If you do a job you love, what do you do?

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Just that really. On SAHM vs working mum threads on here I consistently see people talking about how much they love their jobs and I always wonder what they do. I'm on mat leave at the moment with my second baby and, as with my first, I can't say I miss work at all. I'm in a pretty senior role and seem to spend 90% of my time sitting through incredibly tedious meetings. I'm in my mid thirties and never really enjoyed working tbh, despite a range of sectors and different roles. Thinking of possibly rethinking my career after this baby and would love to hear what those who actually enjoy their jobs do.

dog photographer.
Best job in the world.

@Meadowfinch - I’m looking for someone to do this! Where are you based??

Cybersecurity. It’s so incredibly interesting and I love that I have to continuously learn to keep on top of the latest developments. Colleagues are great and I don’t work long hours.

Lollipop lady, I do enjoy it.

That does indeed sound like a brilliant job and I'm a bit jealous. All the cuteness but less of the poo, sounds great!

I work at a small niche specialist learning company. It was just me and the founder for a bit, I went with him to start up when we left a bigger place. There’s a handful of us now - all wonderful people that enjoy I spending time with. What we offer is the best out there so it’s a joy to work with.

I have shaped my job to suit me over the years and now my DC are at uni and I have more headspace , I’ve created a role that covers my interests and adds value to the business. My boss is wonderful - supportive, flexible, appreciative and believes in my potential to create/ solve anything.

I'm a senior claims manager in a central government department. I love it as the work is super varied and interesting. I get to work with solicitors and barristers regularly in a wide range of cases. I also provide policy advice to ministers. Fell into it by chance but really pleased I did.

Senior role in the public sector.

Honestly after DC I just enjoy my salary and flexibility at work. All jobs become pretty tedious in the end.

I am an Occupational therapist. Been one for 35 years. Loved every position I have ever worked in. Mainly management now but spent a day on the wards this week and still love the patient contact and the ability to make a difference to people's lives at the most stressful times for them.

I am a GP. I have been in same practice 15 years.I love feeling part of community and making a difference.

Same here. Actually I really love my work (policy), but my department is completely toxic. I’ve been looking for another job for a year but have recently switched my mindset. I now do a 40 hour week and leave the rest until I return.

I run a care home kitchen, I love it. I'd never go back to the restaurant industry now

I run my own dog walking business.

Goodness what a brainy and interesting lot you are!!!

I work on the front line(office) in a primary school and just LOVE it. So. Much. Drama!!!

I'm a university lecturer - not research active, teaching only. I used to work in financial consulting before having DC. I enjoyed both jobs, my current one is paid a lot less but is less stressful.

Head of VAT for an American company. Done VAT for 30+ years in various guises. Absolutely love it as it has given me the opportunity to travel the world, meet amazing people and be involved with some fantastic brands

Project Manager in a large international corporate. Never had the same project twice, get to work with a varied group of really brilliant people, trusted to get on with it and supported when I need it.

Joke that I'd pay to do this. Not joking.

I'm a secondary school teacher (Maths) and head of department. I can't imagine ever not teaching- despite all the usual grumbles it is the best job in the world.

Me too!
I've been working as a SLT for 25 years and I still love my job.
I've moved into working for a social enterprise and it's a great work-life balance.

I'm a massage and somatic therapist. I have a small studio where clients come and spend a few hrs on a weekly/monthly basis, and we work on healing body and mind with different therapies.
Couldn't imagine doing anything else. I have been qualified for 20 years now, and I love the fact that I can keep learning new things

I teach. I retired from secondary at 60, worked part time in FE for eight years and have now worked in HE for three. I still miss the buzz, challenges and fun of the secondary classroom, but I wouldn’t be up to it, physically or emotionally, now.

Another Clinical Psychologist here, although I work in neuropsychology as opposed to mental health. Definitely a challenging job, but also really rewarding and there's nothing else I'd rather do.

I work with males who have served a Custodial sentence, or on Probation, and are in the community. Our focus is family and relationships but under the umbrella of emotional wellbeing, We deliver interventions or provide a listening ear, whichever feels more appropriate (or a bit of both). Our support is part of their rehabilitation.

I have worked with murderers, sex offenders, perpetrators of domestic violence and many more.

It’s THE best job I could ever wish for!

Hi @FinallyHere, would you mind if I DM'ed you for some career advice please?

English Teacher in secondary school. In my 30th year. Absolutely love it. My department are brilliant and there is a strong sense of community in the school. It’s tiring but never boring.