Just paying the bills?
I've been thinking about this a lot lately. I have a great job, no complaints about that, I just want to do more. I want to write. Well, technically, I have started writing (surprise to my friends who didn't know that), but I have to do more before I officially think of myself as a "writer." Hubby works in social work and while he enjoys working with the kids and can see the potential in them, he loathes working with the adults because they almost never change. He's not doing something he enjoys. He also has a job doing construction, which is something he would enjoy as a hobby or in doing his own home improvement projects, but again, isn't something that he wants to do forever.
I'm now 27 and he's 28. We have a plan to pay off our debts in the next two years so that we can have children (and more financial security) after that. There are some other changes that we'd like to make, too. I'd like to start writing more and he has actually always wanted a job in law enforcement. Of course, law enforcement doesn't pay very well. In order to do this (career changes and all), we have to be responsible and take care of the bills first. A slow transition, I suppose. I think I'll always have other side projects, too, because I like variety. I also can't imagine leaving the company I work for - I don't want to. They've been wonderful. I need to find a balance, then, of doing that in addition to working more towards the career I want. I know that I need to do it soon, which is why I've been working on it now. I'm sure it would be much harder to make these sorts of decisions when we have kids because it's harder to make those sacrifices (giving up a stable income, changing careers, going back for my Master's) when you have your children to think about, too.
Inspire me. My friend Tammy recently quit her office job to start working her at home job full time. I thought that was pretty ballsy and really admire her for it. I hope you aren't still having nightmares about them trying to make you work, Tammy!
Are you doing something you love...or at least something you're good at and enjoy? Do you consider yourself to have a career or is it just a job to you? Is there such a thing really as people loving what they do?
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I've pondered this issue a lot... I mean, I love to garden, and would like nothing more than to be as independent there as possible, but if I HAD to do it, for a living... It just became "work". So... I dunno.
I like your thinking, though.Go after what it is you WANT. People, and things, get stagnant. Change is hard, bet often the unexpected has a pleasant offering or two for those who brave it...
Best of luck and wishes, Lady!
Look before you leap.
Sometimes when you want to change things for the better,
they may end up worse than before and you have to dig yourself out of the crater just to get back on your feet again.
But when you are young like you guys are, it is easier. You sound pretty responsible.
I really do love my job. As a theatrical technician the things I do and make are never the same. I'm not really in the field at the moment, but my summer job coming up is not only for an amazing playhouse, but it's one of my favorite places ever. This will be my third year there, and really even though I think I could make more money elsewhere, I'm always so happy to be with them. It's really indescribable to wake up in the morning in a gorgeous location, by a lake, and actually use your degree in a job you love. Granted it's not a year-round job, but that's alright. I'll be working retail for the rest of the year, but I actually don't mind that either. I really have to encourage you to follow your heart and push for what you want to do. Being happy with yourself is so much more important that raking in the dough. As long as it pays the bills, fight for it girlie!
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I struggle with this at times as well. I am a single parent and making the change from the job to starting a career is a tough one. I like my freedom that my job gives me yet I want a career that will allow me to retire with some money in the bank. Good luck to you in getting all your dreams of career and family figured out.
I think you bring up a point most people are struggling with today. Where's the line between "being responsible and having a job that can pay the bills" and "having a job that you truly love."
I have always wanted my own business but right now I am happy in my current job. I think God is using it to prepare me for my own company some day. My husband on the other hand is miserable in his job. He left once and it was actually worse so he went back. We live in Michigan so you can imagine what the job outlook is like around here. However, we aren't dismayed by the world around us. We trust that God is supplying him with the perfect job that pays well and that he enjoys. John 10:10 tells us that Jesus came to give us life in abundance, to the full, until it overflows and I truly believe that means God wants us to have jobs that we love and pay well. Both are possible if you stay close to Him. ;-)
Christy
I have never felt ambition for a career as such, but writing was always a creative outlet. In truth, I also want to do more before I consider myself a 'writer' but I feel that, for now, what I'm doing is actually pretty good and I'm pretty lucky!
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