Recently I stumbled across an exciting article where there was a list, which animated me to write this text.
There it was classified as follows:
Job = neutral used term, exercise of a gainful activity, it gives no information whether someone has pleasure in the activity or not
Profession = here the person has usually thought about what he would like to do as a profession and usually also completed training, here the person has made a conscious decision
Vocation = behind it is an ideology or the question of meaning, it only works if I can identify myself, if the work fulfills me.
Strong statements I know, and all too often we do not feel that we can actively choose, but have to do the job because we need the money.
But despite this knowledge, it is important to question yourself every now and then; what do I really want?
Or in other words, to consider the following:
- Is my work-life balance right?
- Am I working against my personal values?
- Do I receive appreciation for my work?
- Do I feel under- or overcharged?
- Can I contribute to my job?
- Do I feel stressed on Sunday for the new week?
These are just a few questions that we should all ask ourselves from time to time.
It's not about throwing everything overboard and just living out your dreams. But often small changes would be helpful. A supposed dream job can suddenly turn out to be a nightmare.
It would be much more important to become clear to oneself what one's own calling would be. Who knows, maybe a part of it can be made possible in the old job. If we actively look around, seek the conversation, often small changes are possible. These small changes can create a great sense of well-being in us.
Sometimes we are just afraid to leave our comfort zone and start something new. Here the question of suffering arises.
Basically, it is unfortunately the case that if we live against our personal values and that in the long term will make some sick. Similarly, under- and over-demand, no appreciation, etc. disease triggers.
It is therefore important to ask ourselves again and again how satisfied we feel with our work.
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