Do you love your job?

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  • diplomad
    diplomad Posts: 51
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    Ive been in law enforcement for 8 years now and have loved every minute of it...almost. Couldnt ask for a better career. Something new every single day.
  • jonbobfrog
    jonbobfrog Posts: 294
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    It's hard to say whether or not I like my job. Some days I do, but then there are weeks and weeks that I don't.

    I work at a Psychiatric Residential Treatment facility on a high-functioning (that is, their IQs are normal) teenage male sex offender unit. It's a hard place to work (I've worked with normal functioning (their IQs and EQs are on target age-wise) girls, mentally retarded/developmentally delayed sex offender boys, and now the high-functioning sex offender boys.)

    The kids have had tragic lives and some of them have turned around and created tragic lives for others. It can be depressing as hell, especially as the boys very rarely leave successfully; when they turn 21 they often go to jail because of their offenses. The girls get better sometimes and when you watch them change and learn to cope with the things that happened to them and "grow up" to leave and be successful . . . those are the good days. Unfortunately, they're few and far between.

    I'm actually seriously considering leaving the mental health field. What I think I'd really love to do is be a copy editor/writer. So far, no new job, though!
  • jjbell34
    jjbell34 Posts: 37
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    I am an Occupational Therapist at a nursing home 3 days a week now and a stay at home mommy the rest of the week to my 8 month old son! I have to tell you that being a mommy is the best job there is!! Although, I love being an OT too, its very rewarding. However, at the same time it can be a very stressful job. Not to mention lots of cake and cookies come into the office as Thank You's! Those are hard gifts to pass up, but I have been doing good the last month or so! lol
  • tjutrostina
    tjutrostina Posts: 94 Member
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    I'm a journalist and travel around the world writing about food technology and such...absolutely love what I do, cos food, travel and writing are my absolute passions!

    Just, well, a little challenging when I'm trying to keep away from certain foods. :P
  • StephanieNP
    StephanieNP Posts: 10 Member
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    I LOVE my job! I am so lucky. I am the lead massage therapist/spa specialist and also manager at a beautiful, small day spa. I go to work happy, I leave work happy, and I make people happy all day long. I wear yoga pants and tshirts or leggings and tunics, work barefoot in a dark room that smells good, and enjoy lots of quiet time. I love it so much that I'm pursuing esthetic licensing and once I'm dually licensed next year, I'm moving to the British Virgin Islands to work in paradise. Doing massage has taught me so much about myself and what I truly want out of my life, but the greatest reward is the satisfaction and gratitude of my guests. Who else gets regular hugs and adoration at their job on a daily basis? I wouldn't trade it for anything!
  • jcannon15
    jcannon15 Posts: 148
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    i work two jobs the first is as an EMT and i do love the job, however i HATE my second job with a passion, i'm a security gaurd for a retirement comminity however the job and pay sucks. Gotta pay the bills though.
  • ladylu11
    ladylu11 Posts: 631 Member
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    As for being happy with my job, I will just say I'm looking on the bright side which is that I have a job. Right now my main purpose is to get three kids through college, being able to do that makes me happy. Once that is done, it will be my turn to do something I love!
  • bethdris
    bethdris Posts: 1,090 Member
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    I do love my job, I stay home with my 3 young boys!! There are days I'd like a bit more adult conversation :) My husband loves his job...he served in the US Navy for 9 yrs and now works in a State Prison.
  • fozziewaca
    fozziewaca Posts: 66
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    Ugh, no! I work for the largest chain retailer in the world and hate it with a passion. They keep the staff at a bare minimum and expect the store to run like normal. Plus, I swear some of my co-workers have no idea what customer service entails (I'm not sure why people shop there, they are so rude!). But I'm working my way thru school and the pay is much better than other places (like $2-3 more an hour).
  • laurasnyder411
    laurasnyder411 Posts: 172 Member
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    I am a full-time nanny and get paid to play with my daughter and another baby. Who could ask for more?
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
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    Military for 10 years. Police work for 14 years. I have served my country and my community. I love it.

    Thank you for your service!! :D
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
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    Love my current job: stay at home Mommy!! Best job I ever had!!
  • Mad_Dog_Muscle
    Mad_Dog_Muscle Posts: 1,251 Member
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    I love what I do. I am a Safety Consultant that specializes in international / foreign regulations. In nearly 20 years it has taken me to 97 countries and all 7 continents. It has allowed me to live in London, Moscow and other parts of Russia, and the middle east.
    The negative side= I spend too much time away from my family, especially now that my son is 5 yrs old I miss him when I am away. But, when I am home, I have 3-5 weeks of time off to spend with the family so that is great. I cant imagine any other way of life to be honest..... unless I won the lottery.... I have imagined that a lot!
  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
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    I'm a teacher, teaching mainly French and Spanish, but also Japanese, EAL and learning support. I love my job, now that my immediate boss doesn't hate me (change of boss). It's great to see someone get something they've never got before, and sometimes just a few words, or a gesture even, can make all the difference.
  • noelheart
    noelheart Posts: 60
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    Love my current job: stay at home Mommy!! Best job I ever had!!

    Enviable!
  • seal57
    seal57 Posts: 1,259 Member
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    I LOVE my job......I'm a taxi driver......I love driving, meeting people and sightseeing......Best part is that I get paid for it.......

    I would hate to be in a job I didn't love....
  • noelheart
    noelheart Posts: 60
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    I LOVE my job......I'm a taxi driver......I love driving, meeting people and sightseeing......Best part is that I get paid for it.......

    I would hate to be in a job I didn't love....

    Yes, I think so.
  • jmruef
    jmruef Posts: 824 Member
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    I love my job. I schedule appointments and direct phone calls/take messages for 20 different primary care and specialty clinics. Each phone call is different, some patients are more polite than others, but at the end of the day I feel like I've really helped the people I've spoken to during the day.

    It's especially cool when I have the chance to go "off topic" with a patient and talk about non-medical stuff - where they've travelled, genealogy, etc. It's another way of making a personal connection, and I think people like that.

    I've been in this job for almost 6 years now, and I can truly say it's a pleasure to go to work every day.
  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
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    It's great to see how many people love their jobs. I wish more young people understood that you don't have to be a model or a footballer to have a great job.
  • kyle4jem
    kyle4jem Posts: 1,400 Member
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    I don't LOVE my job, but I certainly enjoy it and it gives me satisfaction (not to mention helps pay the bills :laugh: )

    I've had a variety of "careers" along the way and I've been with my current employer for the past 9 years and now a year into my 3rd promotion within the company.

    Don't know if I ever had a dream job, but I certainly never figured I'd end where I am now :happy:

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