I have a Knowledge Worker job (software engineer) that pays extremely well, is often pretty interesting, does serve a purpose but is extremely tenuously connected to anything in the real world. The truth is, though, I was happier washing dishes as a teenager, in part because it left the creative parts of my mind well-rested, in part beca…
I have a Knowledge Worker job (software engineer) that pays extremely well, is often pretty interesting, does serve a purpose but is extremely tenuously connected to anything in the real world. The truth is, though, I was happier washing dishes as a teenager, in part because it left the creative parts of my mind well-rested, in part because nobody expected me to pretend I was there for any other reason than getting paid. “Doing what you love” as a living has real drawbacks.
Oh same! Favorite job ever: slinging huevos rancheros at Dot's Diner. Done with work by 2:30pm and always had cash on me. What a beautiful convivial scene it was.
I've worked so many different jobs, mostly white collar, but my favorite was working at the supermarket checkout. Standing for shifts was terrible (cashiers should be allowed stools!!), but I loved seeing what people were buying and occasionally chit chatting with them.
I have a Knowledge Worker job (software engineer) that pays extremely well, is often pretty interesting, does serve a purpose but is extremely tenuously connected to anything in the real world. The truth is, though, I was happier washing dishes as a teenager, in part because it left the creative parts of my mind well-rested, in part because nobody expected me to pretend I was there for any other reason than getting paid. “Doing what you love” as a living has real drawbacks.
Are you me? Software engineer, insane salary, and I was happier working back booth at McDonald's in high school.
Main drawback: not loving it anymore.
Oh same! Favorite job ever: slinging huevos rancheros at Dot's Diner. Done with work by 2:30pm and always had cash on me. What a beautiful convivial scene it was.
I've worked so many different jobs, mostly white collar, but my favorite was working at the supermarket checkout. Standing for shifts was terrible (cashiers should be allowed stools!!), but I loved seeing what people were buying and occasionally chit chatting with them.