Dream jobs aren’t real, at least not to me.

It is pointless to have a dream job when you aren’t happy with the way that work is structured in the first place. 

This applies, at least, to me.

Because, for me, a job is literally a job.

It is what it is.

A job is something that you do, pursue, and even grow in and sometimes enjoy to be able to make a living.

Because, in order to live, capitalism requires us to fulfill tasks in exchange for money,

Even at the expense of our bodies, mental and overall health, and our dreams.

Apparently it’s “mature” to have a dream job and to have goals regarding your career.

But, as for me, my job is a way to earn money,

And maybe even grow my skills,

But that’s about it.

It gives me those things, and benefits, but I will not pretend that I fall into the idea that there is such thing as a dream job.

Meaningful work is not a job,

It’s a passion,

It’s something that you’ll do for free, rather than being held hostage by a wage or salary.

If your job somehow means that you are given the autonomy and ability to do these things, that’s great.

And it’s also nice if you have a positive attitude even if that isn’t the case.

In fact, it makes you special.

But, as for me, I am a realist in terms of how I see the function of jobs.

They have to be done, sometimes.

The market demands certain skills and allows for certain compensation for said skills.

And I’ll be honest with the fact that this is not my ideal society, at all.

People should be able to give what they can and have the energy to give. 

And do so without being called “lazy” because of ableism and other ideas of what productivity looks like.

Productivity doesn’t really exist anyway.

Productivity is a term that we assigned to a false virtue to make ourselves believe that we actually do something with our jobs.

If you want a real productivity hack, stop thinking about how to become more productive,

Or how to get your “dream job”.

Put your best work in your dreams, your goals, even if they don’t make you the most money.

Because, I don’t know, maybe they will,

Maybe your good intention will give you the ability to, one day, do what you love as meaningful work,

Rather than making someone else’s dreams or systems come true or stay afloat.

Or maybe you’ll be lucky enough to find your chosen family in the people you work with or even in the company where you’re at.

Just don’t go about things from the perspective of a “dream job”,

Focus on honing in your true self. Focus on getting to know yourself and serving who that person actually is. You aren’t selfish for being true to yourself and prioritizing your wellness over a career if your goals do not align in such a manner.

I am not lazy or selfish for finally realizing that the constant anxiety that I have had at work for months.

I am not lazy or selfish for believing that it is the time for me to, also, begin my own business, even if it is still very primal in its current state.

I am continuing to learn, grow, and change. 

You should also find ways to become your best self, even if you think that a dream job exists for you.

This is the only way to sustain your passion for your work, regardless of whether or not you have your dream job.

You are also not selfish if and when you choose to follow your dreams.