FabSwingers.com forum: I do it for love

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Years ago I had to retrain in a different job so I could be at home in the holidays for my daughter .... no choice , I had no childcare

8 years on I absolutely love my job but it’s very poorly paid for what I do. I could leave now, but I have a community and families that need people who genuinely care - not just do the job for spare cash.

So I stay .... because I worry, care and want to make a difference to them

My question ( I’m full of them today )

Your job - do it for love or not ?

Or are you lucky enough to not work but volunteer ? Or are you ladies or gents at leisure ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t do it for love I do it because I have to but I love it yes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love might be a bit strong, I'd rather take your 2nd option but I don't dread going to work. The environment is good, I plan my own day. It's in a personal interest area of mine, so things are ok...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I don’t do it for love I do it because I have to but I love it yes. "

That’s good though

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Love might be a bit strong, I'd rather take your 2nd option but I don't dread going to work. The environment is good, I plan my own day. It's in a personal interest area of mine, so things are ok...

Another good one

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By *ookie46Woman
over a year ago

Deepest darkest Peru

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don’t do it for love I do it because I have to but I love it yes.

That’s good though

It is and it makes people so happy, how can i not love that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm going back to uni after the summer because I want to train in a job I know I'd love. I don't want to spend my life dreading going in each day.

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By * Lexi xWoman
over a year ago

stockport

I’m a lady of leisure......

I’m thinking after the school holidays I’d like a job though.

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By *irth.Minge.FireMan
over a year ago

Seen in far off places

I don't do it for love; just for the big house, the fleet of cars, luxurious holidays, and sharp suits...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I recently left a job I loved due to the company starting to demand more and more with less staff.

Started a new job 2 weeks ago and so far thoroughly enjoying it.

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By *ookie46Woman
over a year ago

Deepest darkest Peru

I love my job and the children and families I support. Unfortunately I’m been made redundant at the end of August so instead of taking on a similar role I’m going to follow my dream and I’ve applied for a midwifery course

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By *il FiskMan
over a year ago

sefton

I still love my job, its the idiots who get in my way of doing it that send me nuclear!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I genuinely have a great time at work, it’s a tough job at times, I see the worst in people daily and I see some horrific things but it’s all about who you work with and I work with the best bunch of fuckwits you’d ever hope to meet. I look forward to going to work, I’d miss it if I didn’t go.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Years ago I had to retrain in a different job so I could be at home in the holidays for my daughter .... no choice , I had no childcare

So I stay .... because I worry, care and want to make a difference to them

My question ( I’m full of them today )

Your job - do it for love or not ?

Or are you lucky enough to not work but volunteer ? Or are you ladies or gents at leisure ? "
work to live not live to work, if the job you do is enjoyable and it pays just enough for you to LIVE then stay, I love my work and it pays well but would rather have time than money these days

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By *ax_uk_2009Man
over a year ago

Wilmslow

Your job - do it for love or not ?

Or are you lucky enough to not work but volunteer ? Or are you ladies or gents at leisure ? "

I don’t think love quite describes it. I like my team and they make the job rewarding. But it is the lack of “love” shown by my managers that hurts.

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

I do a job for a company that supports people across the country so that aspect is rewarding.

My role in the company has become very far removed from that thi over the years. But it pays me well enough to work part time so in that respect I'm lucky.

The actual job doesn't stretch me or engage me anymore.

I do have the opportunity to do vol work in my free time tho, which is much more fun.

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

"I love my job and the children and families I support. Unfortunately I’m been made redundant at the end of August so instead of taking on a similar role I’m going to follow my dream and I’ve applied for a midwifery course "

Excellent

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I don’t do it for love I do it because I have to but I love it yes.

That’s good though

It is and it makes people so happy, how can i not love that

True true

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By *pitfiremk10Man
over a year ago

Gloucester

I was in road transport till April and loved it. However I moved to Spain and dont miss it one bit. I'm now selling my house here so I can buy a country house with a cattery or cat hotel. I simply cant wait to take it on as it's a total life change and also being single is a nice way to be.

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By *VineMan
over a year ago

The right place

I like what I do, and I like the people I work with. I don’t love it though. It pays reasonably well and allows me to travel a bit which is good for my fab life.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm going back to uni after the summer because I want to train in a job I know I'd love. I don't want to spend my life dreading going in each day. "

Do it do it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I absolutely love what I do! Never had a bad day in 9 years!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m a lady of leisure......

I’m thinking after the school holidays I’d like a job though. "

Lucky you

Wow .. are you a closet millionaire ??

