Today was the 41st annual Earth Day and while I didn’t plant a tree or flowers, I did take out my recycling.  Earth Day in Nebraska City is a prequel to Arbor Day, this year one week later, April 29, 2011. 

One thing I did do today was visit with a friend about her husband’s job sitution.  His situation is unlike others you hear about in the news; he’s been at his job 25 years and loves it and has no plans to change.  The Powers That Be also have no plans to change, so he’s looking at a pretty steady job until he wants to retire.  He has a good fifteen years left, so that is still on the horizon, but in today’s world, my friend and I were both amazed at his longevity in his job.

Do we stay in the same job throughout our entire career anymore?  I’m in my mid-30s and have worked as a bookseller, travel agent, photojournalist, radio broadcaster, news director, publisher, house musician, photographer, tour guide, and writer.  I’m also a mom and wife and volunteer.  And, I am lucky enough to not work a full time job, but rather a series of part time positions that give me the freedom to be flexible with my schedule.

My haphazard career has taught me that I like my freedom, I crave jobs and projects where I can be creative, I don’t like to be micromanaged, and I don’t mind doing menial work for a time.  I feel very comfortable in the jobs I have now, even though more changes are on their way.

Are you doing what you really want?  Are you able to say you are truly happy and fulfilled?  If no, what can you do to turn the corner?  What can put you on the path to contentment?

God Bless – and Happy Easter.

Tam