Do you like your job?

CherSomething

I'm sitting here thinking about going back to work tomorrow and how 'I just don't wanna.'

I'm thankful for my job, I'm paid well for what I do, it's family friendly work place, I have "normal" hours, and it really isn't a hard job or very stressful. Its just that my heart's not in it as it isn't where I want to be or see myself retiring from. --- I manage training for the military. 

When I got this position, I was really going after a public affairs job as I had just earned my degree in graphic design.

I'm back in college working on my Bachelor's in Communications. I have 7 classes to go, but I can only seem to manage 1 class at a time (they are 8 week classes), so I still have a ways to go. I don't even know what I'm going to do with that yet, but I'm hoping I can write, edit, or help others to write because that's what I like to do. I don't need my degree for the job I am in, it won't further this career, so I'm hoping to move on when I can.

What do you do and do you like going to work?

rileymiller

I teach first grade. I do love it, but it has become more stressful each year I've taught. It's made me think staying at home when baby comes would make me happiest. I could use one more week of winter vacation, for sure!

chance_encounters

I am a stay at home mom. I love my job . I was an office manager for 20 years and there are
Many things I seriously miss about working. But it is more rewarding (to me) to stay home

cas889

I'm a high school math teacher.  I love aspects of it, but there are unfortunately a lot of things that I don't love (politics, state tests, lazy kids and parents who don't take any part in encouraging their kids).  I don't know what I'd do instead.  Well, I love photography, but that's not enough of a "guaranteed" paycheck for my practical (chicken) brain.  

SchoolPsychSteph

I like what I do, but I can already tell it's not my passion. I shouldn't complain. I have a very manageable case load, great hours, and I'm able to pick up my daughter everyday. I know what I do makes a difference in kids' lives, but most days, I wouldn't mind a simple office job.

Ladybird2014

I am a 3rd grade teacher. I love my job but I am opening a daycare this summer...I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

k2k2tog

Nope! I hate my job. Same as you though, I'm grateful for it. On paper, I've done really well. I got a job as a technical and content writer for a small software company right out of university, and got a promotion to junior management as the internal training manager two years later. I've hated every minute of my job, but the job market, specifically for the millennial generation, kinda sucks. And, there's always been something that comes up and stops me from getting really serious about finding something new.

I'm hopefully going back to school in September, though! I'm aiming for the Masters of Information program, which will give me the background I need to get into a library system. Fingers crossed! We'll see what happens! 

Jennifer&Joseph

I never in a million years would have thought that I would enjoy my job as a claims adjuster for injuries resulting from auto accidents. People love to hate insurance but I get to see it help when it is needed. It is frustrating to see greed though. You want $10k because you went to the chiropractor once!? What!?
But I actually feel like what I do matters. Of course, it's still a job and somedays I dream of something else but the grass is always greener...

ahastin1

School psych. I love it...when I get to worry less about reports and time lines. Sadly with all the laws and updates and everything, that seems to be more and more of the focus for my position. At least with my position, I feel as if I get the best of both worlds. I have good hours (although I can potentially bring home a bunch of work) and great breaks as I'm on a school schedule. Definitely ideal for a family for me.

nunzchucks

I'm a SAHM and I love it. Eventually I'll get a part time job when the kids go to school. I'd love to be a school secretary. None of the old insurance underwriting I used to do, thank you very much!

nicolemcm

I would have to say I love my job. I'm a receptionist for an ob/lactation/family practice office. Very small office, and I can honestly say I get along with everyone I work with and would like to think we all genuinely care about each others' lives.

I get a lot of great advice from other moms, drs, nps, and of course, the obs. I love them so much I asked one of the obs I work for to deliver our LO.

I get paid well, I have normal hours, and have mat leave guaranteed for 1 year (I live in Canada). Every day has the same flow, but they are all different. I especially love seeing the new moms and babes after following their pregnancies for ~4 months.

Luna C

I sincerely, truly, hate my job. To the point where I was trying to calculate tonight how early I can deliver 

On paper, it sounds perfect. Which is why I took it.  But once I got in the door I realized they had just completely lied to me about a lot of things. (I only started a few months before I got pregnant.)

