Have had separate incidental conversations with different people on their jobs.. across various industries. Interestingly, I see various insights that are different and yet the same.
A is tired of her cushy job as it's the same routine motion month after month, year after year.
B hates her boss and the politics.
C just got transferred to a function that's not in line with her career aspirations.
D got false hope of a possible job transfer.
E feels underaccomplished.
F likes to work as opposed to being a housewife so life's about herself and not just for for others.
G is working for someone who don't share the same ideals and values.
H feels that her boss is really biased and doesn't dare to speak up.
Across these conversations, seems that most people don't like their jobs, be it they show it or not. Once heard another wise man say - you should stand up for your rights, make suggestions to change the world/ workspace, influence people... so you are not merely a victim of the circumstances.
Having said that, when is enough enough?
Why is it that most people rather stay in jobs they dislike rather than pursue their dreams ? Is it just the opportunity cost of stable salary or is it the fear to venture out into the unknown in the hope of seeking fulfilment ? Or perhaps it's the fear that the dreams we go for may not be the right dreams in the first place? But then again, what is right? The one you succeed but feel little joy or the one that you fail but experience all of life's ups, downs and bewilderment.
