I'm nearly 60 and I've only had one job I've loved?

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How sad is that?

I loved the job i had before having kids but it was impossible to do it afterwards. I never got back to it and I've always had to do jobs round the kids ie my mum. Now I'm in a minimum wage job and frankly i hate it. I've lost all confidence too.

I've made sure my kids get a great education so hopefully they'll never be stuck like me.

I don’t think that’s unusual. I work in one of the professions, you need to be academically excellent and do postgrad qualifications to get in. I don’t actively hate it but I also don’t love it, I chose it mainly because I could do it well and the earning potential is amazing.

I’d say at least half of the people doing my job actively dislike it and wouldn’t choose it again. The only thing keeping them is the money.

The main difference is the degree and the postgrad stuff gives us options - lots of allied type professions and other similar work that we can move to if we really hate it.

I’ve only had 1 job that I loved, and that was probably only because it only lasted a couple of years. It was low stress for me in that I found the work easy and I didn’t really have responsibility or accountability. It was relatively well paid for what was involved and start at 8am, finish at 4pm with no overtime and no thinking about it outside work.

I’ve found that the shine wears off a new job pretty quickly for me, around 18 months to 2 years in. I don’t know if I need an attitude re-adjustment or what. I’ve also changed careers a couple of times too, and still not found anything I’m passionate about. I find my current job stressful but I need a job and I don’t fancy going through the interview process just to end up in an equally stressful and unfulfilling job.

OP, it’s not just you.

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I think most people move on from a job quickly if they are unhappy. It's easier to look and apply for jobs with a smart phone

I'm finding it difficult to apply via my phone but I'm not tech savvy.

Everything just feels a struggle.

I've disliked every job I've had , so I hear you op

I am 63 and have had 5 jobs, none of which I can say I loved, by far the least liked was working in a portacabin on a building site after my first DS was born, luckily it was only a 9 month contract.

Why can't you go back to what you did before?

I haven’t liked a single job before this one now in year 5 it is starting to suck a bit.

I’m 57 and started teaching when I was 27. At the time it was a pragmatic move - I’d tried other things, unsuccessfully, was permanently broke and unsettled and it seemed like a good idea. I’ve been very lucky in that I loved it and still do but am aware that that is a real privilege.

What job did you do before kids that you enjoyed? I’m sure it won’t be outing to tell us.

I was a postie for a while and I loved that job. Sadly they don't let you ride a bike anymore and they changed the hours. I used to start at half four and I was done by 11. I loved being up in the quiet of the day. I didn't even mind it when the weather was bad. If I could go back to the same set up I would.

I did like my previous job (criminal justice system). It was really interesting and I really enjoyed the analytical side.

Whilst I don't outright hate my job right now, it is certainly the most challenging I have ever had. I think I'd enjoy it if I had time to actually do it.

I don't think it's that unusual, most jobs are shit right ?

Working for a living definitely isn't great !
Sadly , not too many people can live without working. It's how they keep us in line I think!! lol

Can you go to the library and use a computer there?

I don’t understand the losing confidence thing. Do feel like you can’t do other jobs? Is it because you’re not tech savvy?

If you’re not confident in current tech, find someone to help, look for free or low cost classes, google things and watch videos. Sorry but that’s the only way to gain confidence.

I cant go back to my old job as the company doesn't exist and the job won't exist either, it was way before computers and the Internet.

I’m curious now what it is.. city lawyer?

OP - so even though it doesn’t exist, what was the job/role? What made it good? What did you enjoy about it? Might be possible to find elements in a modern role? If you have 7 or more years working, you might as well find something fun.

Its just not a job a person would do now. It would now all be done digitally.

The reason I asked OP, was there might be elements that are still relevant in a different role. So more, what part of the job did you enjoy? What made it such a good fit for you?

if you are basically on min wage anyway now, might as well see if a move to a different role would make you happier.