I'v slogged 30yrs for the family and missed out on fun. Do I leave my job and enjoy or continue slogging?
101128
Have you ever considered talking to your family and discussing a "life style change"?  You should be able to have "fun" with your family and it seems you've gotten to the point where you need some layed back fun.  Maybe the rest would understand and want to make the changes with you.  Maybe you're trying to live a certain "concept" that is expected.  It's time to shit can the "expected" and do what makes you and your family happy!
1126886
Get a second job.  That should keep you busy.
452664
spend your time with family and friends!\nthey actually your 'real fun'...
994034
For a lot of reasons, you can just feel unsatisfied with where you are in life.  That's not only restricted to middle age.  If it's been going on for 6 months, you should try and do something about it.  You don't want to be unhappy and you don't want your unhappiness to affect your family life.  Take a good look at things: do you feel like there's something in particular that's missing?  Would you feel more fulfilled if you tried something new and exciting?  I wish you the best of luck.
820709
work is always easier if it's fun.  If you don't enjoy your job, keep looking until you do.
181869
I feel you.  I am the same way.  Most of the time its because I learn the position and get bored.  Then I move on to the next challenge.  In my mind, there is absolutely nothing wrong with doing this.  You are getting all you can out of an employer and building up your resume.  One thing that I know is that in the corporate world,your expendable.  You could be the best worker in the world, enjoy what you do everyday, and be canned tomorrow because the co. didn't make the profits they thought they would. Your best bet is to continue to move on until you really find your calling or open your onwn business so you are your own boss.
346883
As long as your income can stay with you, it should be good.  Sounds like you work your a** off with 5 jobs.  In the end, the whole story sounds like bulls**t.
996298
Well I'm a stay-at-home mom.  I miss working, I had a great job in the Navy that I really enjoyed but my son is more important.  I don't feel like I contribute as much because I don't earn a paycheck.  I know that what I'm doing is contributing (cleaning, cooking, organizing, paying bills, watching our son so we don't need daycare) but I still fell guilty.  I was going to start watching other children so as to earn money but I'm pregnant again so that's out the window (no one wants you to watch their baby when you're only going be able to do it for a short time).  It works for our family though and I cherish the fact that my son doesn't spend most of his waking hours with some stranger.
980157
Are you able to use the time at work to look for another job, for instance, making phone calls, reading the newspaper want-ads, browsing online?  I agree that it's a poor use of your time.  It sounds like they aren't very concerned about their employees, and in a way, it's good that you will not be able to work for them any longer.  \n\nOther things you could do are perhaps a hobby, if you have one you can bring to work, or read a book, or write some letters to friends (how 19th-century, I know).
211240
Satisfaction is a choice. If you cannot find something you enjoy about what you are doing, it's time to find another job. At the very least, there's some pride in doing the best you can. Finding joy in the little things. \n\nAt one job, I took a lot of satisfaction in doing things that after I did them, someone said it was impossible. I solved problems and got my company paid on bills that were long over due. I enjoyed talking to different kids of people, I liked learning new things. Even aspects that I found a bit annoying, I gave myself a big pat on the back for getting them finished and out of the way. \n\nMake a choice and find your own bits of sunshine. If you can't, like I said above, it's totally time for a new job.
504492
No, i would not.  i prefer my family to people from work.  I would much rather have the time with my family.  Even if the company is paying for food, transportation, hotel, i would rather not go.  I value my time with my family.  I do not prefer to socialize with people from work.  I already have my own friends that i like.
354383
You should definitely switch careers if your current job is not making you happy. It's especially true since you have no family obligations at this time - it's the best time to try something different.\n\nI made a switch from a lucrative career in consulting when I got tired of the job. I am now a writer, part-time stay-at-home Dad, and office administrator. My financial status is completely different now, but I'm glad I made the change when I did.\n\nGood luck!
167303
It sounds like you worked and worked but didn't play. Sounds like you need to take some time and have some fun. Join a volley ball team, bowling team, go skating with some friends. You don't have to be good at it - in fact, that is what makes it even more fun.\nWhatever it is that you do, make it fun. You don't need more college degrees or more organization in your life or more success, you need to let loose and just relax and take it easy for awhile. Remember the key here is that you don't have to be good at it, but you must have a good time doing it.
460790
Well I don`t want to work too, but it`s not always what we want... Most of us just do it for the money you know... May be you just have to try and find something you like to do, that won`t take all of your time. That way you`ll have the time for deserved moments of laziness and traveling.
118926
Get focused.  Write down your goals and acheive them, get on the fast track to better position within the organization (let people know about your intentions).  Make a plan for success.  Talk to your supervisor or boss and ask them to challenge you more.  If you enjoyed what you do a year or so ago there is no reason why you shouldn't still enjoy it.  If you are well paid and you like your co-workers and you are able to build long term savings don't sweat it.  Enjoy it while it lasts.  \n\nIf you are still unhappy after all of this start a job search and read "What Color is My Parachute"
428002
I'm 25, already have a baby, I work full time in an international chinese company in Mexico...I'm just so busy all the time. I'm actually wondering if it's gonna be like this for the rest of my life. I wish I could just quit my job to spend more time with my baby before he grows up and doesn't need me anymore. See...I think this is a crisis.
348507
either enjoy or look for another job.