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I don't do it for love; just for the big house, the fleet of cars, luxurious holidays, and sharp suits..."

Of course

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I recently left a job I loved due to the company starting to demand more and more with less staff.

Started a new job 2 weeks ago and so far thoroughly enjoying it."

Good

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Ah how lovely

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

I do it for the money. Pure and simple.

It pays well above average and I’ve 25 years pensionable service with the same company. All this means I’m fortunate that I can retire at 55. I certainly wouldn’t do it cause I enjoy it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am so lucky because I love what I do. Sometimes I take a step back and think "I can't fucking believe I get paid to do this".

I used to work a job I hated. Cried ever morning going in. No amount of money is worth that. Do what you love and find a way to make it pay.

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

I don't have to work but I know I would be bored silly if I didn't. I am in a profession that can be hard and challenging at times but I do it because I love it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I’m glad I’m not the only one who works for love and to help others

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By *illy_the_tvTV/TS
over a year ago

hoorn, Netherlands

My job is just a paycheck, the only job i ever genuinely wanted to do was be a policeman, but then you get older and realise their hours are horrific and their pay is crap.

I'd rather tolerate a job and have the money to enjoy myself out of work than enjoy my job and worry about money

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By * Lexi xWoman
over a year ago

stockport

"I’m a lady of leisure......

I’m thinking after the school holidays I’d like a job though.

Lucky you

Wow .. are you a closet millionaire ??

Hardly!! Lol

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By *ryst In IsoldeWoman
over a year ago

your imagination

I love my job!! At the moment I volunteer as the organisation I work with had their funding cut and couldn't renew my contract... But I couldn't imagine working anywhere else

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My job is just a paycheck, the only job i ever genuinely wanted to do was be a policeman, but then you get older and realise their hours are horrific and their pay is crap.

I'd rather tolerate a job and have the money to enjoy myself out of work than enjoy my job and worry about money"

I worry constantly about money

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love my job!! At the moment I volunteer as the organisation I work with had their funding cut and couldn't renew my contract... But I couldn't imagine working anywhere else

Love love this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My job is just a paycheck, the only job i ever genuinely wanted to do was be a policeman, but then you get older and realise their hours are horrific and their pay is crap.

I'd rather tolerate a job and have the money to enjoy myself out of work than enjoy my job and worry about money"

Working shifts has its plus points. On many a winters morning after finishing nights it’s great to go home to bed as the rest of the world trudges through the slush on their way to work. And 40k a year isn’t too bad.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My job is just a paycheck, the only job i ever genuinely wanted to do was be a policeman, but then you get older and realise their hours are horrific and their pay is crap.

I'd rather tolerate a job and have the money to enjoy myself out of work than enjoy my job and worry about money

I didn’t need to know the amount but expect some mails now

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

I've never been paid well and thus have never worked 'for money'.

We spend 2/3rds of our life at work so you might as well do something you love.

I enjoy my current job, massively under paid with stupid anti social hours

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By *nowwhitexxx1Woman
over a year ago

Hull

I used to do it for love... Im a District Nurse...but the politics just sucked my soul dry even though I loved my patients .. I had to make a choice be miserable for the rest of my life or get off my arse... After 19 years I didn't know what I could do, So I spent two years looking and left to become self employed doing what I do now. It hasn't been easy.. But I couldn't be happier and I'm still helping people.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've never been paid well and thus have never worked 'for money'.

We spend 2/3rds of our life at work so you might as well do something you love.

I enjoy my current job, massively under paid with stupid anti social hours"

But you love it ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I used to do it for love... Im a District Nurse...but the politics just sucked my soul dry even though I loved my patients .. I had to make a choice be miserable for the rest of my life or get off my arse... After 19 years I didn't know what I could do, So I spent two years looking and left to become self employed doing what I do now. It hasn't been easy.. But I couldn't be happier and I'm still helping people. "

You’re a massive inspiration- seriously

How you’re single still baffles me

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

"I've never been paid well and thus have never worked 'for money'.

We spend 2/3rds of our life at work so you might as well do something you love.

I enjoy my current job, massively under paid with stupid anti social hours

But you love it ?"

No. I enjoy it.

The people are bitchy as fuck. Amazing place to work though, never a dull moment. Not much in regards to job satisfaction. And for those reasons I can't label it as 'love'.

I loved my previous job and love my other hob/hobby.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've never been paid well and thus have never worked 'for money'.

We spend 2/3rds of our life at work so you might as well do something you love.

I enjoy my current job, massively under paid with stupid anti social hours

But you love it ?

