creating, so creating a story/article is fun for me. But what I don’t like is MY JOB. And that to me is a whole different avenue that what I do.
At 26-years-old, why do I wake up, turn my alarm off and dream of the moment when I can get back in the bed. I mean my feet haven’t even hit the floor yet, and I’m already anticipating the moment when I can get back home from work. Sounds like a problem, don’t you think?
And I’ve had this conversation with many of my friends. I’ve had this conversation with MacT and DD on separate occasions and we’ve all come to the conclusion that where we are right now in our careers is NOT where we truly envision ourselves. But of course as my mother always says, “You have to pay your dues“, and I appreciate that mom, but I feel that I’ve paid enough already.
So when do I step out on that limb and take my chance? Well definitely not anytime soon, especially in this economy. But when you think about it, if you wait too long to do what you truly love–then that ship might pass you by saying “Bon Voyage”, and you’ll be standing there looking like a sucker.
I want to hear from you good people about how you deal with work stress, and if you’re in a current work situation you don’t want to be in–how do you make it through the day? What are some tips you have for sucking up the corporate world stress and getting your job done while being overworked and underpaid?
Sasha Two Pistols
Macaroni Tony
Durrrty Diana
I think much of the issue with our careers for our generation is the fact that we are promised the world. We all were told from birth that you can go to a school that you love, major in something that you love, graduate and find a job that you love, making $60k from jump. And you’ll never have to pick up a drill, bag of cement or hammer to do it. Then we wake up having found a job that we absolutely hate making 20% less than what we expected. I know that’s the deal with me. Plus, I’m not really feeling the sedentary life of Corporate America. My ass is expanding from all this sittin’ and typin’.
You’re so right….they give you all the rose-colored news about your promising young career….then you get in the real world and its like WTF is this? *LOL* But I guess that’s part of ‘paying your dues’, but my question is–are these dues everlasting? Because I feel like I’ve paid enough! :-p