Do something, but be happy!
My son sent me this saying in an email this morning. Him and I talk all the time about our future, and dream of doing something together in life, in our own business. Ever since he was little it has been our dream.
Currently he works for the government. It's a great job for the health benefits and other things I guess, but he is very unhappy doing it. Yesterday evening we were discussing this and how there is no challenge in what he does. Oh sure, every once in a while there is an emergency situation that he is called upon to deal with, as he is the most competent to handle. Other than that it's the same old thing. Mostly input info and money stats. Not a very rewarding challenge for a guy like him.
About two years ago there was discussions with the owner of the company that I work for, about the opportunity to purchase the business in the near future. He is getting up in years and feels that I am the obvious solution to his retirement. At first I must say I was a little excited about this. A chance to finally own my own business. It felt like I had finally been given my chance in life that I had wished for. My son was obviously excited too because this would be something I would involve him in as well.
The challenge I have now...
The last 2 years here has given me the chance to really examine this situation of owning this business. All thing considered, it is not the company I want to own. I'll spare you all the reasons, data, etc. One of the biggest reason is that I just DO NOT enjoy this type of work. As I get older (and wiser I hope) I feel I need to do something that makes me happy. This place doesn't do that. My position here is extremely stressful, by the nature of this business and the people in it. Situations and people that I can't change.
When I decided that buying this business was not the opportunity I should be investing in is when I got serious about finding something else. I was surfing the internet that day. Typing in keywords to help me find my future. That's when I found Wealthy Affiliate. I had looked for something many times in the past. This one seemed exciting, however so had many other things I'd ran across before. So I did my homework. I could only find good things being said about this opportunity. With a little more digging, I decided to join.
Changing course
For years I have never truly been happy working for someone else. I've always done a great job where ever I've been but never have I been satisfied. You may or may not recall in prior posts, I grew up being groomed to take over my Dads business when I was younger. I started working for him when I was 12 years old. That dream fell apart when I was 24 years. I believe finding WA has been the answer so needed for many years, and now it's a great relief for me. Even though I knew nothing about computers (still don't relatively) I am excited to take on this challenge. I knew I had to do something different if I was to change the course of my life. So, I am doing something I've never done.
Sure it's going to take some time and I accept that. I wasn't looking for a "get rich quick" scheme. Been there, done that. I was looking for the answer to a long asked question, "what can I do to create my future the way I want it. How can I work for myself"? I'm not looking to get rich. I'm looking to get free!
Thank goodness for the support here as I'm not sure I could learn all of this on my own and make it. I've got a long way to go to get there and that's ok. My journey has begun. I hope someday to be able to help others as much as I've been helped along the way.
I'm thankful for this opportunity and all the help to achieve it!
Cheers!
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What is that saying? "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." or something like that
Yeah, I don't think this usually happens over night. Most of us just do what we have to so we can put food on the table.
You are absolutely right. We can't see the doom and gloom from current situation we might be temporarily stuck in. I know its hard to " be happy now" sometimes. Being greatful for what we DO have, and making steps towards changes that can improve our situations, can indeed bring some happiness, if thats the attitude we choose to embrace.
What we think about and speak about, we bring about. Thats what I truly believe.
Thanks Daniel!
Some people can not work for someone else and that is not a bad thing. Some people simply need to do what they gotta do and excel along their own path.
Welcome, and I hope you have the success you desire and you have made a great decision!
Is it the right one? Only you can determine that
It IS the right one. That opportunity was not meant for me at this time in my life.
No.regrets.
It takes courage to change course, but what a great example you are giving your son! Continued success to you. Debbie
Thanks for writing that post. Just got to know you a little bit better.
I wish you all the success in the world for today, tomorrow and beyond. You deserve it Mark,
Did you figure out your laptop issue from the other day?
Becky :)
I'm guessing not.
Thank you for the reply. Wishing the same for you Becky!
No I did not get my computer fixed. It's a problem with it that I hope my son can figure out. Checked my site this morning here at work and it was fine, so it's my laptop that has a problem.
Cool! Nice!
You've have an great son, but from your recent post, I'd have to say, that the, "Apple does not fall far from the tree!"
You'll be up and running in no time.
Becky :)
I hope so. Still workin on it. I have a little tiny bit of hair left. I pulled out the rest :0)
I agree. A lot of people just go thru life and never give it a shot.
Not me! Not us here at WA!
Thank you Pablo
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Oh, these quotes are sooo goood and sooo true! Thanks for sharing them and your story.
Yes, we absolutely have to do what we love to do. That's a key to success! You've made the right decision.
:-)
I always heard people say it, but as I got older I realized the truth in this. Life is too short to not work at something you love to do.
Thanks for the great reply on this post, Pernilla! Hope you're havinh an awesome Sunday !!!