If you won the lottery would you go back to work?
If you said you would, I don't think I believe you. You would quit today if you could. If not, congratulations you're living life like it's golden. You probably shouldn't read the rest of this post, but if you do, please leave a comment and tell us how to find our dream hustle like you did. I would love the inspiration for follow up posts.
Admitting You Have a Problem is the First Step
You are scared-to-death to admit you want more, because you don't want people to think you're ungrateful. Look at this economy. Some people don't even have jobs. So you go "there" day after day, play the game, and wear the smile. You're stuck because you're scared of failing and being broke. Broke reminds you of the ramen noodles you ate in school, and the bills you couldn't pay when you graduated, or how you need help to keep it together. You're addicted to the gifts you shower on yourself. Hell, you deserve them, you worked your ass off to get here. You can't quit this job. Your granny nem would kill you.
Even Angels Learn How to Fly
You're different from your grandmother's generation because you crave pleasure. You're not content with the "perfect job" and the stable relationship. You want spa days, exotic trips, powerful positions, and steamy relationships. The dream you had about starting your own business won't stop breathing down your neck. You still want to be a lawyer a little bit. At some point you stop being content with the routine and wonder is "this is it?" Is this cubicle my life? When you get to this point be careful, because you risk losing confidence in yourself. Stop and re-evaluate. What do you want? Nobody can answer that question for you.
Careers & Dream Jobs
- Rededicate yourself to your job - Strange advice yes, but hear me out. If you ever decide to leave a job, make sure it's for the right reason. If you work with the same energy you did in the beginning, you will be certain about your motives. Leaving a job because somebody pissed you off is stupid.
- Answer this question: What would you be doing if you didn't have to work? Your passion is in that question. Sooo simple. It's trendy to talk about living your passion, and I admit it's corny. But, I believe there's something to it otherwise you would be content living a life without personality.
- Find a person or resource to help you - There are people and resources to help you do anything.
- Invest in yourself- You might have to go back to school, take classes, or update your resume. Believe you can do something different.
- Decide whether to stay or leave- Your decision, your time.
Something About The Way You Make Me Feel
I hope this post made you a little uncomfortable or at least made you think. Do you think you could say to hell with it, I'm out? I'm curious, are you 100% content where you are---80%---60%? How are you dealing with your current situation? I Please do me a favor email this post and share it on Google+, Facebook, twitter, and any other platform you use. Before you do that, don't forget to leave your comment.
Love
Hillerie Camille
Note: This post originally published in October 2010
Note: This post originally published in October 2010
3 comments:
Just popping by to say thank you for such a lovely comment:-)
This is something that I think about everyday. I know that my purpose is so much greater, however, I feel like I have so many ideas about what I need to do, and I haven't quite narrowed it down into one or two super awesome plans. I'll post more later... I'm busy at "that" job, trying to keep my plastered smile on and helping the big wigs with all of their money that ain't mine. :-)
Hi Stacey!
Gaea, one of the hardest things is trying to refocus on what you really want to do next. It's hard when you get caught up in the routine. I will be covering this topic more for sure.
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