Hallo everybody, I used to be much more of a hippy, but now I think that my life is more and more boring. I have now a permament job and I worked hard to get it, but when I think about doing this all my life I become quite sad... Are you happy with the life you are living? Regards Juanita
I chose reporting, a career that involved a lot of change in some levels. While I have the same "quota" of producing articles, the topics are pretty much mine to choose. so one part is routine, and the other is in delightful flux. That said, it pays squat so I'm looking to public relations for some entity I can support ethically (i'd LOVE to snag a National Renewabble Energy Lab communications gig) and do some freelance writing on the side, as well as reconnect with my cameras.
sorry, I didn't really answer your Q. I have a lot going on aside from work, I have to. I see live music on a regular basis, and I paint at the shows. I add entertainment writing in to my daily job, and I volunteer at a folk music association. I have to make time for my non-work community.
Sounds interesting what you are doing. I am not sure if it is enough to do interesting things in your freetime for me. Working 8 hours a day in a boring job.
My days can be 10 hours. even if all five of my scheduled days were 10 (they aren't, but let's suppose), that is 50 hours. A week is 168. leaving me 118 hours that are MINE. so I use them.
I'll think about it. Perhaps I'll find a job which suits me better and then I'll won't be that keen on the free-time.
even when you love the job, a routine change is great! and congrats on scoring a job you worked hard for.
when I get outta school, i'll be even happier. cheer yourself up at work, wear more colourful clothes, decorate your office. shoot the odd daft email, LIGHTEN UP THE WORKPLACE! Peace
My work life was as a travel agent for 20+ years. I went back to school and became a nurse. Education continues. There are some days that are more dull than others. There is variety throughout the day. I wish my working hours were shorter, but as long as I work in a hospital it is what it is. I remain very hippie, liberal and happy regardless of my job. My hippieness is within. And--contrary to what others might say or think--having high standards does not mean that a person is any LESS hippie.
When I used to work part time, I indeed felt like having too much freetime... But now it's the other way round. I'd love to do a training as translator, but I remember how hard it was to find this job that I now have.
Hallo Duncan, I can't complain about my working hours, except that I think 8 hours a day is already a long time (since I used to work parttime too). I would love to learn somethingh new, but I am afraid that it would be hard to find a new job. I do yoga in my freetime, which helps me to feel better. And next year I want to do an English course, which will be be paid by my company.
yea, get all the education you can out a company willing to pay. How much holiday will you get at a year? I understand Europe is far more civilized about it.
A change in your career is good. After I got out of college I worked as a computer artist. Art is my passion, but after doing it for a living and being unappreciated in my skills I made a change in my life. My personal art suffered and I didn't feel the need to persue being in art shows or galleries. I worked for an a-hole for almost 5 years. The way he ran his business and the way he treated his workers made my blood pressure unhealthy (especially for a mid 20 year old). The reason why I stayed there? Decent pay for the distance I had to drive. I made a promise to myself never to get in that situation again. I now work for the USDA helping farmers in my region. I work 4 days a week for 10 hours a day, and I get the winter months off. True I took a pay cut compared to what I was getting paid as an artist, but I get time to think, I'm out in nature, I'm not hassled by customers or bosses deadlines. I'm free to breath. I'm even starting to paint and draw again for fun! I suggest that if you are not satisfied with your job situation, change.
My career change out of restaurants and into I.T. was difficult but well worth it. Maybe you should consider that career change. You might be able to come up w/ a way to make the transition easier. Keep your current job until everything is set up, then make that switch. Or, you could look for a more interesting position within the same field (maybe a different company).
guys, i think she's needing tips on adjusting to a new job. She says she worked hard to get it, so there was a desire there. Balancing a workload and a social life is tough, especially if you don't want coworkers in your social life. In my case, my assistant ed is a deadhead and we do a fair amount of show babble. He knows I don't have a credit card, so he lets me know when he and his wife are getting tickets and offers to grab two more (I pay him cash). I've scored him some back stage access he would not have had on a couple shows and turned him onto some local up and comers. Aside from that, my co workers drink. a lot. not what I want to do. So, I frecature the work and avovation/ fun worlds a bit. I personally identify with what I do. I love what I do, but the corporation sucks. The management in my office is great, but we are the stepchildren to the main office 30 minutes away, so we slide on some regs. The bad side is if a vendor likes the main office, it might not serve us because we have so few employees. No vending machines, for example, because we don't have 60 employees. But, to do what I do and get some check for it, is worth it. on the side, I sell my paintings and photographs. Most of my art is based and completed around live music. all in all, my salary is small but the returns of my life are great. It took me 8 years to create this balance without a guide. Juanita, I hope I can help you stirke the balance faster! Ask whatever you wish.
@ drumminmama: I have 29 days of holiday in a year. I don't know the regulations in the US. Is this a lot for you? @ all: In my next holidays I wan't to travel to the U.K. The last time I did this I used to be a lot more relaxed. But I was younger than and had no job. I am also looking for a new job in the same company. Perhaps I can find a new boss that is different and where I can use more languages, because that is what I love to do. Finding a new position within the same company would not change my job situation that much. I have two options to make a interpreter course: One would be to take a year off to do a "real" training and the other would be a course for half a year which I could do in the evenings. At the moment I am to afraid how my boss would react if I wanted to take a year off...
29 days ithinksa long vacation even for a good job here..ithink i've avoided real jobs most of my life but your other question. about your pressent job you should just approachyour boss or better your bosses boss & tell him youd really like to do some training that will make youmore usefultothe company as a whole tell himyour idea, that you could take x number of months /7 train at night..or take x number off & train more full time & see what hed suggest. chances are theyd be willing to pay for the training even pay your time off if it makes u more of an assest tothe company but be sure u have a clear plan before u approach him
