Ever thought if your current occupation is all you wanted to be or if you were forced into it due to status, financial issues, family pressure, public pressure, etc ?
When I was in primary school, my cousin and myself wanted to be doctors. When my best friend was in secondary school, she wanted to be a dentist. When my classmate was in primary school, she wanted to be a lawyer. Yep, these were our dream jobs. Why? Cause it sounded cool and sounded professional and these were respected professions.
Look how we turned out to be 10 - 20 years down the road. My cousin ended up in the investment and finance industry. I ended up teaching primary school students, although I did some journalistic and marketing tasks. My best friend became and accountant. My classmate became a film director.
It's not that we didn't want to be doctors, dentists or lawyers. Our interests shifted to a new direction ... towards an entrepreneur/creative direction. We had the brains and the intelligence. Yet, if it's not something we'd enjoy doing for the new 20 - 30 years ... why bother?
What's important is ... love your job. This was the sole reason why we chose to switch our career pathways. Profession is not everything. What matters is ... loving your job, passion for your job, doing your best and taking responsibility.
To those who are ashamed of their profession, one advise to you ... the world may look down you. Fear not, as long as you believe in yourself, your current job may reach you to higher heights, unimaginable and beyond description. Do your best, be bold and be strong.
You are what you are. Appreciate your talents and your creativity. At least you have a job in this new era :)
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