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How many of you love your job

187 replies

Lyra25 · 29/12/2025 14:05

I am genuinely interested having been weighing up my options and going round in frustrating circles.
I would like to know how many people feel fulfilled by and enjoy their work and if you do, what work do you do?

OP posts:
ConnieHeart · 29/12/2025 14:16

I love mine. I'm a senior youth mentor. No 2 days are the same, very rewarding, rarely boring & meet some lovely young people & my colleagues are just the best

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Lyra25 · 29/12/2025 14:14

DarkEyedSailor · 29/12/2025 14:09

I love mine. I'm a school cook. It fits around my daughter's school, I love the work and the children are great.

These are all so encouraging, thanks all. Sounds like lots of them have a very human / altruistic element

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Alexadidzammomarryjackie · 29/12/2025 14:12

I'm a SENCO. Love it, although it will be the death of me...

Jemma8 · 29/12/2025 14:12

I do! I'm a junior primary teacher. Retrained 3 years ago - graduated age 39. Before that I worked in PR for some very interesting organisations which was diverse, worthwhile and mentally stimulating. However, teaching feels much more of a 'calling' and I am so grateful for the connections I have with the kids in my class. I really do enjoy every day (whilst being also quite exhausted)!

Yoloinpractice · 29/12/2025 14:12

Twoshoesnewshoes · 29/12/2025 14:09

I do!
psychologist/psychotherapist on acute adult inpatient

NHS or private?

Manename · 29/12/2025 14:12

I do, though it can be hard on my MH. Have great colleagues.

UniquePinkSwan · 29/12/2025 14:11

I love mine. Good pay for easy work and the time off options are excellent. I work at Amazon

YesItsMeYesItsMe · 29/12/2025 14:10

I do! Singer & singing teacher :) :)

Twoshoesnewshoes · 29/12/2025 14:09

I do!
psychologist/psychotherapist on acute adult inpatient

DarkEyedSailor · 29/12/2025 14:09

I love mine. I'm a school cook. It fits around my daughter's school, I love the work and the children are great.

ChocolateMagnum · 29/12/2025 14:08

Me. I'm a university lecturer and I love it.

NameChangedTimesTen · 29/12/2025 14:07

I do kind of! I love my job, I work for a charity and I see the benefits of it every day. It’s been struggling recently (like most charities!) and as a result it’s not a great workplace anymore. But what I do is meaningful, my manager is great, the pay is reasonable and it works very flexibly with my family. So I think I do?

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