MelfsAcidArrow
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I work in healthcare and I have a fantastic team. I enjoy my job, I am compensated well for it, and at the end of the day I happy to be done with it.
Nov 2, 2024 5:13 AM
MelfsAcidArrow
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I work in healthcare and I have a fantastic team. I enjoy my job, I am compensated well for it, and at the end of the day I happy to be done with it.
CatEyebrows
I love my job too! I’m also making more money than I ever have in my life. I’m not wealthy by any means but I don’t have debt. I’ve also been around longer, GenX here.
I feel guilty about it too. I don’t usually talk about it
ZK383
What a weird post for Imgur! No mental health freak out, dreariness, blaming politicians, God bless you for this!
finesherbes
Same! My coworkers are literally my besties. I am a night shift chemist and I feel so at peace doing my little tasks in the lab all night. It feels nice to accomplish tasks
Vungor
NURSE HERE, DITTO.
Neferium
I was thinking the punchline was gonna be self employed.
CheshirePanda37
Yes! Thank you!! I’m currently working in the best job I’ve ever had!!! I love my people and would definitely count them as real friends!!! I know that way to many people deal with toxic work places, and I know I’m lucky. But darn it, it can happen!
2dollars15cents
Im a dog groomer, and I have the best coworkers ever. They are my chosen family and I love all of them. You and I are lucky.
FabergeBurrito
Even though I have a job with frustrating circumstances sometimes, I still really enjoy my coworkers & don't think the job is too bad. At least I can honestly smile & truly wish someone a good day even if it means I'm not getting paid a whole lot.
cousteau
This is the highest one can aspire. Congrats!
lemonbasil
I have a great life, too, and am very grateful for it. My work is tolerable to the point where I am not looking for something new, but it would be great if it matched a similar satisfaction level. Happy to see the positivity!
Eatsleeprun
Nice. Me, too. Ignore the haters.
Littledirtybirdyfeet
Same here. I work from home as a project analyst for an environmental engineering company. I get 30 days of PTO, too, which is pretty remarkable for a US company.
Wuz314159
I'm confused. Where is the: but... ?
PineappleIsDeliciousOnPizzaFightMe
It is implied. “But I know many other people are struggling.”
camn333
pareidoliaperson
Min wage, but I enjoy it. Though I had to work really hard *as a temp* to get a place in only OK department there. Coz god there are very few good departments here.
MelfsAcidArrow
Lots of hard work and even more luck. And I am very aware that it could be gone in an instant
blissblush
Gum and tonic. Gin, rum and tonic.
redsmerf
PT here. It's not the highest paying job in the world, but damn if it can't be satisfying at times
slidewhistlesymphony
Good for you! Mind if I ask where you work?
MelfsAcidArrow
I won’t give specifics but it’s an outpatient mental health provider that is not BetterHelp. We have offices throughout the US but I work at home in CA
ISayShenanigans
Oh, I enjoy my job and coworkers, too! Because I work by myself, and my coworkers are my thoughts.
MelfsAcidArrow
You deserve a raise!
ISayShenanigans
Damn straight, I do!
Flareside
I used to work at a hospital as IT and it was the best job I'd had in a long time. Actually doing things that helped others made a huge improvement in my mental health. I was no longer working to just survive and keep my family alive.
HappyPetunia
I love my job and having awesomely nice coworkers is a huge part of that.
I’ve worked jobs that I was miserable at and jobs that I was “eh, it’s work—what do you expect?“
And I can tell you, don’t settle for a job where you are not happy unless you have absolutely no other choice or it’s part of a conscious career/life plan.
incubisexual
I am in the transportation industry and absolutely love my job. I get excited to go to work some days. I have a Morticia and Gomez style relationship with a woman who's so my type it's a little insane, and one of the things we agree most on is that kids are not for us but animals sure are. My friends are an amazing support network and some of the most accepting and kind people I have known. I also feel guilty sometimes, lol
thesecondbreakfastclub
BananaForScaIe
It takes effort to create great culture. Whenever I take over a team, my first question is always "when was the last time you did work you were proud of". Almost always I get blank stares. It's my job to fix all the underlying crap that sucks the soul from my team. Most people are superstars who've simply been poisoned for too many years, or not shown how much they can really shine.
nopenopittynope2806
Same. It’s like survivor’s guilt.
dashers
Likewise. I'm not a boomer, yet contrary to popular opinion on here, I have somehow progressed a career without a financial leg up, get paid comfortably by a capitalist employer, I don't work extra hours, my coworkers are happy. Most people I know outside of work are also happy with their employment. Though probably quite critically, I'm not American. I largely contribute the hate and suffering on here being something very culturally different to my experiences.
howunfortunate9
Homie, being non American is absolutely the critical difference there. I've looked into how to emigrate to European countries with great worker protections, and I'd basically need to be coming in with a MD or be a master in my field. Having switched entire career paths as an older adult, I'm basically hosed.
rabbihimself
That’s awesome. I’m happy for you.
Sooner70
You're not alone. If I didn't have bills to pay I'd do my job for free. I genuinely enjoy it! And as further "No Fucking Way" fodder for the masses... I HATED working from home during Covid. Getting back to the office was an amazing feeling.
