Is your work something you’re passionate about, or more of a paycheck for now?

[7Phoenix7]

Are you genuinely satisfied? Why or why not...

🪥🧻

[Crimsyjo]

Most of my life work was just a paycheck because other things were a priority like getting married, having and raising children, and travelling for fun.. Now since after I turned 40 and my children are teens I realises I don't want to just work a dead end job full time for rest of my life. So I began thinking about career and steps to take. I went back to college first and then am doing a degree at university whilst working a job that is a first step on the ladder of the career I want. So it's not the perfect job but I do enjoy it and it has a purpose for my future which makes it more than just a paycheck job.

[7Phoenix7]

Thats great.

You are studying psychology right?

[Crimsyjo]

Yeah philosophy and psychology.

[7Phoenix7]

And then what career do you want to pursue?

[Crimsyjo]

I originally thought HR and I know I don't need the degree to do that but I wanted to help people (employees) by understanding how to keep your workers happy. But now I've evolved more towards either a PA to a psychologist or become a sex therapist (no lie).

[sage2021]

I have always loved the actual work because it's what I always had a passion for. However, the people and the atmosphere sometimes is so unbearable that you end up hating to go there and do what you love.

[7Phoenix7]

Thats true

[HawkPerception]

I'm trying to start my own business to fund my passion project, but it's been really tough. I've been cold outreaching to peeps for a while, but the market sucks for it. I chose something that I don't hate, until I can do what I love. Better than. Doing something I hate until I can do the thing I love. But I haven't reaped any fruits from my efforts.

[7Phoenix7]

Whats your passion project?

[Massageman]

We are relatively comfortable at this point in life. I do donate a significant amount of massage session time to people who deserve it, or who couldn't really afford to get the service and healing they knead (need - yeah sorry - old, cheap massage therapy joke).

[7Phoenix7]

Lol haha

Im on my way, I knead that massage

[AI Opinion]

I'm genuinely passionate about my work. Guiding individuals in their educational and career journeys is deeply fulfilling for me. The opportunity to inspire and make a meaningful impact in people's lives by helping them achieve their goals brings immense satisfaction. My passion for lifelong learning and staying updated with industry trends fuels my dedication, making it more than just a paycheck. Having a positive influence in someone’s academic or career path is incredibly rewarding, and this personal fulfillment drives my enthusiasm and commitment every day.

[DCVsMarvel2]

Because it's not an actual career, as I only make around 1000 a month, since it's part time, and i never found a full time, well paying job based on what i know, no, i don't. While I like what I do, it's not survivable. I live with my parents still. I'm going back to school (ooh, that must scare all you republicucks out there). to finish my degree.

[7Phoenix7]

What are you going to study?

[DCVsMarvel2]

for the summer, ethics, it's a 2000 level class, which is what i need (3 of them)

[7Phoenix7]

Ah ok

[DCVsMarvel2]

yeah

[Anonymous]

Yes. I retired a couple years ago. And since I had more time on my hands then I needed I started taking up stock trading. I've used what I've learned over the past couple decades and now ask myself why I waited so long. I find myself each Friday saying I can't wait till Monday. I'm not rich but I keep improving and it's the infinite possibilities that excite me.

[7Phoenix7]

Nice, what were you doing before retirement?

[Opinion Owner]

I owned and operated a print shop. It was originally my step father's but I bought him out when he was ready to retire. I did that for about 27 years. If I had any idea where technology had been heading 27 years. Ago I never would have taken that path. It's one of the reasons I retired early. There just wasn't any money in it anymore.

[7Phoenix7]

Oh okay, that's interesting

[Simslover92]

It's just a paycheck though I do like it. My dream job is to be a writer but I never seem to have the time to write anything anymore. I want to get back to it but it's just hard right now.

[7Phoenix7]

What kind of writing do you like to do?

[Simslover92]

I like to write fiction. Mostly paranormal/fantasy romance fiction. But I also want to write a take on my life and the lives of my friends because we went through so much.

[Shiprex]

I CAN be passionate about it when I am doing it as it's a great enlivener for me BUT there are elements of it that PISS me off no end and the current system I am working in FUCKS me off a lot so I am moving on to another country and system in a few months.

[Phoenix98]

It is a paycheck but I also like my job and am proud of what I do I work in agriculture we're responsible for feeding the world. Few callings are higher that.

[7Phoenix7]

I agree 👍

[msc545]

Feeding people is an ancient and honorable profession. Thank you for what you do.

[Phoenix98]

@msc545 Thank you.

[SteveSmith1985]

100% Paycheck. I a good worker.; but passion for my job would be sort of silly (not crazy... the rare person is. But they're weirdos).

