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I recently made the big decision to resign from a very secure government job, one of those roles people usually stay in until retirement because of the stability, benefits and promotion prospects.
My parents blew a gasket and it was like a scene from the exorcist where they nearly wanted the local parish priest to talk me out of it.
Deep down, I knew it wasn’t where I was meant to be. The hardest part of leaving was actually making the decision to leave and owning it. Once I had that done a big weight was lifted.
Since leaving, I’ve been exploring a completely different direction, one that’s more in line with my interests. It was scary, but it already feels like the right choice.
It got me thinking:
Are most people actually happy in their jobs, or just sticking with them out of habit, fear, or convenience?
So I’d love to hear your thoughts:
Are you happy in your current job?
If you had to choose your career path all over again, would you pick the same one?
What’s your ideal job—if there were no limits?
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By *og-ManMan 2 weeks ago
somewhere |
Good luck with the new job Sparkie
Qualified as an electrician in 86 and never worked at it once I qualified
Have 2 jobs that I love ....could have retired in February but decided to stay working as Im self employed anyway and I enjoy them too much
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By *ano53Man 2 weeks ago
Wicklow |
I've had a lot of jobs ... The one I do know I love ... It's still a job ... There's a lot of people trapped and unhappy in jobs ... It can't b good for them .
Personally I think u did the right thing . |
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"I recently made the big decision to resign from a very secure government job, one of those roles people usually stay in until retirement because of the stability, benefits and promotion prospects.
My parents blew a gasket and it was like a scene from the exorcist where they nearly wanted the local parish priest to talk me out of it.
Deep down, I knew it wasn’t where I was meant to be. The hardest part of leaving was actually making the decision to leave and owning it. Once I had that done a big weight was lifted.
Since leaving, I’ve been exploring a completely different direction, one that’s more in line with my interests. It was scary, but it already feels like the right choice.
It got me thinking:
Are most people actually happy in their jobs, or just sticking with them out of habit, fear, or convenience?
So I’d love to hear your thoughts:
Are you happy in your current job?
If you had to choose your career path all over again, would you pick the same one?
What’s your ideal job—if there were no limits?
"
A good few people are resigning from my workplace, some disillusioned, some just pissed off with ‘management’ and it’s understandable. Some people find it a release to leave and go into something completely different and unknown to them. Others stay in that line of work but work in the private sector and find it much more enjoyable. It’s all about closing your door and being happy and leaving the shite behind you. Good luck with whatever the future brings. |
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I enjoy my job, never in the same location all week, which I love. It pays well but its very busy!
Yes, If I was 18 again I'd choose an entirely different path. Funnily enough, it's one a majority of my cousin choose! |
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I quite a safe job in the health service to attend university as a mature student. As I walked out the door on my last day I had a spring in my step and a smile on my face. I'm now self employed, charge per hour what I used to earn in a week, and work a few mornings a week, get up at about 9am, lunch can last 60 or 80 minuites. |
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I left school early qualified as a,chippy. Doing the same for 37 years absolutely love it .
Can't think of any other job that I would be as happy in .
Guess I am part of the small group that found something they really love doing straight away and stayed with it. |
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"I recently made the big decision to resign from a very secure government job, one of those roles people usually stay in until retirement because of the stability, benefits and promotion prospects.
My parents blew a gasket and it was like a scene from the exorcist where they nearly wanted the local parish priest to talk me out of it.
Deep down, I knew it wasn’t where I was meant to be. The hardest part of leaving was actually making the decision to leave and owning it. Once I had that done a big weight was lifted.
Since leaving, I’ve been exploring a completely different direction, one that’s more in line with my interests. It was scary, but it already feels like the right choice.
It got me thinking:
Are most people actually happy in their jobs, or just sticking with them out of habit, fear, or convenience?
So I’d love to hear your thoughts:
Are you happy in your current job?
If you had to choose your career path all over again, would you pick the same one?
What’s your ideal job—if there were no limits?
"
live too short to work at job you don't like you could die tomoro next week etc I wouldn't be in job unless I'm happy  |
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I can't say I've ever had a job that I loved.
I started work in 1984 and didn't have many options due to lack of skills and having to look after my mother and siblings.
I left that company 34 years later because I didn't feel appreciated after filling 5 or 6 different roles in that time.
That was a big step but I moved into a job I had been head-hunted for.
That only lasted a year until covid hour and I was let go as a result.
The job I do now is less stressful but has it's own frustrations including earning much less than I had been.
I've never had the luxury of choosing jobs and always had to work to live. |
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I left my secure hob for 12 years, with no plans to do anything apart from raise my kids. We worked hard to get to that position where were able to do that. I ran my own business from home for 10 years and am back in my career 3 years now. Mr left his career last year after 25 years and doesn't regret it one bit.
