tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415061211204447855.post3373309855698443418..comments2023-12-27T02:58:54.715-08:00Comments on MoonCat Farms Meanderings: Stimulus, Influence, DriveAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04074693784490041852noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415061211204447855.post-57905221195497367572010-01-09T16:43:57.142-08:002010-01-09T16:43:57.142-08:00Hi Bridget,
I'm so glad you replied to this. ...Hi Bridget,<br /><br />I'm so glad you replied to this. <br /><br />I can relate to the burning out at a job that you initially enjoyed. I was with the Sheriff's Office for over seven years and I loved it - at first. I had found my niche, I was working daily with a lot of great people, I was helping citizens in the community, AND I was making very good money with good benefits. <br /><br />But, the 12 hour shifts, no social life beyond my workmates, and the resentment of missing out on things with my family & friends took it's toll. <br /><br />I was completely fried. The fact that my boss was an extraordinary bitch didn't help one bit and was pretty much the final straw. She made an extremely stressful work environment intolerable. I just up and quit.<br /><br />Even though I was essentially broke, I was so much happier. My family noticed a change immediately.<br /><br />Your last statement is exactly what I want - to not have to stress out about every bill coming in. If I could have the bigger bills paid off (come on Lotto!), the every day stuff would all fall into place. Vacations are high on our list too.<br /><br />Thank you so much for getting these great conversations going. I really enjoy it.Jules@MoonCatFarmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16638422573079515625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415061211204447855.post-82855659124241406452010-01-09T15:45:06.581-08:002010-01-09T15:45:06.581-08:00Hmmm...I've thought about this for a few minut...Hmmm...I've thought about this for a few minutes...and here's my thoughts.<br /><br />In college, I originally started out as a sports med. major, with hopes of eventually getting into physical therapy school. However, after a year of that, I realized I wasn't in the right field. <br /><br />I'd always been interested in the human body, biology, physiology, and anatomy...so I decided to take nursing classes. <br /><br />I knew I'd be using the knowledge which so interested me, that I'd have tons of job security, and that I'd make a healthy enough income so I'd never have to rely on anybody else for money. <br /><br />I've always been a very social person...so I knew I'd have no trouble caring for and getting to know my patients. And I was right. Within a year of graduating and passing my boards, I was a charge nurse. <br /><br />It was a good fit for awhile, but I burned out. I'll be honest. <br /><br />I'll also confess and say that after Parker was born, I resented being away from him for 12 hour days (or nights) at work...it was horrible. <br /><br />So anyway, that's me in a nutshell. ;)<br /><br />As for the money, it would simply be nice to not have to worry about bills. To have enough money left over where if we want to take a family vacation, we can, without straining our budget to the point of bankruptcy, you know? <br /><br />)O(Bridgetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844738855874754351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415061211204447855.post-68272994024137458722010-01-07T23:51:50.527-08:002010-01-07T23:51:50.527-08:00Rue, I am so glad you responded to this. I really...Rue, I am so glad you responded to this. I really didn't mean it to sound like I was against anyone for choosing their career for the money or for already having money. That is the true #1 motivator in any field. It's just not the way I'm wired. <br /><br />If I could find something that I loved to do that paid major bucks, I'd be there in a heartbeat. I just need to be happy first where I am and then deal with the money part second. It's not that I don't NEED the money, I just have that lovely problem with being very, very easily bored so if I hate the job, I get into trouble. Now if I could just find that perfect job....<br /><br />I love what you said about being able to get your friend a house instead of a book by her favorite author. That would be awesome, but you know that book is probably a treasured possession for her because of the thought you put into it - for her. <br /><br />One of my joys is finding things for my family and friends that I know will be absolutely perfect for THEM. It may cost a few pennies, dollars, or nothing if I can make it, but it's personal because they were the only one I had in mind when choosing or creating that item. I pick things up all year long too, it's too much fun surprising my loved ones with something special that I've found just for them. Especially if it based on some off-the-wall comment they made months earlier. <br /><br />As far as the nurses and doctors, I am also very much in awe and in extreme debt to them. I do know that many of the nurses don't make near as much as they should compared to the doctors since they're the ones truly caring for the patients on a daily basis. I couldn't imagine dealing with the things and situations they do. It takes a special type of person for that kind of work and I couldn't do it either.<br /><br />The medical community was just the convenient example/experience I had at the time when I was writing this post - it could pretty much apply to any career field when it comes to the motivation issue.<br /><br />Thanks for your great input as usual! I appreciate it.Jules@MoonCatFarmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16638422573079515625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415061211204447855.post-7406669709324329912010-01-07T11:31:49.538-08:002010-01-07T11:31:49.538-08:00For me money = freedom. Some people take that fre...For me money = freedom. Some people take that freedom and crap all over other people with it to feel superior, and some people take that freedom and help themselves and their family and friends with it. I don't have alot of money, but what I do have, I share. I give to charity, I buy lunch for a friend, I pick up gifts all year long, just beacause I know they will make someone smile. And my friends are like that too. The only thing that would be great about winning the lotto is that I could by my best friend a house instead a book by her favourite author.<br /><br />Unforunately many people work in higher paying jobs, only for the money. I suppose it makes you appreciate more, the ones who do it because they love it!<br /><br />I do have the utmost respect for those in the medical/health industry though, because I definitely couldn't do that kind of care!Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09521209734809361226noreply@blogger.com