11-29-2011, 06:43 AM
Conifer16 & Sagitarius,
Me thrice regarding the whole career deal. What the people around me fail to understand, is it isn't work I have an issue with - I have an excellent work ethic, and haven't ever had a problem picking up work when I need it - it's the idea of a career.
I have no desire to dedicate my existence to a particular job or trade. I like to bounce between things, sticking with them only as long as they spark my interest, and move on when my enthusiasm begins to wane.
The advantage of this is that I can always give life 100%. I always have the motivation to get up in the morning and greet the day, knowing I'm not going to spend an hour communiting to an office where I've been sitting for 8 hours a day, every day for the past 10 years.
I do however, acknowledge that I don't have a mortgage. I don't have mouths to feed other than my own. It was all the hard work, the foundations laid by my parents, and their parents, and their parents that allow me this freedom. They did it, so I don't have to. And when my folks get frustrated with me, I always remember that and I never get frustrated in return. I can see things from their perspective.
I also agree Conifer16, with your approach to just being happy. I honestly believe happiness is a choice. One day I chose it, and I never looked back. I understand it isn't that easy for everyone, and am not trying to set a bum example - but I will say that if you can't change your position, change your perspective. Worked wonders for me.
Me thrice regarding the whole career deal. What the people around me fail to understand, is it isn't work I have an issue with - I have an excellent work ethic, and haven't ever had a problem picking up work when I need it - it's the idea of a career.
I have no desire to dedicate my existence to a particular job or trade. I like to bounce between things, sticking with them only as long as they spark my interest, and move on when my enthusiasm begins to wane.
The advantage of this is that I can always give life 100%. I always have the motivation to get up in the morning and greet the day, knowing I'm not going to spend an hour communiting to an office where I've been sitting for 8 hours a day, every day for the past 10 years.
I do however, acknowledge that I don't have a mortgage. I don't have mouths to feed other than my own. It was all the hard work, the foundations laid by my parents, and their parents, and their parents that allow me this freedom. They did it, so I don't have to. And when my folks get frustrated with me, I always remember that and I never get frustrated in return. I can see things from their perspective.
I also agree Conifer16, with your approach to just being happy. I honestly believe happiness is a choice. One day I chose it, and I never looked back. I understand it isn't that easy for everyone, and am not trying to set a bum example - but I will say that if you can't change your position, change your perspective. Worked wonders for me.
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