Originally posted by PalynkaIt's that simple in theory.
I don't get it why people get stuck in careers that they don't want. Careers.
If you're working in something you truly hate, just start looking for something else. It's that simple.
In practice it's something else. Besides everyone has bad days, and good days.
I hated my job so I quit and went back to school at age 42 and became an engineer. I had to go to school and work two part time jobs for a couple years but it was worth it. Now I work in design for a company that makes components for high temperature industrial furnaces. I love it and actually look forward to going to work. Life is too short to spend 8-10 hours a day doing something you can’t stand.
Originally posted by yo its mei agree, im in the same job that i started when i left school and am really unhappy with it at the moment. got all things in place to start on my own but then you think... bills to pay kids to support mortgage needs paying.....etc
It's that simple in theory.
In practice it's something else. Besides everyone has bad days, and good days.
i am desperate to go it alone and i will its just easier at the mo to stay coz the money for everything is there.
its exciting knowing im going to be my own boss and recommend it too anyone.
good luck all
Originally posted by silly mctallGood luck mate!!!
i agree, im in the same job that i started when i left school and am really unhappy with it at the moment. got all things in place to start on my own but then you think... bills to pay kids to support mortgage needs paying.....etc
i am desperate to go it alone and i will its just easier at the mo to stay coz the money for everything is there.
its exciting knowing im going to be my own boss and recommend it too anyone.
good luck all
Originally posted by yo its meGood days, bad days cannot mean a whole career. Most people have an irrational fear of change. In any functioning economy, and particularly if you already have a job, it's not that hard to change. It also cannot be only for fear of starvation or being unable to pay mortgage and education for the kids; you can look for a job while being employed. You might have to make a few concessions, but that's it.
It's that simple in theory.
In practice it's something else. Besides everyone has bad days, and good days.
If you had worked harder at a young age then you wouldn't be complaining! If you expect to work for somebody else for the rest of your life without taking your own risks then you should have worked even harder at a young age! If you don't work hard then take no risks. If you don't take risks then forget it!
You are your own work entity with regard to your pay. Risk and fail or succeed at your own venture. Working hard and continual effort bring results.
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Until my last job, in my entire life (69 years) i never worked at a job for more than two years, never drew an unemployment check, and almost always had a new job to go to when I quit. Quiting a job you don't like is the greatest feeling in the world. And you wouldn't believe the whining and begging for you to stay. Which, by the way, makes it that much more enjoyable. Start taking a day off and doing job interviews if necessary, but find that job and then enjoy telling your old employer to stick it.
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I like this thread. It's good to hear about doing what they want. Twice in my life I've left a good job to go travelling. Never regretted it for a second. I'm now working freelance and I truely CAN recommend working for yourself!
About three months ago I asked my boss if I could take 7 weeks off and go to China, I said yes to me. I like my boss.
My best bit of advice is to live below your means, get off the 'Consumer Treadmill'. Build up what I call a 'fekk it' fund, so that one day when you've had enough, you can say 'fekk it' and do whatever you want. I'll be the first to admit though that not having a mortgage or kids helps in this a lot!