Some time ago I wondered if my hobby became my work, would it loose the characteristics that it had as a hobby. Would it become something that I didn’t like, just because of turning into my money-making-activity?

To be honest, the “job” that I enjoyed most was what I did voluntarily… and I did it for 5 years.

I used work in a hotel restaurant (just 1 month). Employees behaviors were sooo different. You could easily tell who loved the job and enjoyed the work, who was there just for making money, or those that just simply couldn’t figure out anything better.
Naturally, first ones progressed faster.

Other question is: do we live to work or work to live?
According to researches, the time we spend with work will decrease . Nature of work is also changing. New forms will appear, parallel to new business models, etc… leaving more time for learning and recreation.

So, what is my dream job?
Something where I can change people’s lives for the better… definitely not working for money, in the sense that working for someone who pays me. More like being involved in projects that makes things better for certain people who need some kind of help/assistance. Being leader/manager of such projects, that are cross boarder, maybe financed by EU or other org. Maybe running my own not-for profit org.
Definitely sth that leaves enough time for me to spend with my family. Sth that involves many different kind of people (origin, age, etc). Sth where I can make use of my intuitiveness. Working for some grand purpose. Sth that involves traveling.
Area would be around learning/education/personal development/parenting, social responsibility/community development and similar.

Yeah… that would be it. And I will create my dream job for myself…

Micah: Super scientist sounds cool :) Almost as cool as spider man. Psychology would be my favorite topic of research if I wasn’t so excited about building business.

Luckily my wife is studying to be a psychologist so I can hear the best parts from her. Have I ever told you about my favorite psychological disorder…?

2.I’m a researcher in a psychology lab now. Short answer: Sort of. Still waiting on my super powers.

3. A successful career in clinical/cognitive psychology that lets me learn a never ending stream of fresh, interesting knowledge, share that knowledge, and ultimately help like minded-individuals as much as possible. Use this experience to become a science/politics blogger and novelist ala Orwell.

4. I’m trying like hell to get into graduate school.

5. I didn’t see a need to major in writing, so I majored in the second most interesting thing- psychology. I hate it at times, but at others I love it.

6. Personal, creative, intellectual, and physical freedom coupled with a distinctly obvious productivity.

7. I get to do research on humans.

8. I would get payed, and get daily interaction with advisors who actually give a damn.

So, what’s up with that new religion of yours? :)

1) I was going to own a bookstore

2) I was going to start a religion that made people happy

=)

Narendra: Nice to have you back – and with a name this time! I hope your dreams will come true.

And yeah, I have to agree that working only Monday to Friday is a plus. I used to work as a tram driver and the fact that I often needed to work on weekends too made it really hard to plan anything for the weekends.