It seems there is a record, skipping over and over in my head and it is making me exceptionally depressed.
"It dosen't matter if you're unhappy, as long as you're financially secure. Don't plan for your personal or emotional future, just make sure you have money in the bank."
Is this all there is?
I was listening to this podcast today and thought of you: http://www.abc.net.au/rn/lifematters/stories/2010/2993052.htm
ReplyDeletePart of it is about a guy who got cancer when he was 30 which caused him to re-evaluate his outlook on work. It's quite different to what you're talking about, but I saw some similarities which maybe you will find helpful?
Otherwise, it's just a really good podcast :-)
IDK Annie, I'm not saying to accept the status quo when you're unsatisfied with it, but keeping the secure job and doing personally fulfilling things in your time off seemed like a pretty good compromise to me. Based on my shaky employment over the past year, being financially INSECURE is, without doubt, terrible for your emotional well-being.
ReplyDeleteLike, your job isn't just money in the bank, it's also a weight off your mind and a sense of purpose and meaning, even if you don't feel like it lets you be who you'd really like to be. Having your financial (food, housing, travel, entertainment) and social (feeling like you are pulling your weight in society) needs met is very important too. Money itself doesn't mean much but financial security counts for a lot. Don't feel as though you're cheating yourself by working an uninspiring job - work itself is a personally fulfilling act.
Which of course doesn't mean you shouldn't seek out other options that might make you happier - just bear in mind that it's okay for your job to be about the money.