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Why do you work at a job you don't love?

I am a creative and passionate guy, and have big dreams for my life. Despite this, I find myself working in a job that neither inspires nor satisfies me. I do it because it pays my bills, gives my family health insurance, and allows me to take care of the responsibilities I have to my family. I feel a litle trapped and am working to find a job I love, but sometimes feel as though that is a pipe dream. Can you guys share your stories with me, I need to know I''m not alone.

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I've had my fair share of crappy jobs that endured for longer than I would have liked, the two worst of which was a job selling newspapers over the phone (yes gasp I was telemarketer). The other was working for Walmart in the sporting goods section durring the "holiday season". That job sucked so bad I ended up having short term memory loss problems from the stress. I had 8 differant bosses... litterally. They wanted to keep me on after the season ended... by that point in time though I was so stressed out I would come home and tell my husband the same thing over and over... litterally as soon as I finnished saying it i'd start saying it again, not remembering that I had ever mentioned it the first 3 times. Horrible. And neither paid the rent. I finnally found the awsomest job ever... and I loved it. But my hubby decied to join the army and we had to move... and I had to quit. Now i'm stuck in some podunk town where the only job here that pays anything even slightly over minimum wage is walmart... i'll forgo earthy pleasure and stick to hot dogs and rammen if it keeps me from having to work there ever again.

People like to eat and buy sh*t, so therefore they work at a crappy job until something better comes along.

i recently worked at an art store & it was truly the worst job i've ever suffered thru. i was the only employee and worked with the 2 owners. they'd each tell me conflicting things so i was essentially getting yelled at daily by one of them for doing domething wrong. i took it in silence as a sort of self punishment for not appreciating the past jobs i've had that were fun. i even used to wish i'd get in a car accident before work so maybe i could be an hour late, at least. i stayed for half a year until i was about to crack. then, before i killed them both i left lesson: horrible jobs equal money

i worked at a job that was crushing my soul. i hated it from the very beginning to my last day. it felt great to turn in my two weeks..it was such a liberating experience! my boss (to all you office fans) was michael scott except without the whole him actually being funny thing. my supervisor hated my exsistance..and took pleasure in writing me up for things that were not true. i felt like i was back in jr high and it was disgusting. especially since i was the youngest one in the office. the only good thing that came out of that experience was the other people i worked with are really awesome. and i met my boyfriend there..and we've been together for a year now. bottome line is...keep your sense of humor because jobs that pay the rent suck, but you gotta do them. but once you leave that job and find a better one...youre gonna look back, laugh a bit too hard at that miserable place, and move on. finding your dream job is amazing (i hear). dont stop dreaming!

I am an entrepreneur and I love it. But the transition from employee to self-employed was so painful that I do not wish it on anyone. It is just so much easier to be an employee and get a regular paycheck every two weeks. I was not satisfied with that though.

I pretty much feel the same way. I go through periods of despising my job, then just being ok to be here. I have never once thought this was a long term gig. Needless to say, I've stuck around for 5 years because of the money. BUT- I have been going to school at night and decided to become a nurse. That is where passion lies. So while you put up with the crappy job, find something you enjoy doing and go after it- even if it's something small you could do on the side. "Find something that brings you closer to complete." - Anthony Raneri

I have a similar story. I've got a family and bills to pay, so I keep at it. Meanwhile, I work towards becoming a psychologist, so that I can do what I love and make money doing it. Of course it took me a long time to realize this is what I wanted to do.

I have been working at a movie theater for the last 2 1/2 years, and i HATE IT. I get paid next to minimum wage, the hours are terrible, and i have to deal with costumers complaining all the time. The only reason i don't quit is because i need money for college, and i cant find a job anywhere else.

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People like to eat and buy sh*t, so therefore they work at a crappy job until something better comes along.

I am an entrepreneur and I love it. But the transition from employee to self-employed was so painful that I do not wish it on anyone. It is just so much easier to be an employee and get a regular paycheck every two weeks. I was not satisfied with that though.

I have a similar story. I've got a family and bills to pay, so I keep at it. Meanwhile, I work towards becoming a psychologist, so that I can do what I love and make money doing it. Of course it took me a long time to realize this is what I wanted to do.

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