Do you do what you love for work?

Madman31 · 04-24-2012, 03:08 PM

I was thinking about all the answers in that retire early/rich thread and some people said why retire when you love your work? Look at Warren Buffet. That makes a lot of sense. It reminded me of this speech by Jobs http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/j...bs-061505.html

That made me google how to find what you love to do and this came up first
http://briankim.net/blog/2006/07/how...ou-love-to-do/

I can definitely see some ideas I can pursue that I feel I would love doing but financial security is always bringing me back. Anybody here manage to make good money doing what you love to do? How long did it take? What's it like?

icehog3 · 04-24-2012, 03:20 PM

25+ years in and I stll like my job. Unfrotunately, I will never get rich doing it, but it provides a secure living and good retirement benefits.

Volusianator · 04-24-2012, 03:24 PM

I currently work at Time Warner Cable, do I need to say more.

CigarNut · 04-24-2012, 03:29 PM

I have been doing work in an IT-related field for about 35 years. I first started out doing application development (which I loved and did well at), then design, then expanded to networks and servers, architecture, program management and now I am back to development.

I really love what I am doing now. No people to manage anymore, decent work environment, decent employer, decent benefits. The salary is about half of what I could make in management but I have much less stress in my life now.

After many years I am finally happy with what I am doing and who I work for.

croatan · 04-24-2012, 03:32 PM

There are certain things I enjoy more, but until I can convince someone to pay me a ridiculous sum to fly around the world, eat, drink, and smoke cigars, I'm extremely happy doing what I do.

E.J. · 04-24-2012, 03:45 PM

I like my job.... I get up in the morning and come to work with a smile on my face. I enjoy my colleagues, so much so, some of us hang out socially outside of work as well.

That said, I do not love my work. I would not do what I do for free or anywhere close to free. That retirement thread had me thinking and I am firmly in the camp that I work to live, I do not live to work.

If I hit the lottery, I would not be coming to work every day. I may get a part time job at a golf course, fly shop ect....but probably not. I am pretty sure I could keep myself plenty busy without "work."

Steve · 04-24-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

I like my job.... I get up in the morning and come to work with a smile on my face. I enjoy my colleagues, so much so, some of us hang out socially outside of work as well.

That said, I do not love my work. I would not do what I do for free or anywhere close to free. That retirement thread had me thinking and I am firmly in the camp that I work to live, I do not live to work.

If I hit the lottery, I would not be coming to work every day. I may get a part time job at a golf course, fly shop ect....but probably not. I am pretty sure I could keep myself plenty busy without "work."

What he said, except I probably would get a "fun" job at a flyshop, etc.

Ogre · 04-24-2012, 03:50 PM

Been doing it for 20+ years. I love being a Firefighter/Paramedic

markem · 04-24-2012, 03:54 PM

I charge other people obscene amounts of money to read old books and scholarly journals. I like my work.

ninjavanish · 04-24-2012, 03:57 PM

I work in a building that contains 20-30 Million cigars...

68TriShield · 04-24-2012, 04:00 PM

I do not love my work,even as an owner.What I do like is the fact that we support many nice people and their families.

DMK · 04-24-2012, 04:13 PM

Not only do I not love what I do for work, I hate it most days.
In the past few years it has gotten worse.
I truly look forward to retirement, but I'll have to put in a few more years in Hell.
Oh, by the way, I'm a millwright at a steel mill here in little Pittsburgh.

Apoco · 04-24-2012, 08:11 PM

I like my job well enough - but I am sick of sitting behind a desk. Already. Only been in an office job (rotated through a few of them) for 2 and a half years now. Long way to go >.<

G G · 04-24-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

25+ years in and I stll like my job. Unfrotunately, I will never get rich doing it, but it provides a secure living and good retirement benefits.

What he said, except down here in florida they are trying to seriously screw up my retirement. And only 9 years service.

Hooligan · 04-24-2012, 08:30 PM

Been working on and off for my grandfathers flooring company since I was 16 (29 now) and now have been working 3 years straight for him. It has it's ups and downs but as long as I'm making enough for my wife to be a stay at home mommy for our daughter I'll always have a smile on my face for what I do.

SvilleKid · 04-24-2012, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjavanish

I work in a building that contains 20-30 Million cigars...

It's a good thing you like cigars! should be enough to last you a couple months or so!

MajorCaptSilly · 04-24-2012, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjavanish

I work in a building that contains 20-30 Million cigars...

I envy you the most! Total Willy Wonka for the cigar lover.

MCS

SvilleKid · 04-24-2012, 08:43 PM

I used to love what I did. Before the economy crashed, and the job has almost gone away!

MajorCaptSilly · 04-24-2012, 08:46 PM

Being in sales/consulting is incredibly rewarding for me as I get to meet people I really like. I've learned a lot about personality, relationships, and all kinds of psychological stuff. There are quite a few things I don't like about my job but at the end of the day, I love what I do.

