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[Black.Ghost]

My job is up and down. I spend a lot of time stuck behind a desk, but at least I do get to get to other army units and talk to people.

I also get paid to stay fit and healthy and part of working day is to do so (although at the moment I'm doing a pretty crap job of that!). Next week I am going mountain biking in the Harz mountains (and get to use my own bike this time!) for the second time in two months. I have made some great mates and got to do things I wouldn't have done before. I also get time off work to go as play sport (I'm only good enough to play cricket but it still counts).

The major downside is I'm currently in Germany, and with my whole life being in the UK I spend a lot of time and money travelling to and from. Oh and a lot of the people higher are up are useless. Despite having some very good friends and looking out for each other, the team spirit thing is often lacking and there are plenty of people with too big an ego who will stab you in the back to advance their own careers. I think is true of many walks of life though to be fair.

Overall, best decision I made, certainly at the time. A fresh challenge and going back to the UK (hopefully Oxford) and I'll be pretty happy overall!

At the moment, having any job is a good thing. Everyone says money is not important but I disagree. If you don't earn enough to do some of the things you want to do, it will likely make you miserable and not enjoy your job and it is therefore a vicious circle. Earning a good amount for you and being happy in your job are equally important to me.

[Frank the Tank]

I love what I do and what I am able to do. Day to day it can be mundane at times but being paid to do some extraordinary things is a huge plus.

Of course I have had some pretty sh1tty days but that is part and parcel of doing what I do.

New job (role) in August or thereabouts, may not be to everyones taste but I love a new challenge every 2-3 years, freshens you up and keeps you on your toes.

[Black.Ghost]

Frank you're spot on with the new challenge every 2-3 years. Not only is it a new job challenge but usually somewhere new as well so you get to see a lot of places and meet even more people.

[Mini-Mad-Craig]

I used to be perfect for my job but then some stuff happened in my life that made me hate humanity and now I walk round like a right miserable tw*t It's a stop gap for me and gets me money... just hope I find the right thing for me eventually

[minimarco]

I spent today animating some guy slapping another guy in the face while I watched star trek TOS.

,,,then some stuff happened in my life that made me hate humanity and now I walk round like a right miserable tw*t ,,,

That's called growing up.

[bcjames]

I love my job, if it continues like this I am going to have an amazing career. The pay is quite average I think, and the hours are stupidly long at times, lots of 12-14 hour days, but I love it.

[Mini-Mad-Craig]

I spent today animating some guy slapping another guy in the face while I watched star trek TOS.

,,,then some stuff happened in my life that made me hate humanity and now I walk round like a right miserable tw*t ,,,

That's called growing up.

It's fun, I like it!!!!!!

[MaxAndPaddy]

Nope bored bored bored!

[Tahiti Joe]

I like my job, it's only part time whilst I'm still at Uni, but the people I work with are great fun, and the money is pretty good as well. The shifts are long and I rarely get out before midnight, but somewhere you'll always have too make a sacrifice, it's all about finding that middle ground and being happy with it!

[the_r_sole]

love my job, apart from the worry of being self employed with mortgage/bills etc - has worked out so far tho!
the problem that most people seem to have is finding something they like doing that pays enough, I know lots of people that had mundane jobs and did volunteering etc in things they were actually interested in try get a foot in the door - guess it's just know what you would enjoy doing that's the biggest challenge

[charie t]

Everyone says money is not important but I disagree. If you don't earn enough to do some of the things you want to do, it will likely make you miserable and not enjoy your job and it is therefore a vicious circle. Earning a good amount for you and being happy in your job are equally important to me.

Exactly my current situation.................

[joshspragg]

i like to complain about work, but secretly i enjoy it. the only real times i dont like it is when i know something is happening that i couldnt go to because of work.

but once i complete my plumbing course hopefully i'll be working for myself then i cant really complain.

[paul_s]

I love my career, but not the job I'm currently in, if that makes sense. It's full of office politics and disorganised frustration. Shame really as it has such 'potential' to be a great job!

To be honest Iuse none of the stuff I learnt in my degree, it was more of a foot in the door. I'd say stick at applying for what you really want to do and be patient, the right one will come along. Perhaps look at some evening courses / freelance to get some experience up if the ideal job is very different to what you're doing?

I also agree with Black.Ghost, money is important: we need it to live, and we deserve a little treat once in a while. It shouldn't be all about the money though - money and a rubbish job doesn't make you happy (speaking from experience!).

[Body stylist]

I love my job

designing and manufacturing composite parts from a cup holder to a full NGTC BTCC aero kit.....

[2lrminivan]

love my job but thats because i only have to answer to myself or the reat of the family.
every job has its ups and downs
u give people respect who work for u and u get it back