No. I enjoy it.

The people are bitchy as fuck. Amazing place to work though, never a dull moment. Not much in regards to job satisfaction. And for those reasons I can't label it as 'love'.

I loved my previous job and love my other hob/hobby. "

Everywhere you go ... there will be bitchy people

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I work where I do for convenience, it fits well around my little people. If they need me while they're at school I'm 2 minutes away. The pay is shit but I work with some great people who make it for me, and it's a nice environment. I don't have to work but if I didn't I'd be bored silly!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I work where I do for convenience, it fits well around my little people. If they need me while they're at school I'm 2 minutes away. The pay is shit but I work with some great people who make it for me, and it's a nice environment. I don't have to work but if I didn't I'd be bored silly!"

Ah ok

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My job can be high pressure and also working in stressful environments, do I love it? No, I did when I was a lot younger, but I do get a very big buzz from it. Do I do it for family etc? Unfortunately that's a big no.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My job can be high pressure and also working in stressful environments, do I love it? No, I did when I was a lot younger, but I do get a very big buzz from it. Do I do it for family etc? Unfortunately that's a big no."

Do you absolutely love where you work though ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was in a job I thoroughly disliked for two years, it was poorly paid and poorly managed, I could have left at anytime but I stayed because of my colleagues, we all felt like we needed to stick it out for each other. However, one by one we’ve all left. I eventually decided to go back to

Uni to complete a masters (which I’ve nearly finished!), hopefully from that I’ll get a decent job that I enjoy that pays well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My job is just a paycheck, the only job i ever genuinely wanted to do was be a policeman, but then you get older and realise their hours are horrific and their pay is crap.

I'd rather tolerate a job and have the money to enjoy myself out of work than enjoy my job and worry about money

I didn’t need to know the amount but expect some mails now

I was replying to the post about police officers shifts and wages being crap.

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

I work because I have to, it’s not well paid for what I do but I do it because there are worse places to be and worse people to work for, I enjoy the little family vibe we have in my dept tho

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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago

A world all of his own

I work in the manufacturing industry so it's purely for the money.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was in a job I thoroughly disliked for two years, it was poorly paid and poorly managed, I could have left at anytime but I stayed because of my colleagues, we all felt like we needed to stick it out for each other. However, one by one we’ve all left. I eventually decided to go back to

Uni to complete a masters (which I’ve nearly finished!), hopefully from that I’ll get a decent job that I enjoy that pays well."
You will enjoy a job more because you have a masters? Congratulations by the way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Uni to complete a masters (which I’ve nearly finished!), hopefully from that I’ll get a decent job that I enjoy that pays well.You will enjoy a job more because you have a masters? Congratulations by the way

Yes, because I chose to do a masters in something I am interested in and feel passionate about. Makes sense, no?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Uni to complete a masters (which I’ve nearly finished!), hopefully from that I’ll get a decent job that I enjoy that pays well."

Well done you

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My job is just a paycheck, the only job i ever genuinely wanted to do was be a policeman, but then you get older and realise their hours are horrific and their pay is crap.

I'd rather tolerate a job and have the money to enjoy myself out of work than enjoy my job and worry about money

I didn’t need to know the amount but expect some mails now

I was replying to the post about police officers shifts and wages being crap. "

Oh apologies

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I work because I have to, it’s not well paid for what I do but I do it because there are worse places to be and worse people to work for, I enjoy the little family vibe we have in my dept tho

That’s lovely

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I work in the manufacturing industry so it's purely for the money."

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By *uzukiNo1Woman
over a year ago

Rhyl

I love my job.....clients are amazing, places I go people I meet ....couldn't sit on my arse all day doing nothing......

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By *latinumkittenWoman
over a year ago

from Home Counties to Middle Earth

I love what I do (even though it's quite stressful) and the opportunities it affords me. Anything else would just be a means to a end.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love my job.....clients are amazing, places I go people I meet ....couldn't sit on my arse all day doing nothing......

Me either

I volunteered for a year just to get my foot in the door to do this job

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love what I do (even though it's quite stressful) and the opportunities it affords me. Anything else would just be a means to a end."

I get that x

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By *uzukiNo1Woman
over a year ago

Rhyl

"I love my job.....clients are amazing, places I go people I meet ....couldn't sit on my arse all day doing nothing......

Me either

I volunteered for a year just to get my foot in the door to do this job "

That's a great start and looks good on the CV to......employers love volunteer work, shows get up and go.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not working atm due to health issues, but normally I'm a makeup artist. I love it.

It's stressful at times but so much fun!

