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Lack of ambition with my job, causing problems with co workers.
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[quote:Earth Daughter:MV8yMTQyNTE5XzM2NDQyMjE3X0Y1NzcxNTU1] Most people work to pay the bills, not because they are doing what they love. There are some who love what they do, but in my experience, not the majority. With me, I choose to make efforts with my coworkers because I have to spend a good portion of my day with them and I want it to be as pleasant as possible. I can't stand drama, so I avoid it like the plague. So, somehow I've become the person everyone confides in - because I never tell anyones secrets to anyone else. No gossip ever gets traced back to me. Not always pleasant for me, because I know too much about everyone else and I have to keep my mouth shut so that there is peace in our department. OP, it's not the easiest economy to switch jobs in, so, if you quit, make sure you already have another job. Sometimes, a change of jobs makes you feel refreshed again and ready to work. And you may find happier coworkers. [/quote]
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It's been a while since I wanna put this out there to hear feedback but I don't know exactly how to. You see I've been working in the same area for many years and I've grown complacent. I am a musician by vocation and that is my true passion so my job is mainly to pay bills and have stability (which I do have). The problem comes with not really having any love for the job, it's just something I try to overcome but I can't have interest in it to save my life.
When co workers and superiors sense this they begin being hostile in subtle manners. Most of my coworkers are ambitious to be promoted and it seems this is actually valued by the superiors. I lack this ambition and I have to admit of being a bit stuck. The direct problem with this is that in every job I've had when people realize my lack of interest they start trying to pressure me, maybe subconsciously trying to show me that they're offended by my lack of interest.
Now mind you I am very responsible and I do my tasks and always show up on time, I am also very trustworthy and overall clean record. But even when being OK doing my job that seems to never be enough. People notice I just essentially don't give a damn and they develop a tacit animosity towards me.
I am about to finish my definitive music project and if this doesn't go anywhere I am gonna leave music altogether and I am a bit worried about my future. I am about to be 30 y/o and while a relatively smart guy I've never been a studious person and although I could probably spend the rest of my life doing what I do and survive comfortably I sense that this lack of ambition will play against me in the future. It seems I am bound to become a mediocre person and I can't seem to get out of this loop.
Can anyone relate?
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