bbking,
There is no question I want to be successful in a career. I think that is fairly normal. I want to make sure I earn enough to afford the things I want, which include being able to raise a family comfortably. This city is expensive, and I've even contemplated moving out of Toronto. I'm prepared for the responsibility that goes along with higher positions too. I know I have to lead by example, and unlike most managers, I do put subordinates first as I know being in a leadership position requires sacrifice.
I'm not too interested in the glamourous lifestyle though. A good career to me is a means to an end. I leave my designations off my business card. While I enjoy a lunch at Canoe or Jump as much as the next guy when the company is picking up the bill, I won't go there by myself for lunch to be seen or just because I feel like it or because they are popular places.
I'd like a Corvette one day, but not to impress others. More for myself. I like hot rodding cars and racing them down the quarter mile. Fixing and racing cars has been a 15 year hobby. A used Corvette is a goal of mine, and part of the reason I drive a 277,000 km 90 Chev Beretta is because I was trying to save for one. I was hoping a 2000 with 50,000 for under $30,000. Prices like that may happen this winter, but my purchase may not because I am still looking for a job.
Every job is a learning experience and I don't mind the variety of different tasks, different people and challenges. I just wish it all happened in the same organization so I don't lose out on pensionable time and go through periods of unemployment.
There is no question I want to be successful in a career. I think that is fairly normal. I want to make sure I earn enough to afford the things I want, which include being able to raise a family comfortably. This city is expensive, and I've even contemplated moving out of Toronto. I'm prepared for the responsibility that goes along with higher positions too. I know I have to lead by example, and unlike most managers, I do put subordinates first as I know being in a leadership position requires sacrifice.
I'm not too interested in the glamourous lifestyle though. A good career to me is a means to an end. I leave my designations off my business card. While I enjoy a lunch at Canoe or Jump as much as the next guy when the company is picking up the bill, I won't go there by myself for lunch to be seen or just because I feel like it or because they are popular places.
I'd like a Corvette one day, but not to impress others. More for myself. I like hot rodding cars and racing them down the quarter mile. Fixing and racing cars has been a 15 year hobby. A used Corvette is a goal of mine, and part of the reason I drive a 277,000 km 90 Chev Beretta is because I was trying to save for one. I was hoping a 2000 with 50,000 for under $30,000. Prices like that may happen this winter, but my purchase may not because I am still looking for a job.
Every job is a learning experience and I don't mind the variety of different tasks, different people and challenges. I just wish it all happened in the same organization so I don't lose out on pensionable time and go through periods of unemployment.