I hope to be able to go back to it in some way, at somepoint but I also want to do other things.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love my job.....clients are amazing, places I go people I meet ....couldn't sit on my arse all day doing nothing......

Me either

I volunteered for a year just to get my foot in the door to do this job

That's a great start and looks good on the CV to......employers love volunteer work, shows get up and go.....

No choice so I had to train in a way I’d learn

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm not working atm due to health issues, but normally I'm a makeup artist. I love it.

It's stressful at times but so much fun!

I hope to be able to go back to it in some way, at somepoint but I also want to do other things."

Get well soon x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not working atm due to health issues, but normally I'm a makeup artist. I love it.

It's stressful at times but so much fun!

I hope to be able to go back to it in some way, at somepoint but I also want to do other things.

Get well soon x"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Who wouldn’t love being a brewer

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Who wouldn’t love being a brewer "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My job is also just a paycheck, I used to love it.

Helping people with there cars amd feeling a sense of achievement but what with everything becoming about productivity and efficiencys it's turned soul less to a degree

It's well paid because of my job title..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fortunate to have been able to retire two years ago.

I didn't hate my job (professional medical) but never enjoyed it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Years ago I had to retrain in a different job so I could be at home in the holidays for my daughter .... no choice , I had no childcare

So I stay .... because I worry, care and want to make a difference to them

My question ( I’m full of them today )

Your job - do it for love or not ?

Or are you lucky enough to not work but volunteer ? Or are you ladies or gents at leisure ? "

I am in the same boat as you, luckily I do love my job, but I wish it paid more!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe my mindset is very different to the rest but any job that I do, I can make it enjoyable for myself and I always work my arse off.

Some of the jobs have been very rewarding and I was in the same mode of thinking that I shouldn’t leave because I genuinely care for my patients. Sometimes, it’s only you who really know what level of care you are providing whilst others are oblivious to it.

However, at the end of the day, you need to look out for yourself too. As much as a job is rewarding, enjoyable and one that you think you need to stay for your service users. You need to make sure that job is looking out for you too.

That’s why I recently changed my job for better hours and better pay. May not be as rewarding as my previous role, but there’s a different element to it now.

At the end of the day, I still need to pay my bills and enjoy my life. I don’t mind what job I do, as long as it puts food on my plate, a roof over my head and pays for the hotels and condoms (wink wink).

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My job is also just a paycheck, I used to love it.

Helping people with there cars amd feeling a sense of achievement but what with everything becoming about productivity and efficiencys it's turned soul less to a degree

It's well paid because of my job title.."

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Fortunate to have been able to retire two years ago.

I didn't hate my job (professional medical) but never enjoyed it."

Lucky you - enjoy

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By *eplicant JoWoman
over a year ago

Sussex countryside

I like my job I guess, mainly because it works around home life really well and is convenient. I have been there for 10 years so it cant be that bad

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do you absolutely love where you work though ?"

Depends were I am the places and people very a lot, so it's yes and no.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like my job I guess, mainly because it works around home life really well and is convenient. I have been there for 10 years so it cant be that bad

If you smile , it’s not that bad

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Do you absolutely love where you work though ?

Depends were I am the places and people very a lot, so it's yes and no."

I get that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love what I do and I get the appreciation from people I help. But pay is not great. I can just about manage to pay my rent.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love what I do and I get the appreciation from people I help. But pay is not great. I can just about manage to pay my rent."

I know the feeling

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I love what I do and I get the appreciation from people I help. But pay is not great. I can just about manage to pay my rent.

I know the feeling "

But I could be without a job and without a roof over my head. That's how I look at it.

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By *illy_the_tvTV/TS
over a year ago

hoorn, Netherlands

"My job is just a paycheck, the only job i ever genuinely wanted to do was be a policeman, but then you get older and realise their hours are horrific and their pay is crap.

I'd rather tolerate a job and have the money to enjoy myself out of work than enjoy my job and worry about money

I'm self employed so it's hard to enjoy the prospect of if I dont work indent earn. So no holidays, no getting ill. I've had 8 days off ill in 8 and a half years and that was because I had surgery. Not been on holiday since 2010

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

I love my job but I don’t love the need for it.

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By *ig9incherforuMan
over a year ago

Welwyn

"I love what I do and I get the appreciation from people I help. But pay is not great. I can just about manage to pay my rent.

I know the feeling

But I could be without a job and without a roof over my head. That's how I look at it."

That's a great positive way of looking at it

Wouldn't say I love my job

Good days Bad days

Great pics BTW

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thanks

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