what are the happiest occupations?

parent2noles
Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:06:27 +0000

There’s no magic bullet for this - it’s what brings you joy individually.

I’ve worked in some blue-collar jobs early on and I found many lots of fun, with fascinating people. Plenty of satisfaction in a job well done, even if it’s installing equipment, carrying wood or mowing a yard. Heck, I made installing wiring in communications equipment a form of art with it’s perfection and grace. I thought it was cool.

I’ve worked in white-collar professional work for most of my career, and it has it can be great too. Plenty of satisfaction in a well-written paper, analysis or presentation. Cracking complex problems, finding the right key that unlocks a thorny issue - that’s cool too.

I’ve found wonderful joy in having kids. They’re a blast as well.

Yep, some folks are miserable, but frankly, that’s a decision they make every moment.

Life’s too short.