The other day I read an article that touched me. The bottom
line of the article – love what you’re doing.
This has stuck with me because frankly I don’t love what I’m
doing. Yes, I love writing. What I’m struggling with is my day job. Back about
ten years ago I left the world of accounting and entered the IT business. I love
my accounting job. I’m great with numbers, but in all honesty, it didn’t pay
well.
When you’re raising kids as a single mom, money trumps happy
job. Up until about a year ago I hadn’t regretted the decision I made. I’ve
enjoyed the work I’ve done. So what happened? I lost my co-worker. She was
subjected to the dreaded work force reduction. Now two jobs are my
responsibility. I’m super stressed all the time. I really dislike my job. I cringe
every morning when I have to boot up my work laptop. I’m moody and often
depressed.
The only ray of sunshine I get is from my writing. I’d love
to do it full time, but the truth is it doesn’t pay enough as my IT job. So,
until I come close to what I make in my day job, I’ll have to continue working.
What I don’t have to do is stay in this rut. I’m no longer a
single mom. Those days of being stuck in a job I don’t like are over. I’m in
the process of looking for a new job. Hopefully one will be right around the
corner.
Do you love what you do?
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