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  • 23-03-2015 2:06pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
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    Lately i am finding it very difficult to be satisifed with my position in life, particularly in relation to work. It has zero emotional appeal to me, and just a place i go to do the minimum amount to get paid.

    Im not lazy, as i have enjoyed work and worked very hard in the past, but without motivation i just procrastinate and waste time.

    Back Story:
    30 something year old IT professional, doing relatively well. I earn plenty and am married with no kids and no debts so in theory I am on top of the world.

    Up to now i enjoyed work and enjoyed a very active social life and enjoyed buying stuff with my earnings, saving it etc.

    -Now my friends and i dont see so much of each other, and have drifted apart over the years.Thats just life i guess.
    -I dont enjoy spending money on things anymore and actually went through a phase of getting rid of a lot of stuff that i own.
    -I moved jobs about 6 months back due to similar feelings and it was a bit better for a while but pretty much feeling the same again.

    I have been told to "work at something you love", but I dont have any interests that you could earn a living from and im pretty sure id also hate starting right back at the bottom in square 1 in a new career.

    I have an offer for a job in the US, which i was half considering as its kind of a new start, but whats to say it wont be the same as the last change of job where im right back here in 6 months time.

    Im just not sure what direction to take and would like to hear of folks who were in similar positions who renewed their zeal for life


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  • #2
    zoobizoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,746 ✭✭✭zoobizoo


    Friend of mine is quite wealthy. He uses his money to buy experiences... travel, arts, holidays, restaurants etc.

    As for the chance of a job in the US... I'm sure the experience of living in New York and San Fran would be amazing. It could change your perceptions and bring some excitement and a lust for life back.

    When I was in my early 30s and friends had started having kids etc, I found my weekends were empty. I had nothing to do really. That impacted on my working week as I stopped looking forward to weekends as my old friends were not in a position to come out with me.

    I took up a hobby by chance and it really changed my life for the better. I had something to look forward to now... holidays were based around the hobby and I made some new great friends.

    Any hobbies that you could throw yourself into?


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