I don't know why, but I find my second job strangely satisfying. To some extent, it's quantifiable. It has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Since most of what I do is filing, when it's done, it's done. I don't have to think about the ramifications of my filing. There won't be files coming back to me years from now telling me what a good job I did with them or how horribly I screwed them up. They're just files. They go back on the shelf. If I screw up, I'll either know instantly or never hear about it at all.
I don't know what it is about work that has an end, but it calms me down at the end of the day. It's a buffer period between me and the rest of my life. It's much easier for me to leave that kind of work at work.
That's not to say that I don't really wish I had one job, but sometimes, I know there's more to it than just money. I know part of it is that I want stuff, and part of it is that I want my parents to be proud and impressed with me. But if I have to have a second job, I'm glad it's one like the one I have now.
Posted by LoWriter at October 19, 2005 08:33 AMi too enjoy a good job you're able to finish. it's partly why i love to volunteer at functions. i do what's needed of me, and people thank you for your time and effort, and when you're done, you're done. come back next year, please!
in chi-town i think i'll get a 2nd job. mostly cuz moving really rips the pockets. but there's a few awesome bookstores & venues there that i'd love to be a part of. a second job should not be harrowing, and Lo, i thnk you have it DOWN! ;o)
Posted by: dr gonzo at October 19, 2005 11:40 AM