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

[Heyitsmebree]

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.

@Ginmonkeyagain can you tell me more about this please? DC studied policy at uni and now works for a company that are heavily involved with facilitating getting public acceptance of large infrastructure projects. Said child would live to know more.

Barrister

@Isthiscorrect sure. I work for an economic regulator, so our job is setting the market framework for investment (as well as a lot of conduct regulation). What that looks like depends on the sector and regulatory landscape.

Thanks @Ginmonkeyagain

Engineering consultant. I love it. I work on projects that are in trouble and try and get them back on track. Every day is different, and I spend my life solving problems. The hours can be horrendous, but the feeling of satisfaction if you succeed is wonderful.

Please do an AMA!!

@wavingfuriously only seeing this now sorry,
I’m in a QC (quality Control) compliance role which basically involves ensuring that the medicines we make meet specified standards, as per the regulations outlined by government bodies such as the FDA etc.
My main tasks are;
Maintaining records associated with inspections, tests, and any non-compliance issues identified.

Preparing reports (deviations, lab investigations etc) that outline findings, corrective/preventative actions, and compliance status.

Performing internal audits to ensure the labs adhere to quality control procedures and standards.

Reviewing testing protocols to identify potential areas for improvement.

Investigating non-conformance’s through deviations etc.

Preparing the lab and analysts for audits- ensuring training is complete and up to date.

Every week is different, I love it.

I'm an administrator and enjoy my job- it's varied and busy, plus I work with a lovely team.

Community nurse, just qualified but worked as a community HCA for 8 years and my heart really is in the community

Primary school teacher! Hard, hard work and I couldn't do it full time (I have two young kids), but it's great for me working part time. I do feel like I make a difference. I just wish the unnecessary paperwork would lessen!

Work with teenagers. Can't go into more detail but fairly new to it 1 yr and love it.

Children and Young people's psychotherapist. I absolutely love it, it is my dream job. In the nhs but looking at private practice too.

Feel free I love teaching explaining etc

Nurse prescriber.

Lovely to hear so many positive stories. Interesting thread.

Retired at 50. Did enjoy previous jobs (not all but certainly the last one) but nothing compares to being in control of my day. So much less stressed, I feel I can just be. I can give more emotional energy to family and friends. More time with partner. More time to pursue leisure interests. More time. I might get bored eventually and look to volunteer but at the moment I'm content. Was also a sahm for several years. Very fulfilling wouldn't have done it differently.

I now work in care. I downsized my house and my bills are now really low so I could afford to do a lower paid job after the stress of London. I am bank, so zero hours, but there are so many hours vailable, so I can choose my working week and take time off when I want to. I love the guys we support, everyone is different and I love the gentle care we give to people with autism and asperger's. I love mental health as an area to work in, you get to be so kind. I make a good living doing something simple and good, and I work for a very good provider.

@Natsku can I just ask, did you have an engineering background before you did the training or was it a career change?

GP in New Zealand here… waves from the southern hemisphere 🖐️
I agree absolutely.. I have been a GP in my community for almost 18 years and it’s an enormous privilege.

Catering assistant in a primary school! Just moved from high school into primary and I adore it!! Nothing amazing or high flying, just 2 hours a day!! The kids are so sweet and I work with 3 amazing ladies! Wouldn’t do anything else now!!!

Primary teacher, I absolutely love it.

I'm a music teacher (peripatetic) and run choirs etc. I love it- sometimes working really long days but doing what I absolutely love. If it wasn't my job, it'd be my hobby which I think is the definition of a great job!

Chef.
41 yrs (five out for DC.)
Worked in some lovely places and 2 yrs ago left the relentless grind which I loved of pub restaurant life
I now work in a huge site like a National trust place.
Incredible how busy we get and my hours are great as I get every other weekend off 😊
Produce from the walled garden.Which I make vegetarian food from.
fantastic sights and wildlife every day.
A 3 mile walk off the bus which burns off the delicious cake the pastry chefs give me.

No, no engineering or mechanic background, it was a complete career change, I was a cleaner before!

I work for a children's health charity, that supports a hospital. The pay isn't amazing because, well, charity, but my small team are all genuinely lovely, the work is varied, and I love meeting families whose child was helped by the hospital.

I'm a primary school teaching assistant.
Every day is different, you make a difference to children, and the sheer joy of life that kids have is contagious. And, there's always something going on.

I've worked as an SEN 1:1, general class TA and now on a mix with interventions with a variety of ages.

My colleagues are brilliant at their jobs, and the head really cares about the children and equally important staff well being.

You won't get rich doing this though, but there's a trade off with every job.
I've worked extremely long hours previously, so now I have a better work life balance.