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Can someone please teach me how to be passionate about my day job? I'm surrounded by passionate people and think I'm losing it
Yellow Magic- 05/08/2016 04:30 PM
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author=Zeigfried_McBacon
The secret is that theyre probably faking it or are in denial.
Gosh I really hope so....
author=SgtMettool
Fake it and pretend you know what you're doing.
Sounds like a plan. I'm gonna try to get into work tomorrow and effectively take charge of development of my team's project, just because I can. And maybe a very competitive part of me wants them to realise that passion doesn't beat skill...
author=Kloe
Um, get a better one that you're more passionate about?
Or get lots and lots of icecream!
The idea of full-time work is something I just can't find myself being passionate about, unfortunately...
pianotm
The secret is to have a job you enjoy. If you don't enjoy your job, all you can ever do is pretend.
need capital for that
Rarely is anyone doing a job they want, I mean sure a bunch of people probably do but some "jobs" aren't jobs.
Like I own apartments so most weeks I don't have to do much. But I also remodel so that's not exactly what I want to do and the pay isn't always good but my main job makes up for it. Setting my own hours and what not
My advice? Buy rental property
Like I own apartments so most weeks I don't have to do much. But I also remodel so that's not exactly what I want to do and the pay isn't always good but my main job makes up for it. Setting my own hours and what not
My advice? Buy rental property
Eh, just keep your calm, friend. Motivation doesn't usually simply emerge, and even if you start out passionate, it's a tricky concept.
Most of the time, it's something that slowly builds up over time as you get to grow into and enjoy certain facettes. Putting things into perspective can help, too, in order to align it, or focus on the parts that overlap with what you value in your life. Loving what you do isn't just a thing that exists only for that one thing you need to find. Often it's learned.
And even if yer not passionate about it .. who cares? They do their thing, that's kool. There is no need for you to need to do the same, it looks like you feel you should. As long as you do your job properly all is well. You are not paid to be passionate about something. You are paid to do your job, and that's okay~
Most of the time, it's something that slowly builds up over time as you get to grow into and enjoy certain facettes. Putting things into perspective can help, too, in order to align it, or focus on the parts that overlap with what you value in your life. Loving what you do isn't just a thing that exists only for that one thing you need to find. Often it's learned.
And even if yer not passionate about it .. who cares? They do their thing, that's kool. There is no need for you to need to do the same, it looks like you feel you should. As long as you do your job properly all is well. You are not paid to be passionate about something. You are paid to do your job, and that's okay~
I feel you, man.
Either you find a job you like (which isn't easy) or you wont feel passionate about it.
But you can feel passionate about stuff you like (like hobbies) and just use the job to gain sustainability.
Either you find a job you like (which isn't easy) or you wont feel passionate about it.
But you can feel passionate about stuff you like (like hobbies) and just use the job to gain sustainability.
author=Zeigfried_McBacon
The secret is that theyre probably faking it or are in denial.
author=SgtMettool
Fake it and pretend you know what you're doing.
author=pianotmA job I enjoy would be no job. Alas, I'm quite a lazy person in reality ;<
The secret is to have a job you enjoy. If you don't enjoy your job, all you can ever do is pretend.
author=InfectionFilesI know, and I don't mind not 100% enjoying my job (it would be a lie to say I hate it). The problem is I am surrounded by people who love their jobs, and to a certain extent I feel, idk, hypocritical? Treacherous? Hell, most of my immediate team thinks they've been given an amazing opportunity, which is complete bullcrap (I know better as I have a bit more experience than the rest).
Rarely is anyone doing a job they want, I mean sure a bunch of people probably do but some "jobs" aren't jobs.
Like I own apartments so most weeks I don't have to do much. But I also remodel so that's not exactly what I want to do and the pay isn't always good but my main job makes up for it. Setting my own hours and what not
My advice? Buy rental property
So far I've had to do five presentations with the rest of the team on our latest project, which is something I normally wouldn't mind if I, you know, actually gave a shit about what I was presenting. Our manager is talking about sending us off to universities to recruit students, which would leave an awful taste in my mouth, and I don't want to be the one to say "Fuck off, I am working a job, not a lifestyle" because literally everyone else in my team would have something against me, and that's not a good position to be in - socially or career wise.
I would really like to find another job but (1) I would most likely take a pay cut, and (2) Tech 'culture' around here really turns me off most companies. I do NOT want to hang out with my co-workers on the weekend, Jesus Christ, isn't five 9-5:30 days enough?
author=KylailaMaybe you're right. I gotta look on the bright-side of my gig, don't I...
Most of the time, it's something that slowly builds up over time as you get to grow into and enjoy certain facettes. Putting things into perspective can help, too, in order to align it, or focus on the parts that overlap with what you value in your life. Loving what you do isn't just a thing that exists only for that one thing you need to find. Often it's learned.
author=iddalaiYeah, I do appreciate the sustainability aspect of my job. I usually finish latest by 6pm, and almost never work weekends, giving me enough time to play video games and shitpost on internet forums
But you can feel passionate about stuff you like (like hobbies) and just use the job to gain sustainability.
Yellow MagicpianotmA job I enjoy would be no job. Alas, I'm quite a lazy person in reality ;<
The secret is to have a job you enjoy. If you don't enjoy your job, all you can ever do is pretend.
:D You get it!
Craze
need capital for that
You most certainly do not. I didn't need capital to be a pizza maker. I didn't need capital to get a job at a piano company and gradually learn how to repair and restore them. Starting at the bottom floor is just as viable of a way to get a profession you love as paying for it.
author=pianotm
You most certainly do not. I didn't need capital to be a pizza maker.
