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does security job really make you happy?
The reason i asked many people this question is because people go to school for years to not be happy with a job they do not like.
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Malgo’s Answer
Hey Derek! Figuring out what brings you joy is a personal journey. Sometimes, we get caught up in what others tell us we should do or achieve, but it's different for everyone. If I were in your shoes, I'd think about what happiness and success mean to me. Knowing these two things can guide you in choosing the right lifestyle and career path. I'd also suggest checking out this friendly online course from Yale University called "The Science of Wellbeing." It helped me gain a deeper understanding of happiness. Here's the link: https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being
Wishing you the best of luck, Derek, in discovering what truly makes you happy!
Wishing you the best of luck, Derek, in discovering what truly makes you happy!
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LaTerricka’s Answer
I wouldn't question will a security job make you happy because that's a question only you would truly know the answer to because you are the only one who truly knows yourself and what will make you fulfilled in this life. A lot of people get into careers they did not like because sometimes we try and fail and that's okay. You really just have to figure out what you find enjoyable to do every day to make your career and that may take a few tries or it may take one. Regardless just take the time to find what you don't mind doing everyday that could make you enough money to sustain you for the rest of your life.
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Francislainy’s Answer
Job security can help you feel "comfortable" and that can add to your overall feeling of happiness, but it's not everything that's to it. Even if you have a nice and secure job, life can still bring you unhappy situations. I'd say happiness normally comes more from cultivating nice relationships and dealings with the ones around you and building resilience to deal with the things life may thrown at you. Being a religious person myself, I would also credit having a faith to my overall feeling of wellbeing.
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Malati’s Answer
Derek, what you have asked is a profound question. Does a job in Security (or indeed any job anywhere), make you happy? Happiness, as I have found in my 6 decades of existence, is a matter of choice. You can choose to be happy in the most difficult situation or be unhappy when surrounded by everything you desire.
Having said that, I know that life can sometime throw each one of us into terrible situations where it seems impossible to be happy. We can never choose our life situations but we can choose how we deal with them. We can use our will power, imagination, our gratitude for what we have, and find ways to stop being unhappy. This is what we need to do, whether at work or at home or with friends.
So, choose a line of work that excites you, where you feel you have the aptitude and talent and which you have the patience to study for. Then, do everything in your capacity to deliver high value on the job, make a difference to the organisation and aim to find happiness. If you find the organisation does not suit you and you are unhappy, find another job that works better. As long as you are very sure about what you want, and intend strongly to find it, you will:).
I hope this helps!
Work with a career counsellor to find your aptitude for various lines of work, determine which lines will work best for you.
Check the courses of study for the career path you have chosen, ensure you have the time and means to pursue it.
Once you have completed the course, start looking for companies which provide the environment you need. That practise the values that are important to you.
Do your best to get into such an organisation. Work well, beyond the call of duty. Stay happy.
Having said that, I know that life can sometime throw each one of us into terrible situations where it seems impossible to be happy. We can never choose our life situations but we can choose how we deal with them. We can use our will power, imagination, our gratitude for what we have, and find ways to stop being unhappy. This is what we need to do, whether at work or at home or with friends.
So, choose a line of work that excites you, where you feel you have the aptitude and talent and which you have the patience to study for. Then, do everything in your capacity to deliver high value on the job, make a difference to the organisation and aim to find happiness. If you find the organisation does not suit you and you are unhappy, find another job that works better. As long as you are very sure about what you want, and intend strongly to find it, you will:).
I hope this helps!
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Cam’s Answer
There are plenty of happy security guards and plenty of unhappy security guards. When it comes to choosing a career, you should focus on what interests you. Life is an adventure with happy and unhappy times. Doing something you find interesting/engaging is key.
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Michael’s Answer
Hey Derek, Security is a broad field but let me tell you a little about my career. I went to school for Criminal Justice and while going to school I got a job in loss prevention at Sears (yeah, it has been a while...) First off I loved that job which inspired me to get an additional degree in Asset Protection. This resulted in me starting a job a Circuit City (I know...) where I worked for 13 years. In my final years there I was a director. After that, I moved over to Verizon where I have been for the past 14 years.
Now to answer your question. Absolutely you can be happy in the security career field. I could have never imagined when I started what opportunities this career field can lead to if you are curious and motivated! I hope this helps!
Feel free to reach out if you have additional questions about the security career field.
Now to answer your question. Absolutely you can be happy in the security career field. I could have never imagined when I started what opportunities this career field can lead to if you are curious and motivated! I hope this helps!
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Kjell’s Answer
Hi Derek - one thing you can do is read the book "The Good Enough Job" by Simone Stolzoff - wonderful set of examples and open-ended thinking on this topic. Spoiler alert: companies are deeply incentivized in having you associate your self-worth with productivity and belonging at the company. It's why there are so many office perks. COVID blew that assumption up as many workplaces were forced into remote work arrangements - which was a mixed bag for many and continues to be to this day.
Happiness is not something you "earn", it's a side-effect of the expectations you set for yourself and the pursuits you partake in. Work is a part of life - most people want some sense of security. But how you define "job security" is both personal and practical. How much money do you need? How much status? What does "progression" look like to you? What about family, hobbies, spirituality, service, etc.?
Develop a "work/life recipe" that works for you - your job may literally be something that pays the bills enabling other aspects of your life's pursuits or endeavors. Or perhaps your life's work is best expressed via professional endeavors. I like the definition of "security" that includes more than just money - it's social, spiritual, community, health, family, money, etc. Everything plays a role; work on balancing what's important to you. Don't let any one aspect overshadow any of the others that you deem to be important to live a secure life.
Happiness is not something you "earn", it's a side-effect of the expectations you set for yourself and the pursuits you partake in. Work is a part of life - most people want some sense of security. But how you define "job security" is both personal and practical. How much money do you need? How much status? What does "progression" look like to you? What about family, hobbies, spirituality, service, etc.?
Develop a "work/life recipe" that works for you - your job may literally be something that pays the bills enabling other aspects of your life's pursuits or endeavors. Or perhaps your life's work is best expressed via professional endeavors. I like the definition of "security" that includes more than just money - it's social, spiritual, community, health, family, money, etc. Everything plays a role; work on balancing what's important to you. Don't let any one aspect overshadow any of the others that you deem to be important to live a secure life.