https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 10:15:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job/page/2#post-1782124 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 15:28:46 +0000 DillonLion 1782124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm totally fulfilled by what working provides for my life lol (saving, giving, spending) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job/page/2#post-1782115 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 15:22:16 +0000 Boheme 1782115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job/page/2#post-1782114 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 15:22:07 +0000 ZombieBullfrogHoller 1782114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends! I'm a TSS worker, so I work in the school or home &amp; community with kids with behavioral problems and/or autism. Some days it's a lot of fun, very rewarding and I feel like, "Dang, I love this!" Other days I leave thinking that my job is pointless and overwhelming and I'm not making one bit of difference. </p> <p>It's hard, too, just logistic-wise because there's a lot of driving because I may work with one client for one or two hours, then have to drive 30 minutes to work with another client for one or two hours numerous times a day. And the company I work for seems to lack communication skills, so there's that @_@ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job/page/2#post-1782110 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 15:19:33 +0000 lamariniere 1782110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Of the jobs I have had, my current one is the one I have enjoyed the most. I am also self-employed and WAH, which were goals of mine for quite some time, and I'm grateful that I've been able to make those two things become reality. While I wouldn't say my job is completely fulfilling, I think it could be more fulfilling if I were working with a subject matter closer to heart or that I was more passionate about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job/page/2#post-1782108 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 15:18:01 +0000 JerricaBenton 1782108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a few good jobs before becoming a SAHM and I never felt fulfilled. Maybe I wasn't doing the right things but I did work in what I thought was my 'dream' industry. I liked it fine but never felt passionate about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job/page/2#post-1782086 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 15:00:50 +0000 Espion 1782086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVE my job. Sure, there are pretty tedious parts, but on the whole, it is pretty dang awesome. I guess I'm excited to work every day, because I don't know what I'd do with myself otherwise. I'd still work if I won the lottery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job/page/2#post-1782045 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:34:05 +0000 mlm2934 1782045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: my exact feelings about my job/career </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1782032 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:28:36 +0000 MsMini 1782032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been an NICU nurse for 8 years and I still love my job and think it is amazing, and feel lucky to have ended up where I am! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1782027 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:27:18 +0000 alohaorchid 1782027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely not. My job is ridiculously boring, I only do it because it pays well and I'm not really sure what my other options are right now... I've been working in this field for 9 years so it's difficult to imagine doing anything else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1782022 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:24:34 +0000 annie624 1782022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like my job--but don't know that I'd EVER be 100% fulfilled. I think that I'd always feel like something was missing/I could be doing more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1782018 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:20:45 +0000 psw27 1782018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh and I'm an attorney too. So to answer your question, no I am not fulfilled but I am also not as miserable as I was in private practice :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1782015 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:19:52 +0000 psw27 1782015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>most days I am happy to have a job, especially a non-stressful job. Are there mornings I wish I was in yoga pants hanging out at home and running errands? totally. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1782008 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:17:34 +0000 MrsH 1782008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Madison43: I'm an attorney in a niche field and I really enjoy my job but I'm not sure I would use the term "fulfilled." I'm not sure if any job would reach that level for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1782007 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:17:34 +0000 Sparkler 1782007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Madison43: I'm a lawyer, but was able to move in house and then work 3 days after #2. I wouldn't say I love, but I appreciate it so much more now! I do transactional work, so not sure if that matters! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1782001 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:13:44 +0000 Madison43 1782001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mae: that's why I wanted to ask everyone. If I directed the question to just practicing attorneys, it would be a universal no. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1782000 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:12:53 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1782000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@KelLeeLeee: that makes sense :) i would want to do public outreach type stuff....i think i have pretty much decided that it wont be worth the time or money for the degree to work with a non-profit, when i can do similar outreach related to my teaching degree instead. I am really fascinated with food and nutrition though :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1781998 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:12:11 +0000 Madison43 1781998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So jealous of you that really love your jobs ... But I'm not going to lie, it makes me feel a teensy bit better than most of you are meh about your careers too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1781995 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:10:59 +0000 MrsKRB 1781995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: Depends on what you want to do with it! I think private practice RD's (ie. counseling/education) probably get the most fulfillment, I work in the acute care setting and most of the time patients couldn't care less about what I have to say :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1781986 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:08:27 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1781986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@KelLeeLeee: haha so what you are saying is it is not worth the 4 extra years of school for me to go back and become an rd? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1781975 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:04:06 +0000 MrsKRB 1781975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a dietitian - every once in awhile I'll feel like I really got to someone and helped them out, but most of the time my job is lame and and I'm bored! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1781963 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:58:25 +0000 78h2o 1781963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mostly yes! I don't make as much as I want and I don't like the commute, but I really enjoy what I do and I like the people with whom I work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1781943 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:50:58 +0000 sarac 1781943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel extremely fulfilled as a full time parent, and I'm already regretting committing to part time preschool in the fall. Before her, I loved my research job. Contributing to the expansion of human knowledge felt really important to me. </p> <p>I'm trying to make a bit of a career shift now, and figuring out what would really fulfill me has been very important. I don't want to go through life spending most of my time doing something I'm not passionate about. I feel extremely lucky to have the privilege to feel that way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1781933 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:48:46 +0000 namaste 1781933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do love my job. But much like @travellingbee: no job would make me excited to get up in the morning. There are so many things I'd rather be doing, and I love what I do lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1781928 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:46:00 +0000 avivoca 1781928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1781922 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:43:59 +0000 yerpie110 1781922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do! I love my job and it's something I'm very passionate about. There are rough days of course, but I couldn't imagine doing anything else and hope to work for a long, long time. I have the perfect work/home balance for me (I wohm PT), so the combination of that and having a job I enjoy, really makes a significant difference in my life. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1781917 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:41:31 +0000 TheReelDeal 1781917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never thought to see my job as something to provide fulfillment. It's just something to do, so I can live the life I want. As long as I don't 100% DREAD going to work every day, everyone has bad days :wink: , then it's ok in my book. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1781911 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:39:33 +0000 LuLu Mom 1781911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, not at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1781907 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:37:54 +0000 looch 1781907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>By the work itself, not really, it's a lot of analysis. But I really like it because it's problem solving more than anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1781906 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:37:26 +0000 danda 1781906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my ideal world there would be no waking up early in the morning, but other than that...I truly enjoy my job most of the time and am often excited by the items on my day's to do list. I'm an engineer who does a fair bit of project management. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-anyone-really-feel-fulfilled-by-their-job#post-1781901 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 13:35:23 +0000 dagret 1781901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't feel that way about my current job - though I have felt like that in my tenure here -- but I am switching to a new job next month and hope I'll feel this way again! </p>