Hey everyone - OK - so I am pretty new to this 40/42 forum thing. But I have a problem that maybe some of you could help me with. I am SICK of my job - for several reasons...I don't feel that I am appreciated, I drive 45 mins to an hour to get to the office, I am becoming unhappy being there and I feel "stir-crazy" like I need a change. The main problem though as to why I am unhappy is because I don't have the ability to be creative at my job. I've always been very artsy and crafty and creative, whether it was with music or art. I always pictured myself having a job where I can use my creativeness in an atmosphere that "promotes" creativity and is a fun work environment. But I have found myself working in an industry for the past 6 years or so that is more corporate, professional and non-creative. Some people tell me that I should just suck it up and at least be glad that I have a job - which I am grateful for that. But I get so frustrated and ansy and wish I had a job where I could BE creative and be happy with what I'm doing. What do you guys think? I am in my mid-(going on late) 20's and I don't want to end up in my 50's and realize I never really did what I wanted to do. Also - if anyone reading this has a business or knows of anyone close to you that has a business that may fit in to what I'm looking for - let me know! It's hard to find jobs online or in the paper that may not be so corporate. So if you can help or give some advice, I'd be thankful!! thanks guys!!! sorry it got lengthy - I had a lot to say i guess!! Cyndi
I agree totally with what Ken has stated. However, you can eventually find something you enjoy that pays well to.
heck you are young enough to go do what you want but do take into account several factors. You need health benefits - so get a job with them. You need to make decent money to survive. - never rely on your significant other or husbands salary to afford what you need. (not want, need). They come and go. You should always have a new job before you quit your old one. Take vacaion days and sick day to look and schedule interviews then.
Ken, I see where you are coming from - you sound a lot like my dad. But one hard part of it is that my husband and I want to start trying to have kids soon. So I also have to think about that...My job doesn't pay all that well but I am afraid if I go out and look for something else now I may not find anything that makes at least what I am making now. I want to be in something stable, but I also want to be happy. Most people spend more hours at their job in a day than what they spend with their family. So my theory is that if I am spending that much time working and away from my family - I better darn well feel it's worth it. And right now - I don't feel it's worth it.....so i am torn.....
We'll you don't have to quit this job to look for another one. Put your resume out there and see what it attracts. If you don't find anything that you would be satisfied with, etc. then it might be the time to go back to school and specialize in a field you might enjoy more. Once you have children your options will be much more limited.
I really appreciate your advice....it does help. I also need to learn to be more patient and trust that whatever's meant to be will be. I guess I get stuck in ruts sometimes and get the "poor me's" and wish things were different. I will keep my eyes open and start looking around probably to see what I find out there.... Right now - I don't know if we could afford to put me back in school. But one thing I am interested in is design and layout so I maybe could take some small courses on that. I am able to do some "creative" stuff on the side. I have sold some art and stuff before and did great around Christmas. So I could work harder on that also to start selling more.... Thanks again guys!!! :mrgreen:
Ok, I didnt read the whole thread, BUT if you are looking to get into photography I can hook you up with a girl in my last BNI (networking) group. Just let me know.
