Welcome to the DAD.Info forum: Important Information – open to read:
Our forum aims to provide support and guidance where it can, however we may not always have the answer. The forum is not moderated 24 hours a day, so If you – or someone you know – are being harmed or in immediate danger of being harmed, call the police on 999.
Alternatively, if you are in crisis, please call Samaritans on 116 123.
If you are worried about you or someone you know is at risk of harm, please click here: How we can help
Hi all,
No not about having the hots for someone at work! sorry to disappointing - just a question about work and it would be nice to get people views and thoughts.
Can you work in a industry that you don't have a passion for?
I realise this is massively objective and that not all jobs require a vast amount of passion, however for example the food industry - particularly the high requires a passion for food, you have to be willing to try new things, go out and explore the world of food and care about what you are selling to people.
Personally I don't think you can, especially in the industry mentioned above.
But what are you lots thoughts?
am I completely wrong and does having passion about what you do a luxury that few are lucky enough to have?
Told you it was interesting......
I did - for almost 5 years I worked for a company that sells data to companies for mailshots (commonly called junk mail, though it actually is targetted). Although I know it's a necessary industry, I was never happy with the fact that I was doing it, even though the people were brilliant to work for, and it felt like a large family at times.
However, I now work for a company where I really believe in the product, and I am much, much happier - so the answer is, yes it's possible, but if you can work in something you believe in, it's is immeasurably better.
Interestingly I am working in an area that is quite interesting but involves sitting at a computer all day long and I really need to get out and about. I would love to do something I feel passionate about but its easier said than done.
Ideally everyone would be in a job they feel passionate about but unfortuantely its not the case.
So, what would be your ideal job? I personally love golf so I'd love to be a golf pro!
I fly a microlight as a hobby - learnt about 20 years ago. About 12 years ago I became a part time instructor and it actually took away some of the enjoyment for me as I was flying to order, so to speak, rather than when I wanted, I only stayed as an instructor for a couple of years. Having said that, those I know who are full time instructors seem to enjoy it much more.
I actually would like to be a teacher - thought about it several years ago but just couldn't afford to do it.
I think it may be something I regret in later life!!!
Welcome to the DAD.info forum.
We don’t like to set ‘rules’, but to make sure that you and the other dads are kept safe, we have some requests. When engaging with the forum, please be aware of the following:
- The forum is not moderated 24 hours per day.
- Many of the moderators do so on a voluntary basis. Whilst they may be able to provide some guidance, advice or support, they may not be able to deal with specifics.
- We are not an emergency crisis service so if you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call emergency services.
- If you are concerned about the safety of a child, please click here to find the support you can get for them (link to new page)
- If you are in crisis, please call Samaritans on 116 123. They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
We hope you find this forum a supportive environment and thank you for joining us.