https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:46:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you/page/2#post-2148669 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 18:02:43 +0000 NurseDMB 2148669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate to say this, but no. And I'm a nurse.</p> <p>But I'm no where close to having my "dream job", I only work part time nights in an assisted living facility, I LOVE working with the elderly and those with Alzheimer's and dementia so I definitely don't dislike my job.</p> <p>But being a nurse was never my dream job and I'm not really sure what my dream job would be. The only thing I'm really interested in is psychology, mainly criminal psych. But I'm not sure I ever want to go back to school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you/page/2#post-2148658 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 17:40:21 +0000 Marfi 2148658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely feel like mine is. I work at an IT help desk for an insurance company. I love my co-workers and I love being able to help people. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you/page/2#post-2148524 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 13:26:32 +0000 MrsH 2148524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess that depends on what you mean by fulfilling. I enjoy my job, genuinely like the people I work with, it helps support my family, and I couldn't see myself doing anything else. With that said, it is a means to an end. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2148490 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 12:39:00 +0000 simplyfelicity 2148490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@WinterBee: This is how I feel about teaching, too. I would like, someday, to do something more specialized in curriculum and planning but I feel like I need to put more years in and I am not sure what it would be. I considered becoming an instructional coach but decided against it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2148487 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 12:33:53 +0000 artsyfartsy 2148487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mostly! Ask me around Independence Day and I may say differently. Lol. My job offers a lot of freedom. I'm not stuck doing one thing everyday. I have a lot of creative input at work and that fulfills me. I grew up in and have a passion for the park I work at so I genuinely love seeing it succeed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2148476 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 12:21:34 +0000 gerijeni 2148476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>By all accounts, I have a good career. For the past few years I've worked for small tech startups (rather than big tech companies) -- it's mentally challenging work that requires creative problem-solving, and I get to work with super smart, passionate people. And it pays well. But, it's so male-dominated, so anti-work-life balance (the companies I've worked for vocally pride themselves on a lack of work-life balance). In my current company, I am the sole female employee -- and, that can sometimes be lonely. Since becoming pregnant, I literally have to remind myself why I should love it: I'm helping build a company and product from scratch, I'm challenged daily, and by some small measure, what our company does helps people. But, I'm in a funk where I just don't live, breathe, love this stuff anymore. Anyway, I find myself naturally focusing on the negatives. But, my salary is far greater than my husband's and I'm not willing to jeopardize our current financial comfort to switch careers. Besides, I'm not even sure what else I'd do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2148389 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 08:59:47 +0000 WinterBee 2148389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@prettylizy: I'm a teacher, and I love my job. It absolutely fulfills me.<br /> Some days it drives me crazy, or I don't want to go... but that's with any job.<br /> I can't envision myself doing anything else, until we have kids and I become a SAHM, which is my ultimate dream job! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147361 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 08:34:42 +0000 snowjewelz 2147361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not really. I had a lot more ambition when I was younger. Also at my old job I was A LOT closer with my coworkers so it made work life more fulfilling. Now after 2 years at my company now I still don't really feel it, plus after having a baby, work really is just a paycheck... I really rather SAH! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147359 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 08:34:14 +0000 BananaPancakes 2147359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ha, no. Not even a little. It pays the bills. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147351 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 08:30:38 +0000 Tanjowen 2147351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I honestly have the best of both worlds in that I get to stay home and only work 2 days a week for a great boss. While there are crushing lows and big highs in my work, I like that I'm helping people and feel I'm making a difference - which is the reason I got a Psychology degree in the first place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147346 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 08:27:45 +0000 avivoca 2147346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Parts of it are interesting, but there are parts that make me want to gouge out my eyeballs in boredom. I do a lot of the same thing, just for different events. It's okay, but I think I'd like meteorology better. I just don't want to completely start over with schooling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147333 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 08:21:36 +0000 dc yoga bee 2147333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I believe in my agency's missions and I like that my work directly helps people. However, the area of law is boring, and not what I want to practice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147331 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 08:21:14 +0000 travellingbee 2147331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, definitely. I teach but more specifically I work in small groups with struggling readers. It's all the good parts of teaching without a lot of the negatives. I wish I got paid more, but thankfully DH makes a LOT more than me so that makes up for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147323 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 08:17:20 +0000 littlebug 2147323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. Which is really really sad to me because I'm a social worker and that job is "supposed" to be fulfilling. I chose health care social work because it was what really interested me. But it turns out that all I do is discharge planning. Sometimes it feels like I went to school for 6 years and got a Masters degree to spend much of my day making copies and faxing charts. </p> <p>I'm looking into something else, but I'm not sure what that would be. In a perfect world, I'd work at Planned Parenthood or another similar agency. But I'd take a HUGE salary cut to do so and there are times when we struggle financially as it is... