The question was if I am in school. As my current occupation is not so much a 'dream job' or something that many would think of as a respectable career it is an understandable question to have been asked, however it was the tone of the question that brought me down. The tone of it followed by the silence after my answer made me feel as if I am perceived as inadequate or not smart enough to do a 'worthy' job. I love my boss and I believe she is the most respectable, honest and kindest person I've ever met. We have had the conversation of what paths we would have taken under different circumstances, it isn't as if she dreamed of being a cleaner... but so what if she did?! Somebody has to do it. And I don't feel that I have to justify why I am doing it to anyone regardless of their awkward silences or ignorant questions. I am making a life for myself and my family and I am happy doing it.
I have come to realize in the past few months what I've given up... I like to say that I traded a calloused soul for calloused hands. I gave up a lifestyle not a life... and I wasn't made for that lifestyle to begin with so it's no loss. Now I work with people who actually care, not only about me but my family. Life is good now.
People do not understand or respect those of us who get down and dirty for the rest of society to live the way they do.
Of course I try not let the misconceptions of others influence me but at the end of the day it's hard not to reflect on them. I know that I work hard and that I am a good person, it shouldn't matter what I am working hard at because that doesn't make me any different than the person who is working hard behind a computer desk or than the other person working hard making the coffee's for everyone in the busy morning rush. A job is a job, as people we should follow our passions and go with our strengths... my passion is people and one of my strengths is doing work that is hands on.
That is my rant for the day...
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