Somebody has to say it... 9 to 5 jobs s u c k. I don't know anyone who enjoys getting up and going to their job... yeah, some enjoy what they do - but would they rather be sleeping or eating or outside or inside or in sweatpants and an old t-shirt, yes, probably. Whoever invented full time jobs and made money such a priority should have been fired a long, long time ago.
But, we obviously have to work. There's unfortunately no way around that, unless you marry some one with a lot of money. Which I did not (neither did he, heh). This week I came very close to quitting my job on a whim and nannying for a family of a friend. The pay was a little better than I'm making now, and the thought of spending my day playing at the zoo, doing arts and crafts, and nap time were all extremely tempting. So tempting that I cried when I turned it down, because I couldn't believe how responsible I've become. Ugh, when did I become a 'grown up' who has to worry about health insurance and furthering my career? When did bettering my community mean more to me than playing outside? I'm still deciding if I like these qualities about myself or not.
Anyway. I didn't quit my job. I'm still here, in my windowless office, shuffling papers around. But, this whole experience did make me realize some things. Such as the fact that since I didn't get into graduate school, I still have at least an entire year to let my career path lead me in numerous directions. I'm not 'stuck' in any place just yet, so that freedom adds a little excitment to my daily routine. Also, I'm starting to know for sure that I don't like office jobs, I need to be around people constantly (I get weird if I'm not) and I hate the 9 to 5 routine.
Moral of the story -- almost everyone hates going to work every day, but it's a necessary evil. So, find something you enjoy... afterall, we're at our jobs more than any other place else... might as well l i k e what you're doing. On that note, I'm ready for a change.
Working everyday is tough. I live for the summers when I get some time off. My boyfriend works every single day. His only days off are Christmas, and Thanksgiving and a sick day here and there. I don't know how he does it. He does this in the hope of being in a higher position one day where there will be loads of vacation time :) you definitely made the right career choice. Things are always tough in the beginning, but eventually it will get easier. P.s. I gave your blog the Kreativ Blogger Award <3 see my blog for all the info!
ReplyDeletework isn't fun, but you should never be stuck in a job that you hate so much. The main thing in life is to be happy, and if you aren't happy, you should definitely search for something better, or more enjoyable. Good luck, I hope everything works out great for you :)
ReplyDeleteI like what you called it, a 'necessary evil..' it is very true! and choosing between jobs is so hard. im not in the professional field yet but ive had to deal with making hard job choices before, and its no fun! i suppose the best way to take it, is enjoy your time off, which is much more important, to the fullest!
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