The Job You Like And The Job That Pays
By Pollyal, 15th Sep 2013 | Follow this author
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Do you do what you are doing because you love doing it? Or do you do what you are doing because you are paid for doing it?
Aah! The Irony Of Fate
Trrriiiiiinnngggg!!!!
The moment after your alarm goes off, you still lie in your bed with your eyes closed, fighting inside your head the big war - Whether to get up and go to office or take a Sick Leave.
Your brain is all for going to the office, but your sweet little heart does not like the bossy brain. "Why cant we just stay at home and do something else? Why cant we do something that we really enjoy doing? Why do we have to be part of that office politics? Why cant we simply skip the office today, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow and every other day after that?"
The calm brain answers "Because, it will get you a big fat cheque at the end of the month."
At this thought the heart gives in, today, tomorrow and all the days following tomorrow. The heart loves to sing and dance and party, loves to write, spend time in the orphanage nearby, but alas! none of these will pay the big fat cheque.
The Search in the Dark
The heart is strong in its own emotional ways, and so does not give up. Everyday it promises to find a job that it likes and that will also pay. It does not let the hope die, day after day, month after month, year after year. The heart does not even notice that the hair has started greying and keeps on hoping and searching for that perfect other job.
Meanwhile the brain witnesses every feeling going inside the heart. It knows a little secret that the heart overlooked - that all this search is useless until it decides the skill it actually likes. But the brain keeps mum, not a word.
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15th Sep 2013 (#)
Excellent comments on the difference in heart and head when it comes to work that pays. Well done. ~Marilyn
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16th Sep 2013 (#)
Thanks Marilyn...an everyday experience of mine :)
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16th Sep 2013 (#)
Great, thanks, I enjoyed.
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18th Sep 2013 (#)
I totally agree...
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19th Sep 2013 (#)
Pollyal, thanks for the follow. to answer the title. I like working in a website which is interesting, challenging, especially when it gives a little return in terms of money. I like the way you write- your style.
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19th Sep 2013 (#)
@ Trillionaire - Thanks for your comment again :)
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19th Sep 2013 (#)
@N.C.Radomes - Its great if you are already involved in the job you enjoy thoroughly...I wish I too can switch soon(Its not that I hate this, but I love other things even more) ..and Thank you for the appreciation :)
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21st Sep 2013 (#)
What a wonderful description of the debate between the heart and the head.
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4th Jan 2014 (#)
Interestingly analysed, Pollyal. I feel most are unhappy at work while some who are on their own love what they do. Workplace politics is tough to endure and is really a dampener in terms of enthusiasm to go to work - siva
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4th Jan 2014 (#)
Yes Siva, you are so right..thanks for visiting :)
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5th Jan 2014 (#)
Obviously both....
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8th Jan 2014 (#)
I enjoy your writing style. I hope you find a job that is rewarding to both your heart and your wallet!
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8th Jan 2014 (#)
Thanks for the appreciation Phyl :)
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