Monday, October 4, 2010

I love my job...don't I?

My friends never know who I am going to target next in a post. It's just fun and personal to me. At the end of the day that's just life because I never know where I am going to draw inspiration from. I can be thinking about someone I haven't spoke to in months or years and be inspired by what they are doing. Times change and so does my opinion on certain matters. One of the things that inspires me most these days is seeing someone I know do something they love. It doesn't matter how significant that job is either because that's not what's important. It's the fact that there is someone who wakes up in the morning and there first thought isn't dang I have to go to work. I just laugh when I see it because that person probably use to talk about it all through high school and now it's just cool to actually see them doing it. They are the most helpful people because they know a lot about their line of work. That only happens when someone enjoys their work because they don't mind taking that extra time in perfecting their knowledge about what they do and love. The first person that comes to mind is my good friend Rudy Kreyer who works at a zoo. When he first told me he was working at the zoo I just thought that was the sickest thing ever. It's not like I thought this because he was getting this huge pay check or becoming popular for what he did. It was because I couldn't see him working anywhere else and it's rare for people to actually work in a field they love. Certain jobs that require passion pay less and sway people to find higher paying jobs even if they are miserable doing it. Another reason people don't end up at their dream job is because it seems too far fetched and it just doesn't seem realistic like starting a clothing line lol. At some point I feel you just have to take a chance and go for what you love. I'm sure some people don't feel the same way but I pray for the day I wake up and smile because I'm going to work.

3 comments:

  1. "Certain jobs that require passion pay less and sway people to find higher paying jobs even if they are miserable doing it."

    This is the most true statement I've read in awhile.

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  2. I know what you mean. I love my job and I really believe that I am making a difference in kids' lives. I get to see young teenagers grow from being insecure and unsure of themselves and their gifts and talents to confident leaders among their peers. I get to see them take ownership and realize their potential. I also get to see kids who would otherwise join gangs or drop out of school stick it out. It is extremely rewarding however does not pay well AT ALL. Bike rides, picnics, and water fights in the summer don't hurt either. :)

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  3. Yeah that's exactly what I'm talking about. That is obviously a meaningful job that you could go home and be proud of. Most people won't even consider applying for it though because the money is not there. That sounds really sweet by the way. I would love to come visit and check that job out. Marcus loves the kids lol.

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