My boss is also new and is totally overwhelmed so I walk in every day not having any idea what the priorities for that day are, or what is expected of me. My co-workers are a mixed bag of decent people who work hard and lifers who have totally given up even trying to pretend they give a shit. 

On the other hand, the benefits and pay are very good. So for now, I'm holding tight until I give birth and can go back to freelancing. I much prefer being in charge of my own time and having no one to answer to other than my client. 

Ashes92813

Hi! I'm a dual diagnosis therapist for children, adolescents and adults (outpatient and school based). I'm in private practice so I have no productivity and make my own schedule. I love it. I can go part time after my maternity leave and do alright which is cool. I'm a firm believer that everyone will find their passion/niche... Sometimes it just takes a little more time

Ladybird2014

Luna C said:

I sincerely, truly, hate my job. To the point where I was trying to calculate tonight how early I can deliver

I secretly freakin love you. Omg if my lazy ass took the time to learn to GIF I would have inserted one!!! You are my all time favorite bumpy!!!!!!!! Lmao

bumpuser9343355

I teach junior high and much of the time, really love my job.  The majority of my students are awesome; they have great attitudes and are genuinely sweet kids.  However, there is a lot that goes along with being an educator that sucks.  I deal with a lot of parents who constantly make excuses for their kids and blame the teachers/admin/counselors/district for any problem their student may be having.  The politics of educations are something I was not prepared for when I entered the field.  Luckily, I work in a school with a great administration who are very supportive of the teachers.  If it weren't for them, I would probably go crazy!

If I had my druthers, I would do something that would allow me to work from home.

tbmadeamistake

Had you asked me seven months ago, I likely would have been very close to loving my job. However, after some structural and personnel changes, that's no longer the case. Its no longer worth it to be constantly running around and missing most of my child's day. To think of doing this with two children? Ugh! We basically decided today that I'm going to quit after Charlie is born and I'll stay home with the kids. I'm not sure that's what I want forever, but for now it makes sense. We'll work on finding me Part time hours when both kids are in school.

mrs_drc_rn

I'm an RN working in the cardiac rehab unit of a long-term care facility. For the most part I love my job, like being able to work three days a week, good pay, meeting some great people, helping others, and having awesome coworkers! But it can be very stressful and the benefits are horrible. I'm thankful it will allow me to be home most days of the week when the baby is born but I definitely would like to try other areas of nursing and get experience in a hospital setting.

Kinipela7

Hate my job.  I'm an exec admin to people who think their shit doesn't stink.  I'm thankful for it though as it pays me good money, however it's not very difficult or rewarding.  I have a Communications degree.  If I could do it all over again, I would go to school for something much more specialized!

JulieSmiles

I love my job a and hate it. I am a special education teacher. I love working with kids, but hate having kids who don't care, which has been most of mine this year. The adults are the worst part though.

Shineoncrazy

I was an investment consultant before I left this summer to go back to school. It was incredibly stressful, and I had to travel a fair amount, but I LOVED it. 

Good luck, and I hope you find your dream career!! 

Bozzy2

I hate my job. On some days and others I actually like it. I work at Safeway doing night stocking and price changing. I like it because I feel like I am actually being physical instead of a lazy lump like at home but it's physical work for 8 hours and I only get like to 10 min breaks maybe. Also if I am working price changing I which in love to do because I make my own hours (still nights) and can go as fast or as slow as I choose but I have to pick up my lazy ass coworkers slack and do triple if not quadruple the work I should have to do. I work nights which I actually like and I make decent money. So I just feel like I shouldn't complain but really people need to learn how to pull their own weight and if they don't won't the job to let someone else have it who does want it. Sorry for the rant.

katekat8721

My job really isn't too bad. I manage excess insurance for work comp. Stable hours, nice coworkers and a nice company to work for, great benefits, fair pay. I just wish there was some flexibility in work hours so I could either do flex or part-time, but that is not an option.

It's not my dream job, but I would still be bummed if I left. I get to interact with a LOT of different people on a day to day basis and I would miss that.

