Are/were you happy at your job?
I mean literally happy, as in smiling while you work. Not as in work makes you feel happy because it's rewarding/fulfilling etc. I'm looking at a career change and trying to look outside the box fo...
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@FLClover yes, as rewarding as it is, it really zaps your energy. I was so lucky with the grade I had last year as they are just a joyous bunch. I never had to fake a smile for them as they just cheered me up and took my mind off all the cancer stuff. Work was still as stressful as ever (well, worse, thanks to extended lockdowns/remote learning). I had good chat with a colleague today and am feeling a bit better - more positive about at least seeing the year out. I definitely feel like once I leave teaching I will not go back.
@Zoffiel I have RBF too, especially when focusing. When I worked in customer service I had to train myself to keep my face tensed in a way that my mouth wasn't doing it's natural downturn. It's such a bad habit to have picked up (tense face) and I get bad TMJ pain! I love to smile, but hate that I trained myself out of being able to relax my face.
I've changed careers a couple of times already, so not really concerned. Just feeling no clear pull in any direction.
@Zoffiel I have RBF too, especially when focusing. When I worked in customer service I had to train myself to keep my face tensed in a way that my mouth wasn't doing it's natural downturn. It's such a bad habit to have picked up (tense face) and I get bad TMJ pain! I love to smile, but hate that I trained myself out of being able to relax my face.
I've changed careers a couple of times already, so not really concerned. Just feeling no clear pull in any direction.