Wait, really? You didn't need to get, like, space for making pizza? Or do you mean you made pizza for a restaurant or something?
author=pianotm
I made pizza for a restaurant. Really enjoyed it, too.
Oh...fair enough if you enjoyed it.
A silly dream of mine when I was younger was to start a take-away...I still think about it sometimes.
Currently at that point in my life where I need to decide where I'm going in my life and at this point I chose a job I'm not certain will be extremely fun. It'll probably be difficult too but if I can hang in there it should give me a lifestyle with room do to what I actually want to do.
To be honest, the idea of "hanging in there" just to wait for another part of my life kind of makes me feel sad and disillusioned. The realization that most people do this isn't exactly pleasant.
I think what'll keep me happy will be the little things I'm bound to enjoy with what I chose like the challenge or the competitive aspects. And then I can always put time away for leisure and building myself up with what I'd really like to be doing.
Uh, I guess the point is I may relate sometime in the near future XD Hang in there~<3
To be honest, the idea of "hanging in there" just to wait for another part of my life kind of makes me feel sad and disillusioned. The realization that most people do this isn't exactly pleasant.
I think what'll keep me happy will be the little things I'm bound to enjoy with what I chose like the challenge or the competitive aspects. And then I can always put time away for leisure and building myself up with what I'd really like to be doing.
Uh, I guess the point is I may relate sometime in the near future XD Hang in there~<3
Everybody always says "hang in there". Hanging in there is how you stagnate until you die. You'll never be satisfied if you just hang in there. It's the same mentality as just waiting for things to happen because karma.
My co-workers are about 50/50 - half are really into programming and the company, and the other half view it as just another job - we work, we get paid. I'm in the latter. I like the place I work and I trust them, but I'm not so loyal that I'd turn down other opportunities that were better for me personally. The tech industry loves passionate people because they work hard and improve their skills even off the clock, but I think it's okay to just be there for the money, too.
If you're like me, you're working towards a goal - I'm working here until I at least get my student loans paid off, and otherwise I live on the cheap (except for a few nice clothes and take-out, hah). I plan to eventually move on and look for something that makes me happy, or to work for myself - either making games or going back to contract work - when debt is less of an issue. That kind of thing keeps me going at my job now. It helps that I do like my job. I enjoy writing code way more than working at McDonald's (and screw people who think service workers don't deserve more money - working at McD's was entirely more difficult and stressful).
Anyway, find something to work towards. It's not easy to just switch jobs until you find one you like, but set yourself a goal and make room so that you can afford to look around a bit, if you can. Feeling trapped sucks. Waking up and dreading leaving for work sucks. Not everyone can avoid it, but if you can, do your best to!
If you're like me, you're working towards a goal - I'm working here until I at least get my student loans paid off, and otherwise I live on the cheap (except for a few nice clothes and take-out, hah). I plan to eventually move on and look for something that makes me happy, or to work for myself - either making games or going back to contract work - when debt is less of an issue. That kind of thing keeps me going at my job now. It helps that I do like my job. I enjoy writing code way more than working at McDonald's (and screw people who think service workers don't deserve more money - working at McD's was entirely more difficult and stressful).
Anyway, find something to work towards. It's not easy to just switch jobs until you find one you like, but set yourself a goal and make room so that you can afford to look around a bit, if you can. Feeling trapped sucks. Waking up and dreading leaving for work sucks. Not everyone can avoid it, but if you can, do your best to!
author=Gourd_Clae
Currently at that point in my life where I need to decide where I'm going in my life and at this point I chose a job I'm not certain will be extremely fun. It'll probably be difficult too but if I can hang in there it should give me a lifestyle with room do to what I actually want to do.
To be honest, the idea of "hanging in there" just to wait for another part of my life kind of makes me feel sad and disillusioned. The realization that most people do this isn't exactly pleasant.
Honestly dude, my advice would be if, by any chance, you're choosing between a job that pays well/is safe and one that's exciting, you should start off with the latter - reason being you'll feel better if it goes bad, knowing you tried something a bit risky, as opposed to having regret and feeling the clench of golden handcuffs. And yeah, what piano said.
author=slash
My co-workers are about 50/50 - half are really into programming and the company, and the other half view it as just another job - we work, we get paid. I'm in the latter. I like the place I work and I trust them, but I'm not so loyal that I'd turn down other opportunities that were better for me personally. The tech industry loves passionate people because they work hard and improve their skills even off the clock, but I think it's okay to just be there for the money, too.
If you're like me, you're working towards a goal - I'm working here until I at least get my student loans paid off, and otherwise I live on the cheap (except for a few nice clothes and take-out, hah). I plan to eventually move on and look for something that makes me happy, or to work for myself - either making games or going back to contract work - when debt is less of an issue. That kind of thing keeps me going at my job now. It helps that I do like my job. I enjoy writing code way more than working at McDonald's (and screw people who think service workers don't deserve more money - working at McD's was entirely more difficult and stressful).
Anyway, find something to work towards. It's not easy to just switch jobs until you find one you like, but set yourself a goal and make room so that you can afford to look around a bit, if you can. Feeling trapped sucks. Waking up and dreading leaving for work sucks. Not everyone can avoid it, but if you can, do your best to!
I am really glad we see things the same way, you know. I thought I'd like programming as job a lot more than I currently do: It's really unfortunate that this type of career can attract so much bullshit. It is what it is, I guess.
I really agree that McDonald's employees deserve a lot more than what they get. I went to a McDonald's yesterday and it was basically packed with people waiting to be served, and I would have never wanted to be one of the cashiers in a million years. Sometimes you gotta count your blessings....
And yeah, I'll try my best!
author=ivoryjones
i love my job so much rn :D
Not sure if sarcasm, ivory....
