NewZealandCoach’s Weblog

The school term ended today, and on that note I have a question to ask (no!).

What did you want to be when you grew up?
I had lofty aspirations of being a diplomat. I have two other languages at U.E. level (that’s a long time ago), and I was quite determined that I would live overseas and do exciting things. Well, as it turned out I stayed in New Zealand doing exciting things, but I still might be a diplomat when I grow up!

If I analyse it, being a coach is very similiar to being a diplomat. Without such a high chance of ending in Dangerous Country and getting deported, or even shot. One would hope.

So here’s my challenge. Think of your ideal job, and all the reasons why you’d like to do it. Some people want public recognition, some want to be anonymous. Some like to research and be in charge of their own workload, others want to know what the parameters are. Some like a lot of social interaction and people to bounce ideas off. Others want peace and quiet. Some people like to work 8.30-5.00. Some like to work mostly at night, and sleep in in the morning.

I used to have a job in which I could work 4.30pm until midnight, and that was *perfect*. Then I was rostered on to the morning shift – 5.00am until 11.00am, with a Saturday morning as well. We soon discovered that I can add up a column of figures three times, and get three different answers at that time of the morning. I can literally be asleep bolt upright on my chair, and have no memory of conversations. The boss and I decided it was probably better for me to go back to my old shift, where I got x3 as much work done and was much brighter and happier into the bargain.

So, everyone needs different things from their job, including their working hours. Nothing is wrong or right. It has to be about what suits you.

We spend a huge part of our lives at work. What is the point of being miserable?

Finally, for your viewing pleasure, here is my nomination for ‘Best Blog Title in the World, ever!!’

IN YR BACK YARD QUIETLY EXPANDING MAH GLOBAL INFLUENCE

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