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Anonymous wrote:OP, I've never understood the notion of working for fulfillment.

I work to earn my leisure time.

Possible exception is being your own boss. But working for someone else as a form of purpose and fulfillment is really idiotic.

It's weird around here how people define themselves by what they do.

I work for fulfillment. It's the best use of the time and talents I've been given. My kids don't need me at home, my parents are healthy. I studied for years to be able to do my work. My whole life should just be about leisure time and not purpose?

Not necessarily things that don't go together. Some people find their purpose from their commitments and pursuits outside work.

Probably a little of both is the best balance we can all hope for when you think about it. I do get the sentiment that PP has posted though in some ways that we do a disservice to younger generations in focusing their minds to think about passion/ ultimate fulfillment/ identity from their career and that the rest is just frivolous. Its not a realistic goal for most and for many maybe it shouldn't be. I mean its set as a satirical piece but a lot of it is actually pretty serious and advice that no one is getting but maybe should: http://www.theonion.com/blogpost/find-the-thing-youre-most-passionate-about-then-do-31742

I hate my current job. I exist to keep a line budget open. I wait around and literally beg for work. I'm generally in an office suite alone. I'm not tooting my own horn, but I am generally more capable than most all of my colleagues in my department, which isn't actually saying all that much. Actually, the faculty adviser and VP of/to the department have minced no words in reporting as much, which gets awkward since they have no tact when it comes to saying this in front of others.

Its pretty dysfunctional here.

I thrive when I am busy with multiple things and working with lots of people. This job was a total bait and switch from what I interviewed for but I was changing fields after finishing a master's and took what I could.

I negotiated down to part time (70% schedule) because my salary is low anyway so I might as well see my kid a bit more and I'm not bringing in big money anyway. I wish it were different, but I'm staying in until kid #2 comes and then quitting and going back into the job hunt around 5 months post-partum!

Anonymous wrote:OP, I've never understood the notion of working for fulfillment.

I work to earn my leisure time.

Possible exception is being your own boss. But working for someone else as a form of purpose and fulfillment is really idiotic.

It's weird around here how people define themselves by what they do.

I work for fulfillment. It's the best use of the time and talents I've been given. My kids don't need me at home, my parents are healthy. I studied for years to be able to do my work. My whole life should just be about leisure time and not purpose?

Yes, that is why I am a SAHM. It made me physically sick to go to work every day and I was miserable. I intended to go back in a few years but much happier at home. Wish I had a job I loved. I know a lot of people who love what they do and working is very positive for them. It goes both ways.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really like work, am out of work, and am envious of those who say they hate their work.

What field? Get to a staffing agency. My theory is that businesses are hiring around here but they're getting too much interest, so they're working more with agencies and letting them wade through initial interviews.

I'm an electrical engineer in telecom, but I'm 60 and, well, you know . . .. But I like to work.

Get on linked in ASAP. Get someone to snap a good picture of you in a business suit and load it. Get in touch with your network. Look for 1099 positions. Recruiters. They don't care about your age, they just want a commission. If you're qualified for a job they have, they'll present you.

Sundays are depressing, when I have to anticipate Mondays....