It is tough to make difficult decisions but you have to balance life, love and mental health. It depends on priorities at different stages of your life. What's right at one time or for one person isn't right for everyone 🤷
But ultimately you only live once... |
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"I love what I'm doing and rarely hate going into work. There is a super social side attached to it too which helps "
This is the most important thing about your job! Being happy in your work/ workplace and looking forward to it each day  |
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I changed jobs about 2 years ago....same company but different apartment. I had to do a years course to change, which turned out to be the hardest year ever with family issues too but I got there and so worth it. Only thing I regret is not doing it sooner. Love my new job. I go in with a smile and leave feeling I've achieved something. |
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By *eturning MGMan 2 weeks ago
mayo galway roscommon sligo....West Of Ireland |
Fair play lad big jump. If your not happy its the right move. I dont mind my job. Good days and bad. I can make it work for me. I think thats the same for most. But it allows me to pay the bills. I dont think anyone 100% lives their jobs? There has to be days they would rather be some place else. Best of luck with your new ventures. |
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"I can't say I've ever had a job that I loved.
I started work in 1984 and didn't have many options due to lack of skills and having to look after my mother and siblings.
I left that company 34 years later because I didn't feel appreciated after filling 5 or 6 different roles in that time.
That was a big step but I moved into a job I had been head-hunted for.
That only lasted a year until covid hour and I was let go as a result.
The job I do now is less stressful but has it's own frustrations including earning much less than I had been.
I've never had the luxury of choosing jobs and always had to work to live."
I understand where your coming from, back in the last decade I was in a similar position in having to work to live. Bills had to be paid and food on the table!
I did enjoy my previous job, and I was good at it. But the pay just wasn't good enough and I had to take a leap of faith! It can be worth it!
It can be a leap of faith and maybe some risk to go after a job you want. Especially as over the last 5yrs I had two opportunities with what I believed were good companies...both are gone now! |
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That's amazing that you made the leap, I enjoy my job, but after 20 years, getting a little bored with it. Going back to college in Sept, not to retrain as such but a course I'll enjoy and who knows where it might take me. Good for you though. Xx |
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"I can't say I've ever had a job that I loved.
I started work in 1984 and didn't have many options due to lack of skills and having to look after my mother and siblings.
I left that company 34 years later because I didn't feel appreciated after filling 5 or 6 different roles in that time.
That was a big step but I moved into a job I had been head-hunted for.
That only lasted a year until covid hour and I was let go as a result.
The job I do now is less stressful but has it's own frustrations including earning much less than I had been.
I've never had the luxury of choosing jobs and always had to work to live.
I understand where your coming from, back in the last decade I was in a similar position in having to work to live. Bills had to be paid and food on the table!
I did enjoy my previous job, and I was good at it. But the pay just wasn't good enough and I had to take a leap of faith! It can be worth it!
It can be a leap of faith and maybe some risk to go after a job you want. Especially as over the last 5yrs I had two opportunities with what I believed were good companies...both are gone now!"
In the 6 years since I left that job I've had maybe 6 different phonecalls from the directors asking me to go back and offering better hours and more money.
They even approached me at a funeral earlier this year but I've turned them down every time.
If it was just about the money I would have no qualms about going back but it's the level of expectation and responsibility that is the killer and I've no interest in an early grave. |
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"I can't say I've ever had a job that I loved.
I started work in 1984 and didn't have many options due to lack of skills and having to look after my mother and siblings.
I left that company 34 years later because I didn't feel appreciated after filling 5 or 6 different roles in that time.
In the 6 years since I left that job I've had maybe 6 different phonecalls from the directors asking me to go back and offering better hours and more money.
They even approached me at a funeral earlier this year but I've turned them down every time.
If it was just about the money I would have no qualms about going back but it's the level of expectation and responsibility that is the killer and I've no interest in an early grave. "
They sound like pests RB. Block and delete  |
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By *t777Woman 2 weeks ago
Dublin, Meath |
"I recently made the big decision to resign from a very secure government job, one of those roles people usually stay in until retirement because of the stability, benefits and promotion prospects.
My parents blew a gasket and it was like a scene from the exorcist where they nearly wanted the local parish priest to talk me out of it.
Deep down, I knew it wasn’t where I was meant to be. The hardest part of leaving was actually making the decision to leave and owning it. Once I had that done a big weight was lifted.
Since leaving, I’ve been exploring a completely different direction, one that’s more in line with my interests. It was scary, but it already feels like the right choice.
It got me thinking:
Are most people actually happy in their jobs, or just sticking with them out of habit, fear, or convenience?
So I’d love to hear your thoughts:
Are you happy in your current job?
If you had to choose your career path all over again, would you pick the same one?
What’s your ideal job—if there were no limits?
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Good luck in your new venture xx |
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I did much the same as you OP, and moved into a very different self employed job. It's not a job, it's what I love. I'm now re skilling with more training and moving into something slightly different this year. You've made a brave decision. |
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I'm yet to work a job I truly love. Studied and self learned 3d modeling and visual effects for years only to have ai looming threatening to wipe the job market in about 5 years or less. Couldn't even land an internship here. Took up a job as a general labourer/stone mason and so far enjoying it. Hard work, but great to be working again, everyday is different. Prob the best boss I've ever worked for as well |
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