First of all, I work from home.
I have a cute little office in my basement. Since it's below ground it stays really cool. I have everything I need to be efficient and productive (with the exception of this blasted ORG obsession.)
I basically talk on the phone most of the day and am entrusted with authority to spend the company's money as I see fit.
I live (and work) in New Hampshire, but make BOSTON $$$ because my company is based there.
If I want to run to the gym, or the beach, or my kids' school, or go to breakfast with my girls, I just go. If I don't get to everything I wanted to on my desk, I work a little longer. No big deal.
My boss trusts me and doesn't check up on me.
I have full benefits and plenty of freedom/flexibility.

Believe me, I know how lucky I am.

Does anyone else really love and appreciate their job?

I don't who I'm fooling to be in such a great position, but I love it!!

jerseykrs said:

God, firing people is so fun !!!

Yes, I do. It is a unique position and I have complete freedom to make my day as I wish. My only focus (or responsibility)... to create a positive memory for pediactric children while they are in the hospital.

Tramatic as it may be (whether it is in Peds, ICU or the Oncology Unit)... my focus (joy) comes from replacing all that is unpleasant/fearful with something positively lasting. I do.

I have 100 stories (+) to share a day about the good that comes.

yes i feel lucky. i dont get paid much but it more than a person without anything coming in.

Freespirit said:

But how much do you make ?



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Forgive me - I'm really sarcastic today.

YOU are doing God's work.
Love ya

yes i feel very lucky to have job that makes as much as i do.26 an hour. i am still young and evrything else. I just need to someone i can share it with you know what i mean like i used too.

Fleshofmyflesh said:

Teacher wages... yet I feel thoroughly rich, unlike many who drown in their own miseries... in a big house, nice car... well you know.

I feel lucky to have my job!

It pays very well.

Freespirit said:

Jules - I was just being a smartass.
And I DO know what you mean Girl.

Fleshofmyflesh said:

I know... two smartasses don't make a right. I feel you.

Fleshofmyflesh said:

I did until I read your job description!!!

hhmm lets see
yeah i don't mind my job, but at the moment i am loving it
cause i leave the company in 3 weeks (after 16 years)
& the new job i'm going to sounds like i will love it
4days on, 4days off, 6 weeks annual leave, great pay
plus numerous loadings for doing shift work
so hell yeah i am gonna be loving my new job

Afraid not.

Well, I feel lucky to have a job where I am compensated pretty well. But I don't enjoy it.

i absolutely ADORE my job

you may ask what i get paid, and maybe you wouldnt understand if i told you my payment was hugs, kisses, and i love you's.....

you may ask where i work, and i would answer that i work everywhere....

you may ask what i do, and i would say i do many different things, each day filled with new and exciting tasks

you may ask about my schedual, and i will tell you that i work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.... im on call at every hour, every day... i have no 'holidays' that i get off....

you may ask if i go to work everyday with a smile, and i will say... maybe not going into my day, but i always have something to smile about when its over...

you may ask if i get promotions.... i will tell you that i am already the queen of my castle.


im a momma for a living... i take it very seriously, and i have given my life to my babies and their wellbeing.... sure, the pay (money wise) isnt the best BUT the rewards are more than i could ever begin to explain, and i wouldnt leave my 'job' here for the world !

nakedpianoplayer said:

spoken like a real woman.

nakedpianoplayer said:

How beautiful!
maybe one day i will be lucky enough to get a job just like yours

Freespirit said:

Ditto what you've said thus far.
[Edited 6/19/05 3:09am]

nakedpianoplayer said:

our jobs are lucky to have US!

nakedpianoplayer said:

that is truly beautiful ...honestly.

you have one of the most difficult, challenging yet rewarding jobs. i sincerely believe it is one of the most important jobs in the world...being a mother.

i don't particularly enjoy my job but the benefits and pay are incredible and above and beyond what someone with my education should get... especially in my area (which i never plan to leave). i am satisfied.

Fleshofmyflesh said:

Sounds like you've got a great job there, and yes, you are very lucky. It would be nice to have a job where you could work from home and not have a boss standing over your shoulder, giving you grief when something was not done (which has happened to me a few times already). Gotta love that setup, for me, it would be ideal.

nakedpianoplayer said:

I know you do your job very well, and that your kids are very grateful for all that you do for them. Being a parent is the hardest job in the world that anybody could have.