Some people just aren't "there" yet. I know many people who are now where you were years ago, but haven't had a calling to do something different. They may not even know what that "different" job might be. I am happier in tech support than I was in aviation, even though I'm making less money, but I still don't think I'm "there" yet. There are opportunities within this company, and I may yet find my niche here. Some people will live their whole lives never finding their niche. They're not quite as sad as those who never look.
One thing with having an occupation is that, though it doesn't often make one rich, it covers the cost of living.
If it doesn't cover the cost of living, it becomes a hobby, or even a second job. If it becomes a second job, one may be too tired to enjoy it, and any further thoughts of it being your occupation are ruined. I know from experience as I no longer enjoy driving a truck as the hours are way too long and inconsistent, and there's no money with the company I work for. I can't plan for a day off, or a trip as I never know when I'll be working until just a few hours before I need to be working. I would look for a different job, but I already have, and have burnt out.
Job satisfaction is so much more important than the money. This is why I think many other cultures in the world tend to live longer than Americans. They enjoy what they do and so they enjoy life more.
I've had jobs where I'd sit in my car on Monday morning, depressed, thinking "This is the worst moment of the week."
Once I found the library profession, that all changed, as you also mentioned. I look forward to going to work, and if there are some less than savory tasks, it isn't so bad because it is still doing what I love. So I am thankful for that.
Pursuing a degree in religion sounds like a great way to round yourself out, regardless of the material gain.
And providing a follow up to our conversation we had in Monterey a few months ago, it looks like I did find a way to propose the "need" for me to get a law degree, with my job paying for it.
As you suggested, I worded my proposal in terms of copyright and the fact that we have only one copyright librarian, who doesn't have any legal training.
Still deciding if I truly want to go through law school, but I'm glad the option is there now :)
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If it doesn't cover the cost of living, it becomes a hobby, or even a second job.
If it becomes a second job, one may be too tired to enjoy it, and any further thoughts of it being your occupation are ruined.
I know from experience as I no longer enjoy driving a truck as the hours are way too long and inconsistent, and there's no money with the company I work for.
I can't plan for a day off, or a trip as I never know when I'll be working until just a few hours before I need to be working.
I would look for a different job, but I already have, and have burnt out.
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I've had jobs where I'd sit in my car on Monday morning, depressed, thinking "This is the worst moment of the week."
Once I found the library profession, that all changed, as you also mentioned. I look forward to going to work, and if there are some less than savory tasks, it isn't so bad because it is still doing what I love. So I am thankful for that.
Pursuing a degree in religion sounds like a great way to round yourself out, regardless of the material gain.
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Life's too short to spend one third of it hating and dreading what you are doing.
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As you suggested, I worded my proposal in terms of copyright and the fact that we have only one copyright librarian, who doesn't have any legal training.
Still deciding if I truly want to go through law school, but I'm glad the option is there now :)
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I'm posting there much more frequently than I post here, now.
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