Today’s prompt was: Do you enjoy your job?
“Enjoyable Job” – hah! For some that’s an oxymoron! But not for me. My job (as an educator for over 30 years) was mostly enjoyable! 👌🏽
I submit that I would be lying if I said I enjoyed my job every day! Some days, as a teacher, I didn’t have enough corners in the classroom to separate the trouble-makers! Then after 24 years in the classroom, I changed my job to educating teachers… and mentoring parents. That’s what principals do as effective administrators! Some days I didn’t have the patience I needed in order to enjoy the role of principal when it came to disciplining a recalcitrant teacher or suspending a troublesome, disruptive student and helping the parent know how to follow-through at home.
My job now is to take care of my hubby and our home – and to house-train our new puppy, Owen.
Do I enjoy those jobs? Not always! I’d be lying if I said wiping up “mistakes” always is enjoyable. But, do I feel blessed to have them both? You bet!
“Enjoyable” is not always the most important definition for an important, successful job. How do you define it?
Owen is our new Boston Terrier. Seven months old, born on my birthday last July 24, he is an 8 lb. bundle of energy. Our home is new territory for him. He was part of a kennel litter of seven in Springfield, MO. Being in a home with snow covering the outside areas is new to him. My job is to teach him to be a reliable family member. Teach him to walk on snow. Teach him to signal us when he needs out!
His jobs are to learn how to live inside, how to play with his new parents, how to communicate with us, where to “go” and where not to. His favorite spot is my lap! I’m learning to “read” his needs. It’s a challenging, but rewarding job!
Sweet pup! You are bringing such joy into our family!
What are your current jobs? Don’t try to convince me that they’re always “enjoyable” 🤪 !!
Hugs to you,
JanBeek
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I love my job…..”domestic engineer”….taking care of my husband and our home💕
Such an important job! It’s mine now, too. Gotta love it! 😍
Being retired has been a most interesting job! I have found that having a variety of interests, moving from one to the other, keeps life interesting. Also, volunteering at the local Habitat for Humanity Restore two afternoons a week is very rewarding. I fix things that come in broken so they can resale them to help build low cost housing. It is the best job I could have and I love it.
Bless you! That sounds very rewarding! ❤️👍🏽
Thank you Jan. I am very blessed!
It’s all about caring and nurturing our loved ones, no judgement, just making the best of everything. Life is swings and roundabouts, a little bit of this and a little bit of that! Alwsys with a smile though. Love you family jan, big hugs to you all❤️
I like that answer, Barbara. All about making the best of each day! Yes, indeed. Hugs 🥰 back atcha!
Your dog is adorable! And I love his name, bringing to mind the children’s book, Owen, by Keven Henkes. Maybe you know it, having taught school. I too was a teacher (for 26 years) and couldn’t agree with you more, Jan. Most days–though hectic–were filled with joyful moments of interacting with students and colleagues, as well as aiming to prepare and teach fun and memorable lessons. Now retired, I love interacting with other bloggers, aiming to present worthwhile posts myself, and taking care of hubby (as he takes care of me!) and home.
Thank you, Nancy, for your lovely response. I had forgotten about that book. Yes, I shared it with my students years ago! I need to see if I still have it my favorite children’s book collection! Bless you for also being a dedicated teacher! Best wishes with your blog. What will be its focus?
More adorable pics of Owen . . . hooray! I must admit that my final ten years of teaching in the Columbus system was more than a challenge. I wasn’t entirely prepared to teach in a large urban school system with all of its problems. I persevered (with the Lord’s help) until I made it to my anticipated retirement day (40 years on the dot). Now, I relish the best job in enjoying each day with my precious bride, Colleen.
God bless you & Colleen, Richard. Hopefully someday you can take a vacation to MT and while visiting family, take a side-trip to Ennis! 👌🏽❤️
Keep spreading joy and spoiling your four-legged fur child!
Will do!