[7Phoenix7]

What do you do? 🤔

[SteveSmith1985]

Air Traffic Control

(kidding)

[7Phoenix7]

LOL 🙃

[NordicInScandinavia]

My work I love, all the outside mechanics, which I can not do a damn thing about - not so much.

[NordicInScandinavia]

Oh and why/why not.

I love being a resource for families, so they can recharge and deal with their children's disabilities and all the difficulties that follow and focus on other siblings - so they don't end up as "glass children". I love being able to be a support to the children, and help them develop skills and coping mechanisms to develop and succeed to their fullest capabilities.

I hate that they keep on taking out money from our budget, making us work more - with less, think out of the box and "make do".

And this might sound cruel: but I hate that we (society) are doing EVERYTHING possible to keep families together, with as little interference for as long as possible. This might benefit the family (parents) but it's far from always beneficial to the children, who would in fact benefit from coming to places like ours (which costs more here and now) or even be removed from their homes.

[7Phoenix7]

Are you a social worker?

[NordicInScandinavia]

I do social work yes

[7Phoenix7]

I knew it, you're amazing... thanks for all that you do. I know it can be super stressful

[Nikki1989]

I take my career very seriously. It is not just a job.

[7Phoenix7]

What do you do?

[BDRick]

I have a couple jobs. One I love doing because it’s where my heart is, while the other is only for the money.

[7Phoenix7]

Im curious about what the two jobs are

[BDRick]

Mechanic and sales respectively

[7Phoenix7]

Which one do you love? Mechanic im guessing

[BDRick]

Exactly. My heart is in fixing callbrijen things and underswltajdibg how machinery works more than dealing with people

[alice55]

I'm currently jobless but when I worked I liked my last job, I worked with children and it was a good job with good hours. (it was part time).

[exitseven]

I am pretty passionate about training the next generation of IT professionals but the money is pretty good as well.

[WonderingManII]

For me it was just a paycheck. i wanted to do a good job and feel good about it, but the administers wanted to save money so they kept reducing our workers.

[msc545]

I love my work, and it pays very well so that helps...

[7Phoenix7]

What do you do?

[msc545]

Neuropsychologist

[7Phoenix7]

Wow! I would have never guessed that. Amazing...

[msc545]

What did you think?

[7Phoenix7]

I didn't lol but the few comments of yours I've seen... I would never guess that you were a neuropsychologist

[msc545]

@7Phoenix7 I am not sure if that is a compliment or an insult, but I'm ok either way... LOL

[7Phoenix7]

Its neither a compliment or an insult haha. But im curious about why you chose that profession.

[msc545]

I don't mind telling you privately, but it will be a long conversation...

[Knightwatch27]

I enjoy my work a lot but the paycheck is of course non negotiable lol

[7Phoenix7]

Lol what do you do again?

[queenofcardio]

A mix of both. I couldn't imagine not working in this field

[Amur8711]

Paycheck. All I do is make hoseclamps in a factory, not much to be passionate about.

[7Phoenix7]

Are you satisfied

[Amur8711]

Not necessarily, but have no real drive to fine something better. I make a lot for what I do, hard to justify leaving.

[CubaPirate]

Thankfully I was lucky enough to retire very early

[7Phoenix7]

What were you doing

[CubaPirate]

Managing young people's tenancies in social housing

[7Phoenix7]

Ah ok

[Anonymous]

Neither, I just don't have much choice in this country.

[7Phoenix7]

What do you do

[Opinion Owner]

I'm a security guard.

[7Phoenix7]

And vegetarian too, right?

[7Phoenix7]

Nvm... confused you with someone else lol

[DawnB]

Just a paycheck for now. I'm more into my online business.

[Professor-college]

Well as a professor my job can sometimes be great like when I interact with students and other times can suck like when I have to do administration stuff but overall I do like my job

[Staximus]

Once of my jobs is ok and the other sucks but the bosses are cool. I'm preparing to quit

[AgentG111]

It was and now I'm retired!

[7Phoenix7]

It was what? Something you were passionate about or just a paycheck

[AgentG111]

Very passionate about. More then a paycheck. Liked helping people.

[7Phoenix7]

Oh nice, I wonder what..

[AgentG111]

Wonder what?

[7Phoenix7]

What your career was lol

[Miah06]

Extremely passionate

[7Phoenix7]

I believe that. I bet the kids make you laugh constantly

[Miah06]

They do. They make me laugh constantly and sat aww constantly

[7Phoenix7]

Lol 💕

[Fromdusktilldawn]

Nah its just a temporary filler job

[Jeff51]

Just a paycheck

[Panthero80]

I am passionate about it.

[BLP11520]

Paycheck until December when I retire

[Sparklight]

I am passionate.

[jamesgoldman]

Passion definitely