Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. (Aristotle)
I went to a Boy Scout camp where a fire company put on a rescue demonstration. They had 3 cars. One by one they ripped them apart using hydraulic tools. Right then I decided that I want to be a fireman when I grow up. I was 49 and ineligible, but I’m willing to dream.
A friend told me that he was the fastest machine operator at the plant where he worked. They always put him in the job that would challenge him the most. If there was a bottleneck, he would clear it up. He also cried at times because he hated the work so much. He studied to take up a different profession for 8 years. He struggled with very low paying jobs, serious health problems, and a wife and kids he solely supported. This month he started working as a Mechanical Engineer at a major DOD contractor.
Why do people stay in jobs they hate? No one is legally bound as an indentured servant or slave anymore. Why do people need help finding what they like to do? There are a lot of reasons. Fear, money, social pressure and unexplored possibilities can all be reasons.
You are a slave if you believe you cannot change. You are free when you think about, study for and work towards a change for the better. So take a little time today and write down a list of things you always wanted to do. Make a list of jobs and careers you might enjoy.
Need help? Every university has a department to help students discover what they would like to study. The internet has sites to help you choose a career. Every state run job center will give you interest and aptitude tests for free. Friends and family are always happy to tell you where to go and what to do when you get there.
You may want to consult a career coach like me. I not only train people to get jobs, I can coach you along the path to getting the job that fits best. www.agicc.com/my-best-future.htm tells a little more about it.
It is worth taking time to find out if you really want to be a fireman, mechanic, professor or plumber. If you start working towards a career goal you can always turn back later and be better off for trying. However, you will never get anywhere without taking the first steps to think about, study for and work towards a change.
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Something To Do Today
Make a list of every hobby you have attempted. List every subject you have studied. Rank them all as “liked”, “don’t care” and “disliked.” Look for a pattern. You may be surprised. Take an interest test or two. They’re actually fun. Many are free. Give me a call. I can help too. Bryan Dilts 717-975-9001