Comments on: Finding Your Dream Job

By: Florence

Florence — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 03:49:50 +0000

Thank you for a great post, who wouldn’t want to find their dream job !!

By: Natella Isazada

Natella Isazada — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 05:57:57 +0000

Alex, it’s really great to hear from you again! Sounds like Readers and Debaters have been to some exciting start to 2018 with those thought-provoking topics and interesting discussions. The topic of the future of workplaces is the one of great interest for me personally. I myself gave a speech at a conference in Vancouver on what is going to happen to the Quality Professional in the future. So what was the prognosis from the IT expert on the loss of the jobs?

Also very interesting two concepts – of the Guaranteed Annual Income and the Social Credit. I need to learn more about how would that kind of system work. Where would the money come from in one case and who and how would pay off the credit, if the jobs are lost. Thank you very much for sharing again!

By: Natella Isazada

Natella Isazada — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 05:53:19 +0000

In reply to Natella Isazada. Melissa, sounds like we have pretty much the same definition of the Dream Job. Add to it, freedom of time and movement - and you got the full package!

By: Natella Isazada

Natella Isazada — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 05:51:52 +0000

In reply to Melissa.

Wow Jason, I absolutely love it! Thank you very much for sharing what you learned from the Fish Philosophy. I have been to Pike Place fish market quite a few times, I haven’t been aware of this magical transformation the book describes. Even though I must admit the book title sounds familiar. I loved this philosophy, especially the step focusing on “making their day”. How beautiful and how true. Made me remember that in fact, those are the most uplifting and satisfying feelings one can get – when you know you made a difference for another person!

On another note, reading the comments you share makes me think that it might be the time for you to publish another post of your own :).

By: Natella Isazada

Natella Isazada — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 05:44:23 +0000

In reply to Vanessa.

Hi K, too bad this happened to your cousin! What a disappointing experience it must have been for him. But I guess there is a lesson to learn for all of us – you may not believe the 100% of what is posted online, including reviews on tools such as Glassdoor, but as you put it, “loads” of negative reviews must mean something.

Thank you for sharing with us this experience. And I hope he finds his dream job soon.

By: Natella Isazada

Natella Isazada — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 05:41:44 +0000

In reply to Vanessa. Unfortunately, we all have limiting beliefs that make it sound impossible to realize our dreams. Realistically speaking, the job you land may not be filled with 100% of what makes you extremely happy, but I would say if 80% of it is exactly what you want, you can deal with the remaining 20% of it that could be mediocre. That could be your "realistic" version of your Dream job.

By: Natella Isazada

Natella Isazada — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 05:36:49 +0000

Wow, what a treat to hear from all of you! Thank you, my friends, for such enlightening comments. So many interesting perspectives and various views on the subject of a Dream Job!

By: Alex Greer

Alex Greer — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 00:36:37 +0000

Good post Natella. Finding a “Dream Job” can be easy and it can be hard at times. For some the “dream job” might be working for yourself with your own schedule. Readers and Debaters had a meeting with a speaker who is an IT expert talk about artificial intelligence and automation and the threat of job loss. Our next meeting had an economist talk about the Guaranteed Annual Income as a solution to cope with job losses. I spoke about an old solution from the 1930s (“Social Credit”) which deals with financial reform and a guaranteed annual income in the form of a national dividend. If we are successful our “regular work week” will be shorter and we can pursue our “dream job” as a leisure activity. My “dream job” is to be a full time independent writer.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:43:59 +0000

I suppose everyone wants to have a Dream Job. Some people find it from the first attempt and are very happy with a job of their dreams enjoying every minute of it. For some others, finding it takes a very long time. It’s really important to define for yourself what a dream means to you. For me, a Dream Job is the one where all the above-mentioned criteria such as a high salary, good relationship with co-workers and doing tasks you like most come together.

By: Jason Johnson

Jason Johnson — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 07:18:07 +0000

I feel that each of us has the power and the freedom to live into our dreams and to find the career of our dreams. A large part of what makes a dream job is the attitude of the people that make up the team. It was back in 2011 that I read the book “FISH” written by Stephen C. Lundin as part of a training seminar when I joined my company. It’s about the world famous Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle, Wa. and how they transformed their cold, fishy, workplace from a toxic energy dump into their dream jobs by following 4 simple steps. 1 Choose your attitude: There is always a choice about the way you do your work even if there is not a choice about the work itself. 2 Play: You can be serious about the business and still have fun with the way your business is conducted. 3 Make Their Day: Focusing your attention on ways to make another person’s day provides a constant flow of positive feelings. 4 Be There: Be present in the moment and fully engaged in your work and the people you are in contact with each day. When you wake up tomorrow morning remember that you have the power to choose your attitude and how just by changing your attitude you can enjoy your work and your life. Find the book for yourself and see how The Fish Philosophy can help you live into your dreams.