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How much is the 'Fun Factor' worth?

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by jbuchberger

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In one of my first part time postions while in college for accounting I was helping out the auditors when the Big Cheese CPA came in and asked one of the little cheese CPA's how she was doing. When she answered 'fine' the B.C. got all huffy and proclaimed 'I wasn't inquiring as to your personal well being.' At that instant I knew I'd never enjoy spending my life working for a jerk like that, or even being one, and hating my job day in and day out, no matter how much I earned.

I soon afterwards discovered the PC world (this was 1981) and knew I'd rather spend my days on this earth doing something I loved even if it paid less.

I've never regretted it even if I'll never die rich with that attitude. How do the rest of you feel about this, and how much is the 'Fun Factor' worth in monetary terms to you?

Joe Buchberger

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by lance.gillis

Every moment of every day, we live. The things which bring us joy and satisfation have nothing to do with chasing "big bucks". Earn a living, love a lot, enjoy each moment. All to soon, it will all be over and you won't be thinking about your climb to the top. You will be thinking about how the sun felt on your face, how sweet were the smiles of your children when they were little, about the wonderful people who helped you through the rough times and the ones that you helped. I wasted quite a few years working for one jerk or another while I chased money. They added nothing positive to my life. Find good people to work with and for, then do your best and live each moment as best you can.

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