MCS

forgop · 04-24-2012, 09:53 PM

I used to hate my previous career, but nearly 3 years removed from that, I'm just 5 days away from taking my last nursing final and can go home thinking I helped make someone's day somewhat better than before they came to the ER.

04-24-2012, 03:08 PM	#1
Madman31 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 15 Trading: (0)	Do you do what you love for work? I was thinking about all the answers in that retire early/rich thread and some people said why retire when you love your work? Look at Warren Buffet. That makes a lot of sense. It reminded me of this speech by Jobs http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/j...bs-061505.html That made me google how to find what you love to do and this came up first http://briankim.net/blog/2006/07/how...ou-love-to-do/ I can definitely see some ideas I can pursue that I feel I would love doing but financial security is always bringing me back. Anybody here manage to make good money doing what you love to do? How long did it take? What's it like?

04-24-2012, 03:20 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: Do you do what you love for work? 25+ years in and I stll like my job. Unfrotunately, I will never get rich doing it, but it provides a secure living and good retirement benefits. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-24-2012, 03:24 PM	#3
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: Do you do what you love for work? I currently work at Time Warner Cable, do I need to say more. __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

04-24-2012, 03:29 PM	#4
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Do you do what you love for work? I have been doing work in an IT-related field for about 35 years. I first started out doing application development (which I loved and did well at), then design, then expanded to networks and servers, architecture, program management and now I am back to development. I really love what I am doing now. No people to manage anymore, decent work environment, decent employer, decent benefits. The salary is about half of what I could make in management but I have much less stress in my life now. After many years I am finally happy with what I am doing and who I work for. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

04-24-2012, 03:32 PM	#5
croatan Missing Peter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: James Location: la Vuelta Abajo Posts: 3,727 Trading: (6)	Re: Do you do what you love for work? There are certain things I enjoy more, but until I can convince someone to pay me a ridiculous sum to fly around the world, eat, drink, and smoke cigars, I'm extremely happy doing what I do. __________________ Fumo ergo sum.

04-24-2012, 03:45 PM	#6
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Do you do what you love for work? I like my job.... I get up in the morning and come to work with a smile on my face. I enjoy my colleagues, so much so, some of us hang out socially outside of work as well. That said, I do not love my work. I would not do what I do for free or anywhere close to free. That retirement thread had me thinking and I am firmly in the camp that I work to live, I do not live to work. If I hit the lottery, I would not be coming to work every day. I may get a part time job at a golf course, fly shop ect....but probably not. I am pretty sure I could keep myself plenty busy without "work."

04-24-2012, 03:50 PM	#8
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Do you do what you love for work? Been doing it for 20+ years. I love being a Firefighter/Paramedic __________________

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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Do you do what you love for work? I charge other people obscene amounts of money to read old books and scholarly journals. I like my work. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

04-24-2012, 03:57 PM	#10
ninjavanish Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Trust me, your humi isn't big enough. Posts: 507 Trading: (16)	Re: Do you do what you love for work? I work in a building that contains 20-30 Million cigars...

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68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Do you do what you love for work? I do not love my work,even as an owner.What I do like is the fact that we support many nice people and their families.

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DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,747 Trading: (86)	Re: Do you do what you love for work? Not only do I not love what I do for work, I hate it most days. In the past few years it has gotten worse. I truly look forward to retirement, but I'll have to put in a few more years in Hell. Oh, by the way, I'm a millwright at a steel mill here in little Pittsburgh. __________________ Darryl, SOB...

04-24-2012, 08:11 PM	#13
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: Do you do what you love for work? I like my job well enough - but I am sick of sitting behind a desk. Already. Only been in an office job (rotated through a few of them) for 2 and a half years now. Long way to go >.<

04-24-2012, 08:30 PM	#15
Hooligan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Matt Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 79 Trading: (0)	Re: Do you do what you love for work? Been working on and off for my grandfathers flooring company since I was 16 (29 now) and now have been working 3 years straight for him. It has it's ups and downs but as long as I'm making enough for my wife to be a stay at home mommy for our daughter I'll always have a smile on my face for what I do.

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SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Do you do what you love for work? I used to love what I did. Before the economy crashed, and the job has almost gone away! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

04-24-2012, 08:46 PM	#19
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Do you do what you love for work? Being in sales/consulting is incredibly rewarding for me as I get to meet people I really like. I've learned a lot about personality, relationships, and all kinds of psychological stuff. There are quite a few things I don't like about my job but at the end of the day, I love what I do. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

04-24-2012, 09:53 PM	#20
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Do you do what you love for work? I used to hate my previous career, but nearly 3 years removed from that, I'm just 5 days away from taking my last nursing final and can go home thinking I helped make someone's day somewhat better than before they came to the ER.