Comments on: Should You Love Your Job? http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/should-you-love-your-job/ Perspective on life less restricted Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:39:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jamspamhttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/should-you-love-your-job/#comment-36767 Jamspam Mon, 09 May 2011 13:07:00 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=3110#comment-36767 Hey Matt, Interesting perspective. It makes sense but need expansion. I've been on this planet for over 50 years and I've been an entrepreneur for most of them. The current downturn has hit me so hard that it is threatening to wipe out everything I have built up. I have fellow who works for me that leads a very simple life. He has several small sources of income that together give him diversity and safety. He's often out kayaking or relaxing with a book by mid afternoon. He had some weaknesses in his game like lack of a retirement savings plan and emergency funds but I've helped him to remedy this. Out of all this I've developed an entirely new way of approaching life and I'm making changes. You can check it out if you like at www.EasyMoneyEasyLife.com. You're absolutely right on one thing though. Money and business does not define you as a success. The people and experiences in your life do. nnThanks again MattnnArchien Hey Matt, Interesting perspective. It makes sense but need expansion. I’ve been on this planet for over 50 years and I’ve been an entrepreneur for most of them. The current downturn has hit me so hard that it is threatening to wipe out everything I have built up. I have fellow who works for me that leads a very simple life. He has several small sources of income that together give him diversity and safety. He’s often out kayaking or relaxing with a book by mid afternoon. He had some weaknesses in his game like lack of a retirement savings plan and emergency funds but I’ve helped him to remedy this. Out of all this I’ve developed an entirely new way of approaching life and I’m making changes. You can check it out if you like at http://www.EasyMoneyEasyLife.com. You’re absolutely right on one thing though. Money and business does not define you as a success. The people and experiences in your life do. nnThanks again MattnnArchien

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]]> By: Matt Cheuvronthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/should-you-love-your-job/#comment-28383 Matt Cheuvront Sat, 22 May 2010 00:17:08 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=3110#comment-28383 A lot of these emotions that tell us we need to LOVE our job has been enforced by American culture. I'm fortunate to have friends who live all over the world and the work/life balance is totally different there - so much so that they are REQUIRED to take their vacation time, and they get MUCH more of it than we do here in the states. We've been taught since a VERY early age that being professionally successful is the end all be all of living.<br><br>So, at some point we have to make a decision, do we let work consume us, or do we, at the end of the day, understand and appreciate that it's "just a job". I've gone down the path of the latter. I LOVE what I do, even when I don't like it every single day - and I'm extremely passionate about it - but it's a totally different kind of love. The REAL kind of love in our lives isn't a one way street - as you said - a job doesn't love you back - that kind of love has to be reserved for what really matters in life, your family and friends, the ones that will always be there.<br><br>All of our opinions don't mean anything in the grand scheme of things, but I very much agree with your thoughts here. Thanks for coming by and sharing a few words :) A lot of these emotions that tell us we need to LOVE our job has been enforced by American culture. I'm fortunate to have friends who live all over the world and the work/life balance is totally different there – so much so that they are REQUIRED to take their vacation time, and they get MUCH more of it than we do here in the states. We've been taught since a VERY early age that being professionally successful is the end all be all of living.

So, at some point we have to make a decision, do we let work consume us, or do we, at the end of the day, understand and appreciate that it's “just a job”. I've gone down the path of the latter. I LOVE what I do, even when I don't like it every single day – and I'm extremely passionate about it – but it's a totally different kind of love. The REAL kind of love in our lives isn't a one way street – as you said – a job doesn't love you back – that kind of love has to be reserved for what really matters in life, your family and friends, the ones that will always be there.

All of our opinions don't mean anything in the grand scheme of things, but I very much agree with your thoughts here. Thanks for coming by and sharing a few words :)

