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No, I wouldn't want a vet like that. When I was studying medicine, I realized that even though I cared for people, I didn't want the focus of my life to be my profession. And to be in the medical field, you better focus or the results could be disastrous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
I used to work at a place where I was totally miserable. You cold have paid me a million dollars and it still wouldn't have been ample compensation. I used to drive an hour and half to a job I LOVED and I never minded the commute until the business was sold to a new owner who turned it into a job I hated.
I am now working in a place where I am thriving. I cannot express how much I love this job. I sorely wish I was making more money. I have no doubt I WILL make more money if the new owners make good on their promises (I really think they will :)) I have recently had an opportunity to more than double my salary with a competitor and decided my job is too perfect for me. I go there and feel safe. I feel at home. No way would I trade that in so I could buy new shoes or new car, etc. Inner peace and happiness is worth more than what you find in your bank statement each month.
I know that I could never be happy unless I enjoyed my job. :)
That one was a toughy, but when thinking about it, I would rather do something I love and make less money than hate my job. Jobs I hate I usually don't hold on to for long.
Amen to that! When we leave this earth we aren't taking anything with us, so happiness is more important to me than money. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by catnapper
That being said, I don't mind my job, I could make more money, but at what costs? I used to drive 25 miles into the snowbelt, now I'm 1.3 miles from my job. I have decent health insurance which if hubby or I got sick might be worth more than money. Also, I can come home for lunch, a Godsend with puppies or sick cats or dogs who need medicated or checked on. :)