Work

I recently discovered that my work life follows a very specific pattern.

It goes something like this:

I get a job, that is just a little out of my range, maybe a slightly beyond my skill level, or a bit more money than I accustomed. Nice ! A chance to redefine my life, in the image I’ve always wanted.

For the first 90 days, I learn what’s happening, and keep my mouth shut, taking in the new surroundings.

Then I start to apply myself, pushing for improvement in my sphere of influence, and make positive headway fairly quickly.

Within 6 months, I’m being noticed by the upper echelon, and name keeps coming up for newer and bigger projects.

Eventually, I’m “asked” to take on this really important project or position. Which comes with a large increase, and a “title”.

Of course, I jump at the chance to move up, and I do well.

But then it happens, after a couple years I start to notice the trap.

I started out with a hunger to succeed, and now that I have, and I’m comfortable, I’m not hungry anymore. I’m contented and lazy, I’ve got nothing driving me anymore.

It happens every time…  Now I know you’re asking, “What the hell are you talking about ? You’ve got what you wanted !!!!!”.

No I don’t dear friends, because I didn’t want comfort, I wanted freedom. Freedom isn’t being contented and lazy, it’s being able to live in a manner that is satisfying to your soul.