Do you love or hate your job? Either way, what do you do?

Question

I guess the title says it all. There are things that I am trained for (in my case broadcast journalism), that don't pay much. I want to like (and even love) my job, but I also want to live and make some money. What do you all do for a living, and how do you like it? In retrospect, would you rather be happy at your job, or make a decent living? (Please assume that those two things are mutually exclusive, as it seems that very few people love their job and make good cash at it). Thanks!

To clarify, I'm 25 years old, no kids, wife, or girlfriend. Graduated last year with this degree (sort of fell into it). To rise through the ranks of broadcasting, you have to move around. But the starting pay is very low (~$8.50/hour with no benefits). I would have to move to a small town to begin. I'm concerned that the money won't be enough to live off of. But there were aspcets of it I liked, and my professors all thought I would do very well in this field.

Answer 1

I'm a Civil Servant. At the moment I love it. NOt so much for the job but for the people I work with.

Answer 2

I'm one of a growing number of people that do not have the time to watch TV journalism; I read the news off the web instead. I do however listen to NPR or traffic reportings when I'm driving.

In a few minutes I can find what I need in terms of real time info on the web, and it's usually more current than what comes across the TV.

So the key is to consider effective Web or realtime wireless journalism as a career path, which is still in its infancy, and I think you can make real money doing that, assuming you are good, which I think you are given that you already have a job in broadcast journalism.

Whether i'ts podcasting or blogging or just plain text, there's always room for a real subject matter expert in a specialty that people want to hear about., especially for local news.

I've seen Podcasters make a reputation and a good living delivering clear, concise and at the same time detailed information in their area of expertise. So I would consider going in that direction rather than give up.

Interestingly, I think the TV networks would turn around and offer you more for Podcasting services that they could package.

But since this is not my field, and I'm just a consumer following a trend, I can't speak with that much authority on this.

Answer 3

I am an Office Technician with the state. There is a wide range of duties for this classification -- usually clerical support for people. Pay is usually good, but does not keep up with inflation. I am now paying $700+ more monthly for less than the same things I could purchase 8 years ago! Benefits are usually good, but insurance rates have and continue to rise.

Yes, I like my job . . . I have had some very interesting positions. At my level it is not a career, but who knows what will happen?! However, sometimes the people can be difficult depending on what I am working on and the political temperatures . . . But rich -- not in my job. Comfortable -- only if there are no financial emergencies or needs.

Answer 4

I am an emergency medical technician(not an ambulance driver an emt-for thr record). i save peoples lives(sometimes) and sometimes there is nothing you can do. i love my job-except of course the dead people we sometimes encounter. that never sets well with me.for what I do i do not get paid enough money however all my bills are paid-so no complaining. i think it is just as important to be happy with what you do as it is to make a decent living. by decent i mean you essentials are covered--food clothing shelter and transportation. if you are unhappy with your job more often than not you will not make a decent living because your career wont last long and you will be unemployed. love what you do and dont be greedy as far as money goes if you feel good about your job at the end of the day and have everything you need you are on the right track

Answer 5

Broadcast journalism. Sounds great. My guess is that it could be very rewarding but it takes time to establish yourself .If you like that career,be a little poor for a while and you'll work your way up. Of course it depends on what your obligations are. Ya have kids? Or are you just making car payments? Get your priorities in order.I worked for a company for 36 years and didn't like it.I was married with kids and well,it paid the bills. Got a retirement package and went on to doing social work Not much money but I'm in love with it. I'm much healthier now and more relaxed.And that makes me look at life in a different way. WORK AT WHAT YOU LIKE TO WORK AT.I would rather love my job.You'll live longer

Answer 6

I absolutely love my job. And as far as the money side; it is incredible. I'm nearly 27 and the best part is I get to wake up when I want. No boss tells me what, when or where to be. If you want a relaxing life style with a lot of time to spend with family or friends, and a job that offers the opportunity of freedom. I wake every day feeling life is absolutely the best. If you are unhappy at your job, then why do you keep working for something that you don't like. ( May it be that your comfort zone, is hard to leave?) I firmly believe that what our minds can believe our minds will achieve. It revolves around this Concept- " LAW OF ATTRACTION" we attract what we think. As in your scenario you dislike your job, and or the lack of money that you earn. You have the power to change this. If I can be of assistance, please let me know. Clint
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Answer 7

My wife's pay was just cut $400 a month, she loves her low pay, no benefits job, that just got cut further. (She runs an after school program). I hated my job so much that when they told me to cut $30K out of my department I suggested that laying me off was a good start (I was a dept. head in a money business).

So, as much as we are hurting, in my family it is obvious that being happy on the job outweighs money. I'm taking a new job for less money and I believe I'll be a lot happier.

Answer 8

I have a love/hate relationship with my job. I am a registered nurse. I would love to be able to take care of my patients without those who have never done my job telling me what to do and how to do it. That is one of my major frustrations. I live in a small country community in PA and there are no other opportunities to make as much money as I am making without commuting at least 100 miles round trip daily. So life is a trade-off.

Answer 9

I used to love my job till i got fired recently by my a$$hole snot nose boss. I loved being an admissions advisor and helping students. I thought i would never ever find a job i would love. It felt so good to get up early and go to work everyday. I liked the fact i could help motivate students who thought either they weren't intelligent enough or didnt have the money to go school. My boss never once complimented me on my work. Other managers did but not him. He would just ignore me. One of the managers told me i had natural talent for this job because it was a challenge to me.

Answer 10

i just started at my new job last week. and i like it. i do office work for a local designer. i still have to learn a lot. but so far it's been fun. i work in a small office with just 3 other girls. it does not pay great, but i get some free cool clothes every once in a while.
it is more important to me that i do something that i like, than making great money doing something i hate. you are at work all day long. doing something that i like is way more rewarding to me than making a shitload of money.