My dream job would be a SAHM with the ability to work there maybe 2 days/week or so. Since that's not an option, and daycare for two is going to be insane, I'm hopefully going to SAHM full time after babies are born.

ricecakes1216

I like my job and LOVE the company I work for. There is a lot of opportunity for growth within the company and they treat employees like gold. H is getting a promotion and that will allow me to go back to work part time after the baby. We can't afford for me to quit altogether because I don't pay a dime for health insurance and I have a pension that I will be able to keep. 

elsa1688

I love my position but am unhappy with my company. It's just too small. 5 people in an office sucks. I will be a SAHM mom when baby gets here and I secretly hope they let me go early (I told hr I won't be returning after baby). They claim to be family friendly but were not going to give me any maternity leave (not even unpaid). I am planning to start my own company in the next couple years.

Luna C

Ladybird2014 said:

I secretly freakin love you. Omg if my lazy ass took the time to learn to GIF I would have inserted one!!! You are my all time favorite bumpy!!!!!!!! Lmao

/blushes

Luna C

Had you asked me seven months ago, I likely would have been very close to loving my job. However, after some structural and personnel changes, that's no longer the case. 

***

I hear you. I actually love my profession. It's the actual jobs themselves that tend to ... not be awesome. 

purtz

I am an HR Director in Corporate America. Before I had DD, I liked my job and the company I work for. Now I just hate working, period. Hate the 2 hour commute each day, hate having my daughter in daycare full time and I find the work boring. I make good money and get great benefits, so I am counting down the months until leave. Then depending on DH's work situation in 2015- I am going to find something different next year! Hope I don't chicken out and go back to the grind...

PinkPrettyKitty

I don't like my job. I work in the lab in the hospital and it can be very demanding and stressful. Always having to run on your feet when it's busy and the bending over and down takes its toll, especially now since I'm pregnant. I do like working a 4 on 4 off rotation though, but most times I find it herd to wake up and be at work so early in the morning (my earliest start time is 630).

However, I am currently taking a program that will be done at the end of 2014, so I can look for jobs within my current employer while I'm on mat leave so I can get a job that's stressful and demanding as my current one.

Today was unreal at work and this is the first time I've been this exhausted and sore since having morning sickness...

PinkPrettyKitty

PinkPrettyKitty said:

I don't like my job. I work in the lab in the hospital and it can be very demanding and stressful. Always having to run on your feet when it's busy and the bending over and down takes its toll, especially now since I'm pregnant. I do like working a 4 on 4 off rotation though, but most times I find it herd to wake up and be at work so early in the morning (my earliest start time is 630).

However, I am currently taking a program that will be done at the end of 2014, so I can look for jobs within my current employer while I'm on mat leave so I can get a job that's stressful and demanding as my current one.

Today was unreal at work and this is the first time I've been this exhausted and sore since having morning sickness...

...that should say "so I can get a job that's less stressful and demanding..."

And the environment between the workers is UNREAL! So many catty women and the rumours and everything that flies around! Not a good environment at all!

EmbracingChange

I am the one and only cook for my local Head Start. I love the kids(all 50 of them), my coworkers, and my boss. Generally I am in a good mood when I go home. Im not happy that I have no chance of seeing a raise especially since I work for a nonprofit, but I earn 2 days off per month and get health care benefits and holidays off with pay. So there's that. 

I like my job, but I'm disappointed that I haven't found anything around here that is more interesting to me. I tried finding something that utilized my degree and came up empty handed. I can cook, I do cook, but I don't like to cook. I feel no passion for my work. I like to sub in the classroom, but Im really glad I'm not one of the teachers! 

sarahlynnc317

I am a pharmacy tech in a closed clinic. I really enjoy my job however I get tired of people not pulling their weight and having to pick up the extra slack. It is frustrating and as my pregnancy hormones getting stronger I find myself wanting to tell people just what I think. My bosses are great though. It is more of the other techs who drive me nuts.

Sareynoo

I'm in the Navy and have a Seabee rating, working in construction mostly as a plumber/HVAC tech and LOVE my normal job. The pay isn't that great but I get good healthcare and my family is covered. My husband is also in and with a deploying unit.. Right now I'm working behind a desk with nice hours so no complaints really. I'm going back to work tomorrow for the first time in 2.5 weeks, just enjoyed time off with my husband and daughter and not looking forward to working again. After 5 years in already I'm preparing to get out next year and become a SAHM (that is also attending college full time!).

kibean

I am a school psychologist and I love my job! Do I think I will be in a school forever? Not really, eventually I will want to challenge myself with something new, but for now I am pretty happy. It can be pretty stressful at times and work does come home with me pretty often, but for the most part I wake up and don't think "Ugh I have to work today." (I had that feeling in a previous job and it was terrible).

