Am having a frustrating day. Bunch of crap going on at work. Seriously am tired of dealing. It's funny how many people think that I must have the greatest job in the world and I must really love my job. But really, at the end of the day, my work is work just like everyone else's job is work. I don't get to sit around playing with furry kittens and balls of yarn all day. If that was it, I might love my job. But in reality I deal with people. People who view their pets differently than I view mine. People who have different ideas than me about what is appropriate for their pets. I chose this profession because I love science and medicine and in my naivete (who let's people make life-altering decisions at the age of 18 anyway??!!) decided that I would go into veterinary medicine. Maybe I would be happier sitting behind a microscope with a biochemistry degree. Who knows. Don't get me wrong... I like my job. I like the science and medicine and the difficult cases that require me to really think and use all those brain cells. But work is work no matter what. And my job can be very rewarding. I still remember my very first renal failure case... 8 years later, the owners and I still exchange Christmas cards. And I cried over that cat more than my own when he passed. There are those few people here and there that make me love my job. And the grass is always greener. I could sit here and day dream all day about how great it would be to be a chef, or personal trainer, or whatever. But in reality, those jobs come with their own set of issues and I likely wouldn't be any happier. And probably I'd be less happy because I had taken something that I love and turned it into something that I had to do. No longer a hobby, a reprieve, a getaway. When you rely on something for income you take some of the joy out of it. I wish I could be like my good friend, JM, who after college and 5 years of elementary school teaching decided she'd had enough, and became a photographer. And you know what.... she's really good at it! She has truly found her calling and seems happy. She has a flexible schedule but still sacrifices. She does mostly weddings, so all of her weekends are spent following brides around. I wish I had a gift like that- something that would support my triathlon/ marathon/ travel hobbies and keep food on the table. Until then... or until retirement (whichever comes first) I'm here. Working. Wishing. Hoping. Staying above water. Sorry for venting. Or actually, sorry for apologizing for venting. Promise to be more upbeat next time.
2 comments:
hello maryK! this is Joshua again,I'm getting to know you and Dan by reading your blogg, that's good I guess. mmm nobody has the perfect job I think, we all go through different situations and moments of easy, normal and hard times, we just have to look at the positive way and take it easy.
Some of my club members from alaska went to wisconsin too, did you see them? they're slow. even slower than me ha.
I will have to go to the canal by south mountain, by the YMCA race next month, I'd like to know what to expect, any clues?? thanks and good luck to both of you.
Hi Joshua! I think I did see some Alaska jersey's in Wisconsin! The South Mt race will be a good one! You'll have some downhill on the way out of south mountain, and the canal is flat. Save a little for the last 2 miles back into the park- likely a little incline. You racing the 10k on Sunday? Check out the Arizona road racers website for details. Maybe we'll see you there. Take care!
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