Motivation

Complete Lack of Motivation



Why is it that money is my only motivator? Why is it that money is EVERYONE'S only motivator. I've been told that everyone hates their job, but I know that's not true. I know plenty of people who love their jobs. Is it wrong that I want to do something I enjoy? Isn't that the difference between a job and a career?

I'd certainly like to think so. I know I've mused on this before, but it bears more musing. I don't enjoy my job. I don't even kinda like my job. The only thing keeping me here is the pay and the benefits (and those are lousy reasons to be miserable, I think). But it's gotten to the point even that I have no problem taking a pay cut just to get out of this position.

I work for a good company. There are an abundance of career opportunities here. Problem being that I'm competing with 1400 other people for the exact same opportunities. I've never been good at kissing ass. I'm too straightforward for that. I don't like the bullshit.

And that's my problem. That's why I'll never advance around here because it's not what you know it's who you know. I know a lot of people, but I mold to the corporate environment so well. I'm too non-conformist for my own good. I like to get to know people genuinely, not just to get ahead. That is why I'll never fully fit in at Big Co. Corp.

But I already know all this. I know that this isn't what I want to do with my life. So why am I doing it? WHY??? We once again find ourselves facing the dilema. Money really does not equal happiness, but when you have a lot of money you're more likely to be happier. How in the hell...? Maybe I should start playing the lotto, but I've never had much luck gambling.

If I had 6 million dollars tomorrow, what would I do?

What wouldn't I do is the more appropriate question.

Seeing as that isn't going to happen, there's no use getting all worked up about it.