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I’ve been in the same organisation for 37 years, I have had numerous roles and have risen up the chain.
I have gone from loving my job, genuinely get up and look forward to going to work, to now enjoying it 50% and it being work 50%. |
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"I've never had a job that I enjoy so much that it doesn't feel like working.
I doubt many people have"
I agree.. I consider myself very lucky that for the best part of 30 years I've enjoyed myself  |
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I'm currently six weeks into my new job and I absolutely adore it. And most days it doesn't feel like work. But in my previous role I worked as a kitchen porter/cleaner and it always felt like hard work and as much as I loved my boss, I dreaded going in.
So, yes definitely agree with what you said. Of course it will always feel like work, but being able to enjoy it and the people you work with can make the world of difference. |
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My entire career has been in very large organisations and for many years in senior leadership/ executive roles.
For me work has always been means to an end. I'm always a little suspicious of those who say they really love it and love for it.
Suggests to me that they aren't particularly rounded as a person and have few other interests or friends or criminally haven't given enough of themselves to their families as they should have.
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"My entire career has been in very large organisations and for many years in senior leadership/ executive roles.
For me work has always been means to an end. I'm always a little suspicious of those who say they really love it and love for it.
Suggests to me that they aren't particularly rounded as a person and have few other interests or friends or criminally haven't given enough of themselves to their families as they should have.
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Thats a real big leap  |
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It's a job. I turn up, do my responsibilities the best I can, get paid and go home. Everyone in pretty much any job, no matter your rank or seniority, is replaceable. If I left tomorrow my job would be posted by the end of the day. |
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"It's a job. I turn up, do my responsibilities the best I can, get paid and go home. Everyone in pretty much any job, no matter your rank or seniority, is replaceable. If I left tomorrow my job would be posted by the end of the day."
Exactly. There's a reason it's called Human Resources. You're no more valuable to them than the office furniture and just as replaceable. |
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By *batMan 37 weeks ago
Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales) |
I work part time in the adventure travel industry. There have been times when I’ve felt a little bit emotional about how great my job is.
But there are some days when a client is such a fuckwit that I remember I’m in work. Plus there’s the usual stuff with customers.
But definitely days where I feel like I’m being paid to go on your holiday.
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"My entire career has been in very large organisations and for many years in senior leadership/ executive roles.
For me work has always been means to an end. I'm always a little suspicious of those who say they really love it and love for it.
Suggests to me that they aren't particularly rounded as a person and have few other interests or friends or criminally haven't given enough of themselves to their families as they should have.
Thats a real big leap "
In my experience though it's been correct the majority of times. Also having spoken to others who prioritised career when they have retired, without fail they have all expressed regret at not spending more time with family and pursuing other interests when younger
The other post above about you just being a human resource, regardless of seniority, is also correct. No matter how much you love your job, if you leave the big machine keeps on turning and you'll be forgotten within weeks
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"I work part time in the adventure travel industry. There have been times when I’ve felt a little bit emotional about how great my job is.
But there are some days when a client is such a fuckwit that I remember I’m in work. Plus there’s the usual stuff with customers.
But definitely days where I feel like I’m being paid to go on your holiday.
Gbat "
I get a very very small number of ****wits as customrrs they help me realise and appreciate the good even more  |
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"My entire career has been in very large organisations and for many years in senior leadership/ executive roles.
For me work has always been means to an end. I'm always a little suspicious of those who say they really love it and love for it.
Suggests to me that they aren't particularly rounded as a person and have few other interests or friends or criminally haven't given enough of themselves to their families as they should have.
Thats a real big leap
In my experience though it's been correct the majority of times. Also having spoken to others who prioritised career when they have retired, without fail they have all expressed regret at not spending more time with family and pursuing other interests when younger
The other post above about you just being a human resource, regardless of seniority, is also correct. No matter how much you love your job, if you leave the big machine keeps on turning and you'll be forgotten within weeks
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Prioritise/prioritising a career doesn't necessarily mean enjoy.
