Finding Meaning in Life, Not in A Job
A MORE MEANINGFUL LIFE
Recently, I published an article about three ways to create a meaningful life according to Goethe. One thing it highlighted was lowering work demands to focus more time on hobbies or other things outside of work.
Goethe was such a genius and arguably the most successful person ever, so I wanted to put his advice to use at work.
LOWERING WORK DEMANDS
As a supply chain engineer, I have the type of job where it’s expected of you to work overtime when needed, with no questions asked. If it’s the winter holidays, you sometimes receive flak for wanting to take any time off, even though it’s part of your benefits. It’s expected a lot of the time that you put the corporation’s time and demands ahead of your own.
From time to time, I get tired of this and feel burnt out. I don’t feel hardly any meaning or pleasure in the work that I do, except for the money that I get paid.
MY DECISION MOVIG FORWARD
To take more of my time back,, I confided in myself that moving forward I would only work overtime if I wanted to, not because I felt obligated to. I would use my vacation hours more regularly, rather than letting them just pile up. I also would strive to not discuss work outside of work.
To me, this is a more meaningful life.
MY HOPE IN THE FUTURE
My hope in the future is that I will continue to put my interests, desires and ambitions above the company that I work for.
My other hope is that other people who are struggling to find themselves in this world will also choose, at least at times, to put their own interests, hobbies and values above the work they do.
I think this will help myself and others to live a happier and more meaningful life.
If one can, God bless them. My mai point is that a job doesn't have to be one's be all end all, which is the opposite of society's authorities tells us. Instead, they tell to start picking a career in Kindergarten.
Better yet, find work that holds meaning for you, something you’d do even if you didn’t need the money