Money or a Job you love?

**caseysmom** · 12-30-2007, 02:14 PM

As long as they are technically competent I don't have a problem with it. I don't see my job as who I am but I think I am good at it, I do take pride in doing a good job but I don't think it defines me. I didn't grow up thinking I would work on mainframe computers for the government. Most would think its boring but I try to find the good in it.

**Maya & Inka's mommy** · 12-30-2007, 02:17 PM

NO doubt about that: the job I love!!! I always wanted to teach, nothing else

**catnapper** · 12-30-2007, 04:40 PM

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.

**chocolatepuppy** · 12-31-2007, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by catnapper

Inner peace and happiness is worth more than what you find in your bank statement each month.

Amen to that! When we leave this earth we aren't taking anything with us, so happiness is more important to me than money.

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.