No, this isn't a rant about everything that is and has ever been wrong with my current position. I have an okay job that has its pluses and minuses. And, yes, I know that I'm fortunate to have a job when so many others who want to work can't find one. Still lately too often I find myself frustrated and unhappy on the job and I've been wondering why. Perhaps it's simply my age.
The younger me loved working because every day there was something new. Learning. Making a difference. Facing challenges. Solving problems. Meeting new people. Oh, yeah, I know I can still do all of those things where I am now but I'm a bit tired of it. Been there and done that. I really want to retire.
What would that be like? Sitting on beach sipping tasty beverages? Attending church suppers and playing bingo? Golfing? Shuffleboard? Nah! I still want to learn, to face new challenges and do all those things that energized me in the past. I just want to do it on my own terms and in my own way. My goals. My vision. My timeframe. Ah, imagine the possibilities. But wait. Not now. I really must get back to work.
