tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post5487318721494610153..comments2024-03-22T03:35:27.752-04:00Comments on Written Inc.: On doing what you lovecarmilevyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-81532713223594281862014-10-05T02:35:05.382-04:002014-10-05T02:35:05.382-04:00James, that is an interesting point. I clicked thr...James, that is an interesting point. I clicked through and read your blog post as well, and there is some good food-for-thought there. <br />When I write that I loved my job as a SAHM, that doesn't mean the daily grunge of dirty diapers, constantly preparing meals, or general messes to clean were ignored or done by someone else; it means that when I weighed the pros and cons, being a SAHM came down heavily on the side of a fulfilling career. I am aware that I am lucky to have had that opportunity. My current job does not pay well and requires more time than I signed up for, but it is also fulfilling work. Again, having work that is fulfilling is possibly a lucky thing. I do like what I do and am (mostly) doing what I like. <br />Yes, there are jobs that many people would consider unlovable -- and yet, sometimes I wonder if it has more to do with contentment than chasing happiness. <br /><br />I will consider more about the idea of the elitist attitude. <br /><br />Karen (formerly kcinnova)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08965093440928340819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-42105731600264629312014-09-28T10:43:13.387-04:002014-09-28T10:43:13.387-04:00I do love what I'm doing, and I'm real luc...I do love what I'm doing, and I'm real lucky because I just kind of fell into it. I never thought of teaching as a career for me until a friend got me substituting for extra money. Fell in love with it, went back to college and now, 22 years later, still having a great time.Max Sartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271198231897203659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-80262690312803184642014-09-27T20:17:15.075-04:002014-09-27T20:17:15.075-04:00Actually, yes, I believe I do love what I do! As a...Actually, yes, I believe I do love what I do! As a SAHM for 22 years, I definitely loved what I did -- it was what I had always wanted to do and be when I grew up. But eventually I worked myself out of that job as the kids grew; when my husband retired, I needed something else and sort of stumbled into my current job. There are days I am frustrated with events out of my control but overall I am fulfilled and content. Karen (formerly kcinnova)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08965093440928340819noreply@blogger.com