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Tiffanie
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What is the difference between doing something you love, and doing something for the money?
A big part of our lives is financial security, and it seems as if most people will get a job just for the money although they might not like the job. As a person who works without any love for what you do, are you satisfied with your life ? As a person who is passionate in what you do but does not make that much money, are you satisfied with your life? #money #job
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Ashley Oliveira
Training Coordinator
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Ashley’s Answer
Ever hear that saying, "if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life?" That saying is awful. I can say that I love what I do, but it is incredibly hard work. Some days, it feels like no matter how hard I push for things, I am in a standstill. Other days, when I am training a person and I watch that light go on and can see that they're getting it, it's the most rewarding feeling in the world.
The people that tell you money isn't everything....those people are correct to a point. Money isn't everything, but it certainly helps. If i made less than I was right now, I'd be looking for another job because while passion for your work is important, how can you be passionate when you're not sure if you can pay your rent this month?
If you can find something you enjoy, that you have passion for and make a decent living doing it, figure out a way to keep growing in that career. I started out as a customer service representative, but I loved helping others learn. I moved into an intern position and was eventually hired into a trainer role. I love what I do, but eventually I want to make more money doing it, and that means looking to continue growing as a trainer. What career drives you? What does the long term career path look like for you? If you can see the starting line all the way to the finish line with different roles and responsibilities along the way, ask yourself if that's what you could see yourself doing? Ask yourself if after years of doing the same job you started out loving, would you still love it?
Good luck!
The people that tell you money isn't everything....those people are correct to a point. Money isn't everything, but it certainly helps. If i made less than I was right now, I'd be looking for another job because while passion for your work is important, how can you be passionate when you're not sure if you can pay your rent this month?
If you can find something you enjoy, that you have passion for and make a decent living doing it, figure out a way to keep growing in that career. I started out as a customer service representative, but I loved helping others learn. I moved into an intern position and was eventually hired into a trainer role. I love what I do, but eventually I want to make more money doing it, and that means looking to continue growing as a trainer. What career drives you? What does the long term career path look like for you? If you can see the starting line all the way to the finish line with different roles and responsibilities along the way, ask yourself if that's what you could see yourself doing? Ask yourself if after years of doing the same job you started out loving, would you still love it?
Good luck!
Ken Simmons
Assist with Recognizing and Developing Potential
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Ken’s Answer
Hi Tiffanie!
Here are some tips from experts:
https://www.themuse.com/advice/you-can-love-what-you-do-for-a-living-but-still-think-it-feels-like-work
https://www.themuse.com/advice/9-ways-to-instantly-improve-your-mood-at-work-even-if-your-job-is-meh
https://www.themuse.com/advice/do-what-you-love-how-to-identify-pursue-your-passions
Also, here are some tips on becoming financially secure: http://www.lifehack.org/articles/money/10-habits-financially-stable-people-have.html
Ken Simmons