i have a 10 year reunion coming up,and im not going but it has come across to me that at least i wont have to explain why after 10 years im only making minium wage and not using my licenses i went to school for. doesnt it just really matter if your happy?anyone ever felt this way
2007-09-04 09:34:44 · 14 answers · asked by soulm8s7 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
o sorry im not goin to the reunion because its in fla and i live in wv. dont have the money to go. im really enjoying all the responses. thank you
2007-09-04 09:45:50 · update #1
I left a job and took a huge salary cut in return for peace of mind. Money doesn't mean a whole lot when you have an upset stomach and are plagued by thoughts of work in your off-time.
2007-09-04 09:41:04 · answer #1 · answered by sleepingliv 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand wanting to look good in front of your former peers/classmates...but as you said if the job is fulfilling to you, and you're happy with your life, what does it matter? Some of your former classmates may be unemployed...at least you are earning a wage.
I'm not doing what I'd like to be, and I'm making less money than I was 5 yrs ago, but it pays the bills and could be so much worse...I'm not ashamed, just not really satisfied either.
2007-09-04 16:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just lie about your job like the rest at the reunion will be doing, go... If your cashier at Mic D's you are now the shift supervisor simple, do you know what he does... So on ...
you never mention wage, if they do, say between 30,000 (15 an hour) and 40,000 (20 an hour)
Have fun....
2007-09-04 16:39:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, everything else doesnt matter...how much you earn or what to say to others as long as you are happy. I guess having passion for what you do wouldn't make you ashamed or embarassed of what you do for a living. People wont judge you 'a loser' if you yourself don't feel you are. Try not to be judgemental about yourself. Many people have changed careers for something they love more....show them you love what you do.
But first, be sure you really do ok?
2007-09-04 16:45:53 · answer #4 · answered by Melanie A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no im not.........after 10 years of working i finally got a job i really like with people I like.......but as regards to the reunion...I never went to mine either.....But the way I look at it is...what does it matter what somebody you knew 10 years ago thinks..
2007-09-04 17:02:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just leave the "square" blank. And when someone asks, just say: "I don't want to talk about it". Be the "mystery woman". Have fun. Don't let the reunion be about competition. Refuse to play the "game".
2007-09-04 16:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you say dear..
If thats really how you feel then I dont see why you wouldnt attend your reunion.. Unless there's another reason you are avoiding it..
I think you should go.. Whats the worst that could happen?
2007-09-04 16:39:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you are happy, then why do you care what strangers and acquaintances think of your job? You don't need to impress anyone or explain anything to anyone.
2007-09-04 16:39:04 · answer #8 · answered by Randy G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them that you are a self-employed consultant. That is generic enough.
2007-09-04 16:40:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you personally chose your own occupation, I don't understand why you'd be embarrassed of it.
2007-09-04 16:39:39 · answer #10 · answered by BLAIRwaldorf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