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147291 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 07:57:40 +0000 blackbird 2147291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: I have coworkers who love it, but holy shit, is it eye-gouging for me. My eyes just glaze right over. It doesn't help that my case load is dropping as I get closer to maternity leave, and will soon be at zero, so I'm also incredibly bored (both because the subjects are boring and also because there's little to do 95% of the time). I really struggle not being engaged </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147253 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 07:16:34 +0000 prettylizy 2147253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lemondrop: when I grow up I want to be you!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147220 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 06:44:52 +0000 Ajsmommy 2147220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@prettylizy: not at all. I work in insurance/claims. And quite frankly it's the opposite. I am good at what I do and I get paid well to do it. But the things I deal with on a daily basis are honestly draining. However, my job allows me many freedoms I wouldn't have without it sooooo I get my fulfillment from those types of things and of course my "non" work life is very fulfilling! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147211 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 06:30:51 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2147211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not at all. I hate my job right now. It's high stress, and the work itself is boring. But I'm concerned about getting a new job. In my current industry, you're expected to work long hours. I've been at my job for a long time so I have the flexibility to leave "on time." If I leave my industry I'd take a big pay cut. I don't know what to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147207 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 06:29:03 +0000 yoursilverlining 2147207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My job fulfills my need to exercise my brain hard on a daily basis. It involves a lot of research, a lot of writing/drafting, and complex problem solving. I also do a lot of project management stuff too, and public speaking to both large and small groups, which I enjoy. I work for a very honest, generous and supportive company and my small team is made up of all high achievers which pushes me personally (which I like, as I hate to be bored). My job is also ever-changing, which I like too. I never know what issues and problems will come to our team, and what I'll need to solve. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147191 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 06:14:11 +0000 ILoveLettie 2147191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lemondrop: Love seeing that there are "career soul mates" out there! Can't wait to find mine! My mom is in a similar job--after 30 years or so of unfulfilling jobs she's finally in her dream job; I hope it doesn't take me that long though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147187 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 06:10:08 +0000 looch 2147187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think my job fills a need I have, which is to exercise my brain, think logically and solve problems. One of my favorite things to do is research why something behaves a certain way.<br /> It also surrounds me with people that I might not come across in my day to day life. I've worked with people from all over the world! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147175 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 05:46:18 +0000 lamariniere 2147175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine is fulfilling because I know that some aspects of what I do can actually help people. I also like my job. I'm self-employed and I find it fulfilling to be my own boss. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147169 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 05:19:18 +0000 Rocker2014 2147169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I love my job and I'd like to think that the work i do makes a difference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147152 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 04:13:10 +0000 miramira 2147152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's interesting and varied enough, I like my colleagues &amp; I get to help people, so it's satisfying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147040 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 22:34:20 +0000 lemondrop 2147040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, very much! I haven't been bored in the almost 5 years I've been here. I teach, tutor, and work on curriculum for a career college. The students and adult interaction keep me inspired and working hard and it is covering material that I am passionate about. This job is my career soul mate :wink: even better, I get to change students' lives. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2147021 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 22:20:25 +0000 lizzywiz 2147021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: this. EXACTLY. I like work, in the middle of needing to take the next step. I hope to build it to something that fulfills me, job-wise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2146962 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 21:33:57 +0000 DillonLion 2146962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's fufilling in many ways. I have minor complaints but overall have it pretty good at work </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2146913 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 20:58:46 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2146913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I ised to work for someone who is a patent attorney - the person that writes those patents! I thought it sounded excruciating but he loved it! </p> <p>No, I work to put myself through school right now. But my future career will hopefully be very fulfilling :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2146849 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 20:26:30 +0000 matador84 2146849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It really does. I have had several conversations with my friends about my job, and they have commented to me before that they "wish" they had a job where they were making a difference and/or being fulfilled.</p> <p>I've always worked in high poverty settings and it is very fulfilling to navigate people out of poverty through education and resources that I can help direct them to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-job-fulfill-you#post-2146847 Thu, 16 Apr 2015 20:26:12 +0000 namaste 2146847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So much. I get to help small business owners and it's amazing to help others grow and understand things that they thought were impossible to understand. </p>