What I Learned from Working an Exciting Job
Why you might actually want a boring job
“You know the difference between me and you, Edward?”
“We’re both Virgos, but you crave stability while I’m chasing excitement. I want something really good here in the United States. Thus, I am starting a dropshipping business here in the States.”
My friend’s excitement over his dropshipping business was great, but I couldn’t help but wonder — is excitement worth the chaos? After all, there’s something to be said for stability, which he seems to dismiss.
I hang out with this guy once every quarter. This time, we met up because our birthdays were close. I remained silent, although I disagreed with every word he said.
Ever since starting this business, he has told himself (and everyone) that a ‘boss life’ is glorious.
Although he tries to make ends meet, he is working on something exciting. Something that he is passionate about.
But here’s the thing — what if a boring job is good for you?
Hear me out.
Are you really miserable in your workplace?
Most of us go to work not because we want to, but because we must. We all need to work to put food on our…
