DISQUS

FourPillars · 2 years ago

Great post - makes me feel better about my "regular job paycheque".

Mike

Mrs. Micah · 2 years ago

Like Mike, this makes me feel better about the mundane jobs I do... :)

Steve · 2 years ago

Hey, that's the idea! Maybe I should've run this post on Monday morning...?

deepali · 2 years ago

I was just discussing this with a friend, who I met while we worked together at jobs we hated at a company we hated. While #4 definitely applied there (particularly the "I'll never do this again" part), so also did #8...

SavingDiva · 2 years ago

While I like my current job, I know that I need to do something else with my life...it makes me feel better thinking that I'm not defined by my job (which is super boring)...

JimB · 2 years ago

Mike

This is a terrific post, and the first time I have commented on your site after discovering it a few weeks ago. I particularly like (3) be proud of the paycheck and (7) its ok to seek out new things on the side.

There are way too many blogs and movements out there about escaping the corporate behemoth to go build a low maintenance blog or web based marketing business. Whilst that stuff is admirable lets not forget that the whole world cannot just quit corporate and go work on their own.

So many really successful folks also had to work new things on the side before making a 'step' into the unknown rather than a leap. If you have family and responsibilities the 'leap' forward may not be practical . Again the media seems to be all about 20 somethings that can ditch the corporate world and go make it big in a startup. Well I'm not 20 and I need to make some changes over time, I can't walk out tomorrow.

Thanks for the inspiration.

Regards

Jim

JimB · 2 years ago

Sorry - I mean Steve, thanks for the motivation! I got names confused there.

Jim

Steve · 2 years ago

JimB - no problem, Mike's got a great blog, too (four-pillars.ca) so I wouldn't be in the least bit upset with being confused with him! I'm so glad you liked the post enough to comment - that's what it's all about as a blogger, after all, getting people to participate in the conversation! I agree with your points completely - not everyone can escape at age 20. Sometimes you have to put in a few years (and by few, I mean 20)!

Jennifer · 2 years ago

Steve, this post could not have come at a better time. My husband recently, as in 2 days ago, decided not to pursue a job oppty that was pursuing him, despite not being very happy at work. Tonight I read him your 9 points and he said they were excellent points and helped validate his decision. Thanks! Great post!

fathersez · 2 years ago

This is a great post.

We must always try to see the good in everything. I have gotten through a lot of "miserable" times, with a conviction that this bad has happened because of a reason and being sure that some good will come out of it.

Same with miserable careers. I am gratified by Deepali's positive outlook.

Mrs. Micah · 2 years ago

"Hey, that’s the idea! Maybe I should’ve run this post on Monday morning…?"

Maybe you should link to it again as a way to inspire yourself. Or better yet, I'll link to it. :)

I once did one on being unhappy at work on a Monday. So apt! It got lots of responses.

Steve · 2 years ago

@Mrs. Micah - I read that post, and to be honest, probably somewhere in the back of my head it percolated around to writing something like this :)

@fathersez: You're right - seeing the good in everything will get you a lot further in this life than seeing the bad.

telly · 2 years ago

Great, great post!!! I linked from Four Pillars and am I glad he mentioned this post...it made my day!

One of my really good friends is an ex-coworker. She reminds me every time I see her that I should NEVER quit my job, because as she reminds me, "you have it made".

Sure my job is boring (with a capital B) most days but my coworkers are some of the best you could ask for (including my boss!) and hey, my pay cheque ain't so bad either. :)

So thanks for reminder of how good things really are. It's always nice to head into the Christmas break with a positive attitude instead of the usual 'I can't wait to be out of this hell hole for the next 10 days!'

Now excuse me while I go buy my boss a nice Christmas gift. :)

Steve · 2 years ago

Well, thanks, Telly! I'm in a similar situation - I'm doing contract consulting and I've been in the same (very boring) position for almost a year now, with no end in site. However, the people are nice, the atmosphere is relaxed and I try to remind myself, like your friend says, that "have it made."

vacationtaylor1 · 2 months ago

nice post mate. i would sure like to get me one of these jobs. and you are definitely right about the last part which is the motivational factor.