I've always wondered about the irony of this tagline …… is there really such a thing called a “dream” job? The tagline has been used everywhere by colleges, promising the “dream” job that you want if you enroll in certain courses, or even by seminars or conferences that promises to equip you with skills to garner your “dream”job. Some even went further to advice you to leave the conventional 9-5 jobs and pursue bigger dreams….
Yeah, everyone knows that when somebody claims they’ve landed their “dream” job, that plainly means, they get an incredibly good pay and perks, a credible status in the company and a BIG car to drive around! But, does it always equate to material rewards?
Some interesting people I know disagree, saying that their dream job will be to do something that they’ve always wanted to do regardless of the monetary reward and social status. Their dream job is something creative, something out-of the box that they’ll probably not do if they choose to be confined within the four walls of society. Example, a certified accountant becoming a fashion buyer. Or a chemical engineer turned tap dancer and voice-over freelancer! Most acknowledged that pursuing their dream jobs could mean forfeiting their education background, certification and financial security.
Some, on the other hand, claimed that their dream job is to have flexible hours.
So, I guess it goes down to what motivates you? What inspires you? What is rewarding to you? See if you’ll be lead by passion or by the pressures of society. I really don’t know…. like everyone else, I am still on my quest to find my dream job.
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