]]> By: Jessica Hannonhttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/should-you-love-your-job/#comment-28366 Jessica Hannon Thu, 20 May 2010 19:34:08 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=3110#comment-28366 I don't think it's necessary to love your job. I do how ever think it's vital to have passion for it otherwise what's the point of doing it? We only get one life. why would we want to spend the majority of it a job that we don't have passion for. I honestly think that no one should actually love their job. There was a comment early on that love should be exclusive for family and friends, the people in your life and I couldn't agree more. A job isn't something that will love you back and most American corporations care more about the company than the people who run it. Which that in in itself boggles my mind since it's the people who run the company... But that's a whole different topic... <br><br>Have passion for your job because you have to do it everyday.<br>Love you family and friends, they are what matters most.<br><br>And that's my opinion, which really, means nothing :)<br><br>@jessicahannon I don't think it's necessary to love your job. I do how ever think it's vital to have passion for it otherwise what's the point of doing it? We only get one life. why would we want to spend the majority of it a job that we don't have passion for. I honestly think that no one should actually love their job. There was a comment early on that love should be exclusive for family and friends, the people in your life and I couldn't agree more. A job isn't something that will love you back and most American corporations care more about the company than the people who run it. Which that in in itself boggles my mind since it's the people who run the company… But that's a whole different topic…

Have passion for your job because you have to do it everyday.
Love you family and friends, they are what matters most.

And that's my opinion, which really, means nothing :)

@jessicahannon

]]> By: Matt Cheuvronthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/should-you-love-your-job/#comment-15752 Matt Cheuvront Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:11:46 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=3110#comment-15752 Wise words Kevin - thanks for coming by and sharing. The main takeaway here is that money is not and will not ever be the end-all-be-all for me. I would MUCH rather do something for less money and be more personally fulfilled. There isn't a goal in my head that says I have to make six figures to be happy - I'd like to live comfortably - but wealth will never trump personal happiness. Wise words Kevin – thanks for coming by and sharing. The main takeaway here is that money is not and will not ever be the end-all-be-all for me. I would MUCH rather do something for less money and be more personally fulfilled. There isn’t a goal in my head that says I have to make six figures to be happy – I’d like to live comfortably – but wealth will never trump personal happiness.

]]> By: Matt Cheuvronthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/should-you-love-your-job/#comment-31613 Matt Cheuvront Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:11:00 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=3110#comment-31613 Wise words Kevin - thanks for coming by and sharing. The main takeaway here is that money is not and will not ever be the end-all-be-all for me. I would MUCH rather do something for less money and be more personally fulfilled. There isn't a goal in my head that says I have to make six figures to be happy - I'd like to live comfortably - but wealth will never trump personal happiness. Wise words Kevin – thanks for coming by and sharing. The main takeaway here is that money is not and will not ever be the end-all-be-all for me. I would MUCH rather do something for less money and be more personally fulfilled. There isn’t a goal in my head that says I have to make six figures to be happy – I’d like to live comfortably – but wealth will never trump personal happiness.

]]> By: Kevin MacDougalhttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/should-you-love-your-job/#comment-15721 Kevin MacDougal Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:45:47 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=3110#comment-15721 Our personal definitions of success for own lives is the very fiber of our personal identity, self esteem, happiness and motivation in life. I learned a long time ago that my self imposed measures of success were either milestones and markers on the upward path of life, or could work just the opposite and be the albatross or Millstone around my own neck.Having a realistic professional definition of success is important. Career goals and plans are very nessasary, but we are not just made of "WHAT" we do. It may sound silly but if "all" you are to yourself is "WHAT" you do, your professional accomplishments, who are you, when you are doing nothing?I think as most people mature we are prominently driven by "WHO" we feel we are, or are becoming. Moral values, spirituality, being happy, become more "important". Personal success is about happiness and fulfillment in life. Not what you "do" for a living, not how big your house is, not what kind of car you drive, not what neighborhood you live in. As you get older you learn the importance of feeding your personal goals as primary in life. Nurturing your own soul, not just your pocket book or wallet.For those of you who are just starting out in the workforce, my best recommendation is to find that thing in life that you can "DO" that not only feeds your wallet, but also feeds your soul, find that thing which makes you happy and accomplished by your own measure of personal success, and do it on purpose! Our personal definitions of success for own lives is the very fiber of our personal identity, self esteem, happiness and motivation in life. I learned a long time ago that my self imposed measures of success were either milestones and markers on the upward path of life, or could work just the opposite and be the albatross or Millstone around my own neck.

Having a realistic professional definition of success is important. Career goals and plans are very nessasary, but we are not just made of “WHAT” we do. It may sound silly but if “all” you are to yourself is “WHAT” you do, your professional accomplishments, who are you, when you are doing nothing?

