Do you have "a calling" for your job?

KellyBensimon

I wondered how many people really have a "calling" for their job.  Should you?  Are there certain professions where you should have a "calling?"

 

 

missymo

I worked in non-profit (March of Dimes) and real estate.  I did not feel a calling for either.  I love to volunteer and give my time to non-profit orgs, but I didn't enjoy working for one.  I wish I had a career calling.  M

vlagrl29

I do and feel very fortunate to have the opportunity.  You have to have a passion for what you do otherwise life would be boring

MommyLiberty5013

My career began in a high-intensity, high-stress advertising environment. I got burnt out and moved to banking. Now, I'm a SAHM.

I don't think either advertising or banking were callings for me.

College was a business degree by default (b

cincychick35

I wouldn't say I have a calling for my current profession.  In fact, if you had told me that I would be doing what I am doing I would have laughed.  I echo ML's business degree by default just seemed like the thing to do.

I do love volu

kipnus

I love coaching (most of the time) and I think I'll be doing it for a very long time, but only part-time. I don't want to make it a full-time career. We'll see how I feel about academia once I'm done my master's thesis...

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KellyBensimon

I like teaching most of the time, but I have been disheartened by the cruelty and bad behavior that I see in 10% of the student population.  I would quit in a heartbeat if not for the pension and the health care coverage.  I care not a bit for m