All my life I worked in companies that paid me very well but unfortunately, it wasn’t what I wanted to do.  Most times, I was bored, didn’t feel like I was doing anything worthwhile; didn’t feel fulfilled.  About the only good thing about the job was the fact that I was paid well, received bonuses, incentives, great benefits and the hours weren’t bad either.  The worse part of about these jobs, the people were fake, everything was about the money, people were rude, obnoxious, nasty, snobby and treated you like garbage if you weren’t at their same level.

After many years, I decided I would like to follow my dreams and seek a job I really wanted.  It took about 8 months before I was able to land a job that I knew I would love to do.  The job is great, the people I work with are great and I look forward to going to work every morning.  The downside, I get paid 30% less, there’s no bonuses, incentives, the benefits are not that great, there’s no overtime, I work hours beyond my dreams, weekends and evenings, and my supervisor is a total frustrated individual who snaps at almost anything.

So now I wonder if all the hardwork, less money, pain in the butt boss, long hours, etc – are worth working in the job that I love to do?  I’m feeling like no matter what I do at this job – even though I am doing the best that I can, goes unnoticed and my supervisor is always complaining about something.

At least at the other job, although I was bored, my hard work was noticed, I got paid well, I didn’t work the long hours or weekend and was able to spend time with my family.  I’m a little nervous now that I left that job, if I’m able to obtain it again.  Hopefully things will change soon.