MelfsAcidArrow
There are some parts of being in the office that I miss, but being fully remote has been such a blessing. More time with my family, less money spent on childcare and transportation, better exercise, better eating, less stress, etc. but I do miss casual conversations
TurdBurglar3000
I spent most part of the pandemic working in the office even though I absolutely could have worked from home. But most colleagues got so used to WFH they barely ever show up at the office so in the end I decided I'd do the same. Needless to say, the mood and general atmosphere are complete shit now but hey, at least I don't have to deal with traffic.
ImSynnical
Much like dogs we crave work to a certain extent too, if I won the lottery I’d still do my job for free for certain people, some customers deserve it. Some really don’t though, like a guy in a 3 million dollar cottage complaining about how expensive Canadian labourers are.. still charge those ppl
JarethCutestory
If I won the lottery no one would ever see me again, that instant
nosilazurc11
My previous husband was abusive, in every way. For the last 13 years I've been married to a man who treats me like a queen. Kisses on the neck when I'm washing dishes, kisses as we pass in the hall, always touching my back, hand. Laughs,jokes. My home life is so awesome, nothing in other areas bother me. I bought our home in 2018 for cash, so no financial burdens. I had a stroke last year, he tied my shoes, washed my hair, cut my food, ect.. I'm lucky & don't share it, b/c bragging
MelfsAcidArrow
You deserve every happiness and NOT because you had the horrors first. You deserve it just because
CarInAVet
You should share it so that people in shitty relationships know there's better out there. You CAN get out and you CAN make a better life for yourself.
tallyhoho
Having a fulfilling life is not something to feel guilty over and it allows you to give back and help others succeed as well. Mentoring, volunteering, and working with charities are all great at keeping you thankful and grounded
whosbestmom
This--made me think of JFK quote "For of those to whom much is given, much is required." BTW, TIL it's a Bible verse!!
tallyhoho
I also learned today!
MelfsAcidArrow
Yes, I run a nonprofit as well that really scratches that itch. Providing healthcare resources in rural areas of California.
tallyhoho
I was on the board of a few and it's really a great break from regular work and life to help others. Makes you appreciate what you have. Keep living your best life love, it's great to see
idownvoteplottwist
Honestly when imgur and most of the internet is endlessly "fuck my coworkers fuck my boss fuck my job fuck people telling me to come in person" I start to wonder if something's wrong with me
tallyhoho
There are dozens of us living a pretty great life! I mean yeah there are crappy parts too but keep going and you'll find the good stuff
dragonsluvtacos
Count me as one of those dozens. We moved to MI last summer and over the past year my little family of four has absolutely flourished. My husband and I have found our passions (in his case again) in our jobs, our kids are in a great school system & at a school doing all the right things by their students, and we see my hub’s family tons. I start work as an EMT tomorrow and that part of my job with the ambulance company I work for gives me the chance to actually help folks on their worst day.
ahorseelbowdeepinme
Omg, thank you! I love my wife and kids, love my job, have a house, and I come on imgur and see all the people who aren't as fortunate and I kinda feel guilty for having a pretty awesome life.
ikidnappedyourfox
Don’t feel bad for having a good life, let’s just try to make it so that everyone gets a chance for a good life.
MelfsAcidArrow
Yeah, I hope that things continue to improve for the average person so that others can get a much needed break. It took almost 20 years in my industry and several different jobs to get to this spot, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
ChicanoBatman
I think I have a great life but it was a lot of hard work. I drove down to Mexico in an old truck, didn't speak the language and $200 bucks in my pocket. Started an Interior Design firm on a napkin, got paid up front and life took off. Now marrying an amazing Portland OR girl, 73 employees, and the Labrador and I dive for fish and swim with the whales most days when we can. It was hard, still is, but I love it and wish happiness for everyone I can help.
ihaveantsforhands
Don’t feel guilty for having a good life, I’m happy for you. We don’t have to want others to be miserable. I hope things continue to be good to you, and to anyone else reading this
JoeT85
Living through positivity is harder because you actually have care a little. Sadly seeing others succeed can breed resentment. Part of my job is to train people and I tell them that I want to be foot note in their success.
JoeT85
I too have a pretty good job, well compensated and a pretty good company to work for. Don't feel bad for that. IMGUR is a pretty good place for positivity and (somehow MLP) art, but my guess is that because the internet is an echo chamber, we just hear people bitch.
SecretCookies
My life has been a dumpster fire since I was a kid, but I'm super happy for you! I don't think you should feel bad in any way. Seeing happy people gives me hope, so you just keep being that ray of sunshine because you're helping me just by being you.
blzrdphoto
I’m the same way except for my kids have ASD so that’s the only trouble I have in my life right now.
unluckyandbored
Don't be guilty. Be grateful.
ImSynnical
You shouldn’t feel guilty for not being messed up, just raise your kids up to be the future generation with empathy
cbjfan
An unpopular opinion puffin used properly?
TheBigBadBonerBiter
Insane that "I actually like my job" is an unpopular opinion around here.
samwyze
The last job I liked was working at a video rental store. Remember those?
cbjfan
I have liked a job and hated the coworkers, hated a job but liked my coworkers, and even hated a job and coworkers. Never liked both though.