I have been very lucky in the past, to have enjoyed the majority of jobs I've been employed in. I was made redundant in 2006 from the film industry, after working for the same company for many years. There’s no getting away from it: I loved that job. Working on films like Bridget Jones, Band of Brothers, and James Bond was great fun. The atmosphere was laid back, and I met some interesting characters; remaining in contact with a few. But I have struggled to find the right job for myself since being made redundant. Don’t get me wrong; I like where I’m working at the moment, but it’s just not me (I’m out of my depth). I've always imagined that I’d be happier driving a lorry; than sitting at a desk. Or sailing the seas; rather than working on a cash register.
I know I should be grateful to have a job in these times, but sometimes I think to myself; “Go out there; and be something great.” But then I remember that I’m 44 years old. It’s too late to be deciding what to be in life. You do that when your 16.
Or is it too late?
Is it more important now that I've only got 25 years left to work, to make up my mind about what I want to be? An old friend of mine keeps telling me: “Find the job you love; and you’ll never work again.”
I've changed bigger, more important things in my life than my job before. So maybe its time to make up my mind.
What do you think: Should I try to change job direction; or be happy with what I have?
The only time it's too late comes with the cessation of vital functions. Go for it. Whatever the result, it'll be an adventure.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely time for a change Dicky. If you were happy enough with what you've got you wouldn't be contemplating change :)
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