Career choices (was: Re: [ASLM] I'm back...again)

[Leela Sinha]

Money is nice but I also want to enjoy
what I'm doing for a change.
lastoutlaw
BT boots that didn't expect to be a computer

technician

FWIW, I didn't expect to be a computer technician or a
minister (in fact, I swore I wasn't going to be a
minister *wry smile*) and the difference for me is
that my heart is in the ministry, so I'm not expending
energy trying to like my job. I'm sure that will come
and go, but after a few weeks at my tech support jobs
I would stop feeling motivated. IME, enjoying what
you do makes a huge difference. Of course, I'm only
on an internship. Ask me in three years...

So what kind of atmosphere do you want?

Leela
setting-my-own-hours toes

[Lastoutlaw]

Post by Leela Sinha
FWIW, I didn't expect to be a computer technician or a
minister (in fact, I swore I wasn't going to be a
minister *wry smile*) and the difference for me is
that my heart is in the ministry, so I'm not expending
energy trying to like my job. I'm sure that will come
and go, but after a few weeks at my tech support jobs
I would stop feeling motivated. IME, enjoying what
you do makes a huge difference. Of course, I'm only
on an internship. Ask me in three years...
So what kind of atmosphere do you want?

If I could get away with part-time, I would but I need at least
something that will allow me to cater to the needs of my teenager.
She's had a tough row to hoe and she's at a critical age where
she needs structure and motivation. I could likely be a project
manager of some sorts but I'm lacking the "proper papers" to
apply for most things.

Being a new home owner, I'm too indebted to start up a business,
but it would be nice to get my hands on more real estate. I thought
of vacation rentals or lot rentals. Headaches - yes, flexible hours - yes.
I guess I just haven't found my *passion* yet. If I could dream big,
I'd own a large bookstore with a coffee shop. There are bookstores
in town but none to the degree in my imagination. Hmm.... a branch
of Powells comes to mind (silly grin).

We have a university branch and a technical college in the area. I would
love to be their book supplier. New and used as well. I just need a small
fortune. Perhaps I need to purchase a lottery ticket.

lastoutlaw
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