I think as most people mature we are prominently driven by “WHO” we feel we are, or are becoming. Moral values, spirituality, being happy, become more “important”. Personal success is about happiness and fulfillment in life. Not what you “do” for a living, not how big your house is, not what kind of car you drive, not what neighborhood you live in. As you get older you learn the importance of feeding your personal goals as primary in life. Nurturing your own soul, not just your pocket book or wallet.

For those of you who are just starting out in the workforce, my best recommendation is to find that thing in life that you can “DO” that not only feeds your wallet, but also feeds your soul, find that thing which makes you happy and accomplished by your own measure of personal success, and do it on purpose!

]]> By: Kevin MacDougalhttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/should-you-love-your-job/#comment-31612 Kevin MacDougal Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:45:00 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=3110#comment-31612 Our personal definitions of success for own lives is the very fiber of our personal identity, self esteem, happiness and motivation in life. I learned a long time ago that my self imposed measures of success were either milestones and markers on the upward path of life, or could work just the opposite and be the albatross or Millstone around my own neck.Having a realistic professional definition of success is important. Career goals and plans are very nessasary, but we are not just made of "WHAT" we do. It may sound silly but if "all" you are to yourself is "WHAT" you do, your professional accomplishments, who are you, when you are doing nothing?I think as most people mature we are prominently driven by "WHO" we feel we are, or are becoming. Moral values, spirituality, being happy, become more "important". Personal success is about happiness and fulfillment in life. Not what you "do" for a living, not how big your house is, not what kind of car you drive, not what neighborhood you live in. As you get older you learn the importance of feeding your personal goals as primary in life. Nurturing your own soul, not just your pocket book or wallet.For those of you who are just starting out in the workforce, my best recommendation is to find that thing in life that you can "DO" that not only feeds your wallet, but also feeds your soul, find that thing which makes you happy and accomplished by your own measure of personal success, and do it on purpose! Our personal definitions of success for own lives is the very fiber of our personal identity, self esteem, happiness and motivation in life. I learned a long time ago that my self imposed measures of success were either milestones and markers on the upward path of life, or could work just the opposite and be the albatross or Millstone around my own neck.

Having a realistic professional definition of success is important. Career goals and plans are very nessasary, but we are not just made of “WHAT” we do. It may sound silly but if “all” you are to yourself is “WHAT” you do, your professional accomplishments, who are you, when you are doing nothing?

I think as most people mature we are prominently driven by “WHO” we feel we are, or are becoming. Moral values, spirituality, being happy, become more “important”. Personal success is about happiness and fulfillment in life. Not what you “do” for a living, not how big your house is, not what kind of car you drive, not what neighborhood you live in. As you get older you learn the importance of feeding your personal goals as primary in life. Nurturing your own soul, not just your pocket book or wallet.

For those of you who are just starting out in the workforce, my best recommendation is to find that thing in life that you can “DO” that not only feeds your wallet, but also feeds your soul, find that thing which makes you happy and accomplished by your own measure of personal success, and do it on purpose!

]]> By: Matt Cheuvronthttp://www.lifewithoutpants.com/philosophy/should-you-love-your-job/#comment-13619 Matt Cheuvront Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:26:28 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=3110#comment-13619 Beautifully written Vivian - and you'll get no argument from me. I think this goes perfectly with the idea of LOVING your job even when you may not necessarily LIKE it. Teaching is a skill, an art, a passion. It's something I am interested in myself (on some level) in my future. Being able to have a positive impact on so many others has to be extremely rewarding. I have the utmost respect and admiration for what you do.I have the pleasure of working in the healthcare industry as we speak (Pediatric Therapy) and while I do not work directly with children, it's very rewarding to be a part of an organization who is committed to helping children and restoring happiness to families. Thank you for coming by to share your perspective Vivan! Beautifully written Vivian – and you’ll get no argument from me. I think this goes perfectly with the idea of LOVING your job even when you may not necessarily LIKE it. Teaching is a skill, an art, a passion. It’s something I am interested in myself (on some level) in my future. Being able to have a positive impact on so many others has to be extremely rewarding. I have the utmost respect and admiration for what you do.

I have the pleasure of working in the healthcare industry as we speak (Pediatric Therapy) and while I do not work directly with children, it’s very rewarding to be a part of an organization who is committed to helping children and restoring happiness to families. Thank you for coming by to share your perspective Vivan!

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