@schoolpsychsteph and @ahastin1--Love seeing other psychs on this board! What kind of schools do you all have? I am outside Baltimore and I have a title 1 elementary school and alternative middle/high school that serves mainly at-risk students (students coming from non-public or DJS placements, students who are a safety risk for the comprehensive schools,students suspended long term, etc). I love hearing about what other psychs are up to

wtfisup

I really dig my job. After years of university teaching, I know work in educational technology. Primarily, I do creative/design type things with how teachers and students use technology for learning and productivity. I've been at a major US university for a few years, and the teaching end of it got little support (sadly). Now, on this end, my department is amazing. I work piloting new devices, gadgets, applications, training teaching and research staff on how to create MOOCs and digital interactive touchbooks. And, while less fancy, sometimes I just design graphics/infographics/web banners/icons and so on, and I REALLY love that. I have a ton of fun with the creativity of it. 

That said, on the topic of being in jobs you don't love, that's not bad. I've had jobs that made me depressed, where I was harassed, where I felt endangered, and one that I left with actual PTSD from the place. It's a sign of privilege to be able to pursue a job that satiates you. Until very recently in history, most people worked to live, aside from the few in the wealthy classes. There were no such concepts as paid time off and workers had few rights. We're obviously all glad to be out of those times, but those conditions still exist in much of the world. So when you're in that rutty kind of place (don't hate it / don't love it), I think patience is most needed. Even proactive pursuits of other options take time and work. But I always tried to remind myself in those situations that I was still super fortunate. (I grew up poor in rural Kentucky; if I was fated for anything, it was minimum wage.) 

flerlgirl

I am a SAHM. My boss is kind of demanding but he's super cute so I'm okay with it. 

In a past life, I was in marketing for a company that designed websites. I liked it a lot and I will probably look for something part-time after LO #2 gets here. 

AllyTales

I like my job. I used to love my job, but I like it now.  I work in the health care insurance field, I deal with fraud. I work strictly from home, so I'm super blessed about that.  But, sometimes it's boring.  Not the staying home part, just the job.  It's basically the same things over and over and over.  But I like being able to stay home, so I'll probably do this forever  The boring parts will be worth it.

MississippiCatfish

I mostly SAH but work a little bit as a hospice RN. I love it. It's hard work but I feel very fulfilled by what I do.

texasmama2014

I'm a Guidance counselor for a Pre-Collegiate program... I love my job, don't mind the crazy hours, hate the pay...  

babygabe614

I'd have to say my job is just okay. I am a writer/editor for an education company that develops standardized tests. I write a lot of website copy and newsletters pertaining to certain tests we develop. It's not a super demanding job (though it has its moments), I get paid well for what I do and I like the majority of the people I work with. I don't like the pressure I get to eventually take on a management role, because that is just not what will ultimately make me happy and I have watched the women in those roles on my team struggle so much to find time for their families with all the travel, so it's a constant push-pull between my bosses and me to let me stay where I am for as long as possible.

In an ideal world, I'd do something that got me out of the office setting and either a) had something to do with developing residential properties or b) allowed me to utilize my love of fitness without being a personal trainer / instructor.

arekeweg

I work in Product Safety for a major agricultural manufacturer.  I love the company but not my current position.  Product Safety is very important so that helps drive me.  I liked my prior positions (Marketing and Product Support) and would love to go back to those areas.  Plans are to become a SAHM which excites me!  The only downfall is I make a great salary and have good benefits so not looking forward to the salary changes (already switched medical plans to DH's).

kittenslove

I like my job, but I hate three people I work with and am frustrated with my company right now. This school year has been hard for me - I changed jobs (was a post secondary coordinator at a comprehensive school, now a data manager at an alternative school) and I changed schools. I think the change would have been okay, but I had a dream team I left behind, and am still mourning the loss of such a supportive and creative environment. 

I plan to return to work 10 weeks  or so after delivery. I am already dreading leaving my little one during the day. When it gets closer to the time, I am going to ask to transition to two or three days work from home, the rest in office. We shall see though.