are you happy with your job/career?

Question

if you are not, what did you want to be doing? and if you are younger (like me) what do you wanna be/do when you grow up?

Answer 1

Yes - I am an Audiologist (hearing and balance specialist).

I feel very fortunate to have found a career that is suited to my interests and that allows me to help other people. In addition, my current position allows me to work fairly independently, and the bosses I do have are (for the most part) pleasant and down-to-earth. The only thing I really dislike is my commute: 56 miles each way!

I hadn't even heard of Audiology until I was nearly 23! Until then, I knew that I wanted to help people, but was unsure of which field would be good for me. I had even dropped out of college for a while and worked full-time doing clerical jobs that I hated; so I just went back to school, took the basic required courses and the electives that interested me, and that is how I was led to my vocation.

Don't worry if you're not sure what you want to do with your life; just work hard to get good grades so that you have more options when looking into schools/programs that sound interesting to you. If it turns out that a major you've chosen is not actually a good fit, look at other fields that are somehow related. Chances are you will find your calling in due time. Stay true to yourself and don't give up.

Answer 2

Settled.. Office Administration. Not my ideal job... Salary good, Hours are good, Benefits are good.

Had to put a roof over my head when I turned 20... I was in college and terrified of getting into deep debt, so I took a full time job (actually 3 to pay the rent.) and told myself I'd pick up school where I left off. Well my Daytime job turned into a career for about 10 years. Salary met bills and I became content.

Then market changed, business changed. ooops there I was 10 years older no degree. A little nest egg to call my own... and wondering if I am happy in my "job". Well I stuck it out, and did volunteer work in the field I am passionate about. And was More than happy once again in my career choice. As it alotted me the time to Mentor and work with Social Services.

I originally was going to college to work in Social Sciences, but the sallary 20+ years ago after graduation, was not going to keep a roof over my head. So I did what I had to do. Having had the opportunity to volunteer years later and truely make a difference to many clients that I assisted, was well worth the earlier sacrifices. I only wish still until this day, that the powers that be would recognize that 'Service Workers', Health care and alike are do far more compensation for all that they endure.

May you find your passion in life and be given ample opportunities to purse your dream careers. Enjoy life to the fullest, but do not take any moment for granted, as it is ALL for the better good of us all... You are our future. Keep searching.

Answer 3

I do love my job, I am a social worker at a Mental Health Center. When I was growing up I wanted to be a psychiatrist, now I realize I would make a terrible doctor, but I am a good listener.

Answer 4

Been a nurse for 16 years and couldn't be happier in my profession. Now if you will be asking me if I am happy with my present employer, I would say that I am. Started to work in this new facility in July 2006 and am working with the best nursing team any nurse can hope for. I was not happy with my previous employer so I left that facility.

Nursing is a very tough but noble profession. You need to have the heart for it to be able to stay strong in the profession.

Answer 5

I'm a receptionist and sit at this desk Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm invoicing.
Not exactly my dream job but it bring in the money and thats what matters.
I'm on my way to my dream job though, I've got my police application going so hopefully I'll be on the streets soon helping the community and making my state a safer place.

Answer 6

I love my job...i get to work with children all day, especially the kindergarteners...i work as a paraprofessional in the school district. A paraprofessional works with kids who have trouble focusing in class. I love it because I always get lots of hugs, and I feel happy when I see that all the kids are improving and then at the end of the day I feel accomplished! I'm glad I get to be in their lives for a little bit!

Answer 7

Yes

Answer 8

I hated my interest and it were given so undesirable i assumed about attempting to do a level and modify careers. by no ability concept i became able to it yet by wonder in my head i became wondering it, wondering such issues as - who says i'll't do it?! I left college with undesirable grades, worked for myself as a marketplace dealer for sometime and worked in different agencies yet felt all of it going no the position. So I were given into college, performed a regulation degree and now waiting to coach as a criminal professional.

Answer 9

No i am not, i was very idealistic while in college thinking i wanted to do social services and save the world, in reality the pay is kicking my *** and im living paycheck to paycheck, i hate to be such a capitalist but i wish i had majored in something that would make me some money

Answer 10

Happy? Are you kidding? No job makes me happy unless it's a all-playing-do-nothing job. However I am contented with my job, my career and happy (yes, happy!) with my current income level.