Working a "job you love"

[Sycamore]

It seems fairly common for people to give advise to younger people along the lines of "work a job you love, and you'll never work a day in your life".

Coming to think of it, I don't think there's anyone I know who actually does this. Sure, I enjoy my job (sometimes..) and it's somewhat interesting on occasion, but I was wondering if there's anyone here who actually does do something they love?

I'm 22 and work in Engineering, so while (I believe) it's a good industry to be in, I do come into contact with lots of primarily older people who seem to just dislike what they do, but keep plodding on due to needing the salary.

It's a few hours into work on a Monday, and there are already people who seem they've had enough already

I'd value happiness and job satisfaction over an increased salary etc, but I've only been working for a few years so I'm likely just being naïve.

Have a good week all.

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Evanivitch said:

I'm 5 years into my engineering career and quite happy to say I love it.

I get what OP means, but it very much depends on the circumstances. Even within my employer, there's a programme run by engineers waiting for retirement, and another programme run by engineers that have a good laugh and a passion for the job. Yes there are days the crud piles high, but by and large we enjoy what we do.

It is a job though, but one I take enjoyment in. And whilst I appreciate the comments on work and play mixing, I could never do what I do for work as a hobby. It would be hugely expensive and borderline illegal for a start!

I got an apprenticeship when I left school, and studied in my spare time. Got my HNC in Mechanical Engineering by the time I'd finished it, and now I'm studying a degree in my spare time while working full time still. It's time consuming but I'm sure it'll be worth it some day. I enjoy my job, but like most jobs it has its down days.

Although I did mix work & play at my last employer as I ended up dating the admin girl still together now, mind.

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brrapp said:

SilverSixer said:

. What is the best paid driving job?

Probably this one :-





Bit of a stiff recruitment process though.

Edited by brrapp on Thursday 9th February 10:37

Eh, our politicians get paid a fair whack and they're intent on driving the country into the ground

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sparks_E39 said:

jonnyb said:

Start worrying and get yourself a pension

I pay into a pension, not sure why I have to worry?

This is PH mate. If I had £1 every time someone (mostly a baby boomer gen) told me I NEED a mortgage & pension, I'd be able to buy a house in the economy they ruined

All jokes aside, I seem to earn similarly to yourself and also manage fine. I get the impression a large % of users here live in substantially more expensive areas, so £10 an hour is unthinkable. It's one of the few things the West Midlands has going for it, if you ignore the famine/disease/crime..

Thanks for the replies so far all - It's good to have an insight from others.