Yesterday while at work, I looked on the computer clock, noted that it was past 4:00pm and silently cheered.
When did I become a clock watcher?
I remember the days when I was happy to go lock down in my office on a public holiday. The days when I relished to thought of going to work. When I’d eagerly await the dawn of day in order to pour over the ledgers. Or when I’d reluctantly leave the office at midnight, frustrated that the Balance Sheet was still out, go home and dream where the offending entry is and rush to work to see if my dream was on point.
Damn! When did work become a chore?
It’s not that I hate working. It’s just that I can think of much better ways to spend my days.
I must purchase a lottery ticket this weekend.
14 responses so far ↓
Jamaican Dawta // November 15, 2007 at 7:56 am
LOL! At least you’re not like me, who starts doing the Snoopy dance when Wednesdays come around. That means the week is practically over.
I would do cartwheels, but I’m no longer 5 years old, lol.
bobby // November 15, 2007 at 8:53 am
Work is work for me, there was never fun, just the challenge …no challenge then it gets boring. o i alwyas look forward to the fun part which is aftrer work….. work must never be fun start being fun then you become the boss favourite the who does all the wqork for likkle and nutten.
owen // November 15, 2007 at 9:43 am
my cubicle started leaking and I could no longer keep track of the people walking pass my desk a million times, I’m so sad now, I can’t wait until the rain stops
guyana-gyal // November 15, 2007 at 1:08 pm
Are you back? Blogging? I missed hearing about J’ca life!
What would you do if you could work from home?
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kami // November 16, 2007 at 6:49 am
jamaican dawta..glad to know I have someone who feel the same way about wednesdays..lol
Melody // November 16, 2007 at 10:17 am
Bobby’s got it figured out (to paraphrase): “Work start being fun when you become the boss.” Then again, everyone’s de boss in some likkle arena :/
bassChocolate // November 16, 2007 at 12:58 pm
I’m still praying to find that profession where I can work and play on my own terms. I hate the idea of working for life.
Gela Words // November 16, 2007 at 4:24 pm
Hey JDawta. I too start counting down from Wednesday.
Oh GG, I don’t even know. Just know that I hate the idea of going to work 5 - 8to5 every week.
Bobby is quite right.
mad bull // November 24, 2007 at 7:20 am
Been there, done that.
Leon // November 30, 2007 at 12:19 am
Maybe it was when you realized you were getting older and found that your job was no longer fulfilling and that you have better things to do with your life. Just a thought.
Esteban Agosto Reid // November 30, 2007 at 3:51 pm
I concur with Leon’s thought.Also,there is a possibility that you could be experiencing a low level or incidence of burnout, as a consequence of being so intensely involved and engaged initially,resulting in the joy of work being transformed into tedious endeavours and activities.Remember,familiarity can also breed contempt.A vacation seems apropos with respect to rekindling,rejuvenating,and re-energizing the juices and the productive spirit and capacities you once enjoyed and displayed.
CoolDestiny // January 3, 2008 at 4:08 pm
I start my countdown on Thursday. I enjoy my job for now … but I see in the not so distant future when I’m going to hate it!
CoolDestiny // January 3, 2008 at 4:08 pm
When I was staying home with the baby, I really wish I could do just that. I think I could be a good housewife. If I could still get my salary and be a housewife, I’d do that!
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