Happier without a job!

[dulaney0330]

Originally Posted by brendannz

a good question to ask yourself, might be what do you want to be doing? and what are you passionate about?

Obviously your current job isn't feeding this passion, but it's possible if you know what it is you could at least put 5 hours a week into it? Have more fun..
Hope this post was helpful

Thanks for the empathy!

I took several career tests online and all of them came back the same: I like to help others and counseling,housekeeping, and an aide would be perfect for me.

I either want to counsel or work with the elderly, preferably both. I am passionate about giving joy and kindness to others and growing relationships.

While, I thought being by myself walking dogs would be ideal, it isn't feeding the passion.

I am going to apply for a home aide to assist the elderly and a couple counseling positions. My mother has a genuine care and compassion for the elderly and I picked this up since childhood. I feel so good taking care of the elderly and I am very happy doing it.

[dulaney0330]

Originally Posted by ValerieM

I can totally relate to this feeling. My personality when I'm at work and when I'm not at work is like night and day. My job isn't particularly stressful (I realize a lot of people have it a lot worse than I do) but I'm definitely not happy having to show up there every day and the negativity often carries on throughout the day if I let it. I have a few side projects going on and they periodically get stalled simply because I'm in a not-so-great mood. I'm sure many of you can relate.

The only thing that eases the anxiety and frustration I feel is to see it as a challenge. In other words, I see it as an opportunity to watch my emotional state and to practice controlling my actions toward this job and in general. Sometimes I win, sometimes I don't... but I've been getting better at staying positive more often. If I can take anything away from this job, it's some sense of emotional mastery.

thanks! I definitely know what you mean and I have begun to say to myself, "how is this job improving my weaknesses? How is this job improving me?"