Are you happy with your job?

No. I'm not happy with my job. This school year has really sucked for the most part, and I'm tired of being there. I do like the schedule and some aspects of the work itself, but overall I'm miserable majority of the time now. I'm bored to death, it's been a struggle to find reliable help, and schools don't pay enough for the crap we have to deal with these days. It also hasn't helped that public schools have been struggling thanks to asshole politicians who are hellbent on fucking everyone over in order to push their charter and private school agendas.

I've been off for spring break, but I have to go back tomorrow. They'd finally found me some good help who's been there since November, but she told us she is looking for another job that pays better and hopes she'll find something soon. I don't blame her though; it's hard as hell to survive these days and only getting harder. I was hoping she'd at least be able to finish out the school year, but that's probably not going to happen. It's depressing. Subs are also hard to find this year. I'm ready for the end of May dammit.

I want to do something else, but I have no idea what—well I do, but it's not an option right now. I can't bear the thought of going back to what I used to do either. I don't know what the hell to do with myself anymore.

 

Thanks, Becca; you're a sweetheart. Life is indeed an absolute bitch, but I suppose we just have to deal with it best we can. Much easier said than done though. I thought about private consulting at one point, but I have zero interest in the industry anymore—I don't think telling clients 'I don't really fucking care' would be all that good for business. lol I can't imagine how that must feel for the lucky ones either, but I sure do try. It's a shame we can't all make an actual living doing what we love and want to do, but instead have to spend life wasting away at jobs we have no passion for. If it's been on your mind that long, I say go for it and get your study on. Even as tough as things are, it at least sounds like an opportune time, especially with AI creeping up on you and your kiddo getting ready to be on his own. Take that chance for yourself and don't let it pass you by.

 

Yep. Pushing through is all we can do.

Take my word for it, it's important not to let the opportunity to get to it pass you by. It will also give you something positive to focus on, which typically leads to better things. Even if you get in there and decide it's not for you, it could lead you to what is.

Anytime, girl, and I appreciate yours as well. I'd also like to hear that about myself, but hopefully something will happen sooner rather than later. Hopefully one of these days, we'll all get the satisfaction we deserve. xo