Anonymous
12/01/2018 22:48
Subject: People who like their job
Lawyer for a labor union!
Anonymous
12/01/2018 22:14
Subject: People who like their job
Anonymous wrote:Scientist at a non-profit.
Interesting thing is 2 years ago I did not particularly like my job, and had felt lukewarm about my career choices since entering the workforce. I’m working for the same organization, but have evolved into a less technical and more management/leadership role, and I now am super engaged and excited about work (though also a bit more stressed). I think what has made the difference is more autonomy and respect, a clearer path to advancement, and day to day work that is better suited to my skills (more team and project management, less tech stuff). Management and coworkers that have my back and are fun to work with have also made a difference.
It’s made me realize that career fulfillment has a lot to do about the specific dynamics of a role, and office politics, and less about the actual field.
I still wish I picked a more lucrative profession though!
Yup. Just get a new job every 3 years and you'll be fine.
Anonymous
12/01/2018 22:14
Subject: People who like their job
Anonymous wrote:where?Anonymous wrote:I teach HS and I love it, but I definitely think it depends on your school environment. my principal is great, very responsive, and gives us freedom. I enjoy my coworkers for the most part
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Anonymous
12/01/2018 21:46
Subject: People who like their job
Scientist at a non-profit.
Interesting thing is 2 years ago I did not particularly like my job, and had felt lukewarm about my career choices since entering the workforce. I’m working for the same organization, but have evolved into a less technical and more management/leadership role, and I now am super engaged and excited about work (though also a bit more stressed). I think what has made the difference is more autonomy and respect, a clearer path to advancement, and day to day work that is better suited to my skills (more team and project management, less tech stuff). Management and coworkers that have my back and are fun to work with have also made a difference.
It’s made me realize that career fulfillment has a lot to do about the specific dynamics of a role, and office politics, and less about the actual field.
I still wish I picked a more lucrative profession though!
Interesting thing is 2 years ago I did not particularly like my job, and had felt lukewarm about my career choices since entering the workforce. I’m working for the same organization, but have evolved into a less technical and more management/leadership role, and I now am super engaged and excited about work (though also a bit more stressed). I think what has made the difference is more autonomy and respect, a clearer path to advancement, and day to day work that is better suited to my skills (more team and project management, less tech stuff). Management and coworkers that have my back and are fun to work with have also made a difference.
It’s made me realize that career fulfillment has a lot to do about the specific dynamics of a role, and office politics, and less about the actual field.
I still wish I picked a more lucrative profession though!
Anonymous
12/01/2018 21:32
Subject: People who like their job
Work as an assistant in a classroom with autistic and other SN 3 and 4 year olds. PT, not making much $$, exhausting, but so rewarding!
Anonymous
12/01/2018 21:15
Subject: Re:People who like their job
In house lawyer at a trade association. Intellectually stimulating, smart coworkers, reasonable hours and fair pay.
Anonymous
12/01/2018 21:13
Subject: Re:People who like their job
I work in advisory, so I spend my days talking to executives and giving them advice. I don’t have anything to sell to them (I’m what they’re paying for), so they are generally excited to talked to me and it’s really interesting hearing about their challenges and attempting to give them advice.
Anonymous
12/01/2018 21:02
Subject: Re:People who like their job
I am not a teacher but work in schools through a nonprofit organization. I love my job, but I don’t make a lot of money.
Anonymous
12/01/2018 21:01
Subject: People who like their job
I’m a preschool and primary teacher in a Reggio-Emilia school. I get to infuse curriculum inspired by the students’ interests with art and yoga every day.
Anonymous
12/01/2018 21:00
Subject: People who like their job
Just noting teaching is the first three responses!
Anonymous
12/01/2018 20:58
Subject: Re:People who like their job
I teach preschool, part time.
Anonymous
12/01/2018 20:45
Subject: People who like their job
where?Anonymous wrote:I teach HS and I love it, but I definitely think it depends on your school environment. my principal is great, very responsive, and gives us freedom. I enjoy my coworkers for the most part
Anonymous
12/01/2018 20:43
Subject: People who like their job
I teach HS and I love it, but I definitely think it depends on your school environment. my principal is great, very responsive, and gives us freedom. I enjoy my coworkers for the most part
Anonymous
12/01/2018 20:40
Subject: People who like their job
Anonymous wrote:If you for the most part enjoy (or more than tolerate) your work, what do you do? Feeling stuck, & looking for some ideas.
I teach in a MS Magnet program. Never a dull moment!
Anonymous
12/01/2018 20:35
Subject: People who like their job
If you for the most part enjoy (or more than tolerate) your work, what do you do? Feeling stuck, & looking for some ideas.