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There seems to be a common trope in movies and TV about people who have dead end jobs/are generally unsatisfied with your career. Where do you stand?

Posted by Mop (aka rburriel) Dec 12 '16, 09:32

I have difficulty grasping this plot element because I cannot relate nor do I feel that most of the people around me seem unsatisfied.

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Enjoying your job is great. Not being able to grasp the fact that many people are stuck with jobs they hate, but need, is being oblivious to what's - jnine Dec 12, 10:04
my job is boring, I have zero advancement opportunities, but they pay me good and have great benefits. -- nm - groiny Dec 12, 09:42
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- I fear I'm exhibiting my privilege again here. -- nm - Mop Dec 12, 09:42 5
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  - also, spend a year and a half out of work, and your perspective will change, alot. -- nm - groiny Dec 12, 09:46 2
    - Both of the times I graduated from college, I spent about 18 months out of work. It was certainly tough. -- nm - Mop Dec 12, 09:48 1
      - when I was working at the bank for all those years, I was all over the advancement opportunities - groiny Dec 12, 09:49
  - you are. recognizing it is the first step. -- nm - university of amanda jones Dec 12, 09:45
I have low expectations of the amount of satisfaction I can get from a job. -- (edited) - znufrii Dec 12, 09:39
I suppose, come to think of it, I can picture a Slacker or two who has been in a difficult job, largely due to circumstances. -- nm - Mop Dec 12, 09:35
Uhm... I would not think those in you profession are *in* such jobs? -- nm - Spawn Dec 12, 09:34 1
- I agree and also think that the question itself is kind of heartless and elitist. sorry mop. -- nm - university of amanda jones Dec 12, 09:37
Been there/Done that... - amoxy Dec 12, 09:33

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There seems to be a common trope in movies and TV about people who have dead end jobs/are generally unsatisfied with your career. Where do you stand?

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