I recently started asking myself a few questions when I found I no longer enjoyed my job. I thought to myself why would I bother doing something that I don't enjoy at my age? Life seems too short and I figure it's high time I go find myself a new vocation. That just leads to more questions like what job would I like.
First I figured I should think why I work. People work hard all year long looking forward to when they can wake up to the sound of their cheerful children shaking presents under the {christmas wreath}. I know that's what keeps me going. The business world is not a gentle nice place, nor is it fun, and when I start to think of it as a means to a bi-weekly check then I come to the conclusion that it just isn’t worthwhile.
Second, I figured I should think of stuff I do enjoy doing. I like fishing! I could be a fisherman? No that doesn't sound as fun as the fishing I do. Something else I like is helping with my daughters softball team. I suppose I could be a school teacher. I actually probably would like that, but the idea of going back to school for two more years, at my age, just doesn't seem worth it.
When I think about things realistically I know I'm stuck where I am for now. Retirement is close enough that I really guess I can cope. My jobs not that bad anyway. It's working my way up the corporate ladder that bothers me. That's it, I'll just stop playing! I'll relax and let the world go by. Stop bringing work home with me, and stop checking my email before bed. My boss can't can me. My severance package alone would take me past my planned retirement.
Maybe this year I'll just slack off, hang a decorated christmas wreath with the kids, and make some real memories. Well there that alone gives me a year to look forward to. While at work I can envision a nice relaxing holiday, and think of my new New Years resolution.
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