I realised what makes me happy

[James Vette]

Off-topic.

I quit my job recently for many reasons but the main reason was I felt like a robot. Even though I was good at my job (I've sucked at everything else so it was a miracle to be praised for once) I still felt empty and unfulfilled every week and weekend. I've worked as a dispensing optician for almost 3 years. I've felt this way ever since leaving school. I tried filling my free time with video games and TV but I hate it so much. I did a lot of deep thinking but couldn't think of anything that would fulfill me long term. I did some solo day trips to London to fill my time and REALLY enjoyed myself. I enjoyed exploring, sightseeing, museums, exhibits, even enjoyed taking the underground. Then it hit me, I want a job that involves travelling.

So now I'm trying to find a job that will involve travelling the world and experiencing different cultures and exploring new places. Finally I know what I want to do with my life instead of just bumbling about aimlessly and I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. But yeah that sums it up really so for whoever cares thanks for reading and have a good day.

Peace.
- James

 

[Roscobbc]

Had you posted this about 20 years or so ago my answer to you would have been to get yourself a job as a manufacturers representative. Depending on the product sold/market selected/size of territory covered there would be potentially plenty of travelling and the chance to drop-off at interesting places during your lunch hour. A company vehicle (or today a car allowance) would come with the job.....and you'd be out there on your own visiting customers perhaps on a monthly/quarterly basis.........and mostly left alone by your employers 'if' you achieved or exceeded sales targets. Great job for me for 45 years. Different places/people every day - good relationships with regular customers - money could be good.
But nothing in life remains the same for long.......sales targets increase year on year. Internet and call centres replace that 'person to person' relationship and to reduce cost companies then employ 20 y/o inexperienced minimum wage call centre operatives.

 

[Chuffer]

When I was your age if you wanted to `drop out` of society you either went to live in a Commune or joined the Hippy Trail to Kathmando .

 

[Nassau65]

Or get the Marrakesh express

 

[Chuffer]

Or get the Marrakesh express

Far Out Man . But didn`t those Afghan coats smell bloody aweful when they got wet !!! A hippy chick wearing a Cheese Cloth shirt than a whiff of Patchouli oil was something else entirely though !!

 

[mickn]

Off-topic.

I quit my job recently for many reasons but the main reason was I felt like a robot. Even though I was good at my job (I've sucked at everything else so it was a miracle to be praised for once) I still felt empty and unfulfilled every week and weekend. I've worked as a dispensing optician for almost 3 years. I've felt this way ever since leaving school. I tried filling my free time with video games and TV but I hate it so much. I did a lot of deep thinking but couldn't think of anything that would fulfill me long term. I did some solo day trips to London to fill my time and REALLY enjoyed myself. I enjoyed exploring, sightseeing, museums, exhibits, even enjoyed taking the underground. Then it hit me, I want a job that involves travelling.

So now I'm trying to find a job that will involve travelling the world and experiencing different cultures and exploring new places. Finally I know what I want to do with my life instead of just bumbling about aimlessly and I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. But yeah that sums it up really so for whoever cares thanks for reading and have a good day.

Peace.
- James

Good luck James, hope you find what makes you happy.

 

[CaptainK]

Good luck James aiming to be happier in life and your job. I too feel similar-ish with my job, been doing it 24 years now and I'm a bit "meh" about it nowadays. BUT, I'm good at it, and its reasonable pay that is stable - stability being key with a small child, wife, and a combination of 18 cylinders that need feeding .

Really hope you find a better job and enjoy yourself

As a coincidental note, my first work here was writing and maintaining a payment system that was used to pay Opticians for the NHS work they did.

 

[Nassau65]

As the old saying goes, do what you love doing and you’ll never work a day in your life.

 

[kiraqwer]

Off-topic.

I quit my job recently for many reasons but the main reason was I felt like a robot. Even though I was good at my job (I've sucked at everything else so it was a miracle to be praised for once) I still felt empty and unfulfilled every week and weekend. I've worked as a dispensing optician for almost 3 years. I've felt this way ever since leaving school. I tried filling my free time with video games and TV but I hate it so much. I did a lot of deep thinking but couldn't think of anything that would fulfill me long term. I did some solo day trips to London to fill my time and REALLY enjoyed myself. I enjoyed exploring, sightseeing, museums, exhibits, even enjoyed taking the underground. Then it hit me, I want a job that involves travelling.

So now I'm trying to find a job that will involve travelling the world and experiencing different cultures and exploring new places. Finally I know what I want to do with my life instead of just bumbling about aimlessly and I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. But yeah that sums it up really so for whoever cares thanks for reading and have a good day. visit page

Peace.
- James

Hey James,

First off, kudos to you for taking the leap and making a change—that takes a lot of courage! It sounds like you've done some deep soul-searching, and realizing that you thrive on exploration and experiencing new things is such an important discovery.

Travel-related jobs can be incredibly fulfilling, especially if you love immersing yourself in different cultures and environments. Have you thought about roles like travel photography, tour guiding, teaching English abroad, working on cruise ships, or even remote freelancing in something you're good at while exploring the world? These paths let you combine work with the thrill of travel.

Also, it’s great that you're already enjoying solo trips and discovering what excites you. Keep following that energy—it’s leading you somewhere amazing. Wishing you the best in your journey toward a more fulfilling life!