You can enjoy your job/work while having an active social family life. |
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By *ldbluMan 37 weeks ago
Milton Keynes |
I tell people best job in the world getting paid to sit down and push buttons apart from when I'm on earlies and having to get up at 2am 
But then i belany job is as good or bad as you make it |
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I love my job, its hard work but its hard work for me. Started the firm a couple of years ago and probably picked one of the worst times ever in construction, worse than 2008, but I wouldn't change it for anything.
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"My entire career has been in very large organisations and for many years in senior leadership/ executive roles.
For me work has always been means to an end. I'm always a little suspicious of those who say they really love it and love for it.
Suggests to me that they aren't particularly rounded as a person and have few other interests or friends or criminally haven't given enough of themselves to their families as they should have.
Thats a real big leap
In my experience though it's been correct the majority of times. Also having spoken to others who prioritised career when they have retired, without fail they have all expressed regret at not spending more time with family and pursuing other interests when younger
The other post above about you just being a human resource, regardless of seniority, is also correct. No matter how much you love your job, if you leave the big machine keeps on turning and you'll be forgotten within weeks
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I've worked with people who prioritise their job. They missed medical appointments, were late to pick their children up from school, got angry if some poor older relative was ill and couldn't perform free child care duties in school holidays, were first in and last out and couldn't understand why people like me left at 5. It was their decision to do that of course but not something I'd do.
Mr N once worked worked somewhere where they told him he had his priorities wrong because he left a meeting to get home in time for one of kids 18th. He told them in no uncertain terms that he had his priorities in the correct order and it was they who didn't.  |
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I absolutely love my current job. I do the hours that suit me, I have no boss, I can take holiday whenever I want and all meals are provided. The pay is absolute rubbish but you can't have everything |
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I love my job I get mix of things from teaching to supporting and also admin skills going back to old skills from when I worked in finance.
I’ve never liked office work but my job gives mix of all. So it’s amazing but some days it’s crazy and makes me scream.
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I enjoy my job and it’s took me many years to get to this position. It’s frustrating at times but it relies on you making decisions and taking responsibility for them. However there’s plenty of support and as long as you evidence how you came to decide what actions to take, you’re generally good to go.
The best thing though is knowing someone has been helped. |
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By (user no longer on site) 37 weeks ago
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"I love my job, but it's still work.
If they stopped paying me I wouldn't carry on doing it for the love of it."
I won’t say it too loud but I’d do my job for free |
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Love my job, hard work in the winner ( keeps you warm ) basically nothing to do in the summer and left alone in the middle of a field most days, surrounded by nature and man toys to drive and play with.
The mr |
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recently changed because i couldnt stand the blame culture environment i was in, went back to somewhere i worked before, now filling in on a variety of different roles, which I am actually enjoying |
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By *omCoyoteMan 37 weeks ago
Northern England |
"My entire career has been in very large organisations and for many years in senior leadership/ executive roles.
For me work has always been means to an end. I'm always a little suspicious of those who say they really love it and love for it.
Suggests to me that they aren't particularly rounded as a person and have few other interests or friends or criminally haven't given enough of themselves to their families as they should have.
Thats a real big leap
In my experience though it's been correct the majority of times. Also having spoken to others who prioritised career when they have retired, without fail they have all expressed regret at not spending more time with family and pursuing other interests when younger
The other post above about you just being a human resource, regardless of seniority, is also correct. No matter how much you love your job, if you leave the big machine keeps on turning and you'll be forgotten within weeks
I've worked with people who prioritise their job. They missed medical appointments, were late to pick their children up from school, got angry if some poor older relative was ill and couldn't perform free child care duties in school holidays, were first in and last out and couldn't understand why people like me left at 5. It was their decision to do that of course but not something I'd do.
Mr N once worked worked somewhere where they told him he had his priorities wrong because he left a meeting to get home in time for one of kids 18th. He told them in no uncertain terms that he had his priorities in the correct order and it was they who didn't. "
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I enjoy my job, I think what I do is valuable and positively impacts people & society.
Sometimes it’s very tough but I like to be stretched and solve big problems like fixing culture & transformation.
I tend to to do 5-7 years per company, 2-3 roles, although I did an 11 earlier in my career. This is important to move on when you’ve had a big impact to keep personal momentum.
I think choosing your company and your bosses, rather than your roles is the key to job satisfaction. |
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