I'm a fool, but I don't mind.
Well, I still love my new job. But after about 26 fairly stressful hours of work within two days, I think the honeymoon period is probably over. But it's my own fault and will teach me for absolutely having to work in journalism. Actually, it won't teach me. Call me a fool, but I'll have the interesting job over the 5.30pm finish any day.
posted by Bettina at 11:30 PM
14 Comments:
Good stuff.
November 20, 2008 at 11:53 AM
This is what I meant
Com'on this is also interesting work or shall I say walk? ;-)
November 20, 2008 at 4:41 PM
It is awesome that you can enjoy your job. Confucius said, "If you find a job you love, you'll never work a day in your life."
November 21, 2008 at 12:09 AM
people who enjoy their job wind up with more money in the end usually, and they are healthier too.
November 21, 2008 at 2:33 AM
hoo. watch out. it's getting very scary out there. be thankful you have a job. don't jump unless you have another place to land. and be thankful you don't work in finance.
November 21, 2008 at 6:58 AM
Ace- Yeah, I'm glad I love my job, otherwise I wouldn't put up with that much overtime.
Anna-Lys- It looks and sounds absolutely beautiful... I will have a think about it.
Larry- So true. Amen to that.
EM- Really? I have no hesitation in believing the happy part, but more money? I find that hard to believe, somehow. I, for example, am prepared to accept a job for less money if I love it, and I think other people do the same. I could make so much more money in PR than in journalism, but I wouldn't love it half as much.
Sera- Don't you worry, Sera, the thought of jumping wouldn't even cross my mind. I adore my job. And I have been known to get very involved with my work and do long hours occasionally- it's fairly normal for me. But I only do it if I care about what I do.
November 21, 2008 at 10:07 AM
When you like you job, you usually spend less money on health or psychological problems, and you don't spend as much money on substitute gratification in life, so in the end you have more money, because you save money, not because you salary is bigger. At least all of that is the theory....
November 24, 2008 at 2:39 AM
Enjoying what you do is the main thing. And you definitely seem to, so...go get them girl!
Ps. I just awarded your blog a nifty little award. Come check it out ;)
November 24, 2008 at 5:24 AM
Still think you need a Clark to go with your Lois :D
November 24, 2008 at 7:44 AM
EM- Right. That makes more sense now. Still in theory though.
Imogen- Thanks for giving me an award, chickie. Love it.
SJ- A particular Clark, or just any Clark?
November 24, 2008 at 7:53 AM
Glad to hear you are enjoying it so much in spite of the long hours. Dong something you enjoy for a living has got to be good for you.
November 24, 2008 at 3:20 PM
they say it might rain this afternoon. i've an appointment for a spa massage at 2 o'clock. ask me if i care if it rains. i'll save you the bother: let it rain, let it rain. i don't care. because i'm spoiling myself today.
November 26, 2008 at 3:41 AM
I would have thought a two day honeymoon would be grounds for divorce. Then again, my work and I aren't on speaking terms, so I'm not really one to judge.
November 26, 2008 at 4:31 AM
You be careful, and don't forget to dance!!!!
(( hug ))
November 26, 2008 at 3:57 PM
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