Sweating over lonely labour...

[fajrdrako]

To fulfill a dream, to be allowed to sweat over lonely labor, and to be given a chance to create, are the meat and potatoes of life. The money is the gravy. - Bette Davis, actress

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[toraks.livejournal.com]

I do like gravy though! :-)

Money is very nice. But though, my husband and I both have relatively low paying jobs for our educational levels, they're high in certain types of things that make up for it! And certainly enough to live comfortably!

I do like knowing I can research what I like and the independence of the job and the creativity in a good cause.

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

I hesitate to talk about money because when I think about it too much I end up panicking.

Creativity matters more to me, though.

[toraks.livejournal.com]

I hesitate to talk about money because when I think about it too much I end up panicking.

Sorry! Just didn't want to sound ungrateful and like I don't have any money. Balancing on that thin line between complaining about not having enough and sounding ungrateful because you really have plenty.

Creativity is hugely important!! And I'm lucky to have that freedom in my job. That's mostly what I meant to say! :-D

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Understood! And I certainly value comfort. (Looking out the window nervously at a very snowy day.)

[toraks.livejournal.com]

Understood!

Cool!

(Looking out the window nervously at a very snowy day.)

One good thing about a very moderate climate -- it may not get warm in the summer, but at least it doesn't get too cold or snowy in the winter! Then again, England is just always too cold for me!

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

The winter I spent in England - the temperature never went very low, but I've never been so cold! I think it's the dampness.

We're having a delightfully mild winter here. I really have nothing to complain about. Went for a lovely walk at lunchtime - the snow stopped falling, the sun came out. Beautiful!

[toraks.livejournal.com]

Hee hee, how great! I had a similar experience -- I've been trying to go for walks at lunchtime everyday as part of my new exercise regime. The last three days it's been raining in the morning and great by lunchtime with even a bit of sun. Today it was sunny on and off, but the wind was so strong it was a bit crazy. But I was in the mood to enjoy fighting the wind, so it was all good. I'm so glad to be getting in much better shape than I've been in for many years!

I'm glad you had a great walk at lunchtime too! :-D

[silverwhistle.livejournal.com]

I hesitate to talk about money because when I think about it too much I end up panicking.

Me too.
'Gravy' would be nice. I've never had enough of it (commensurate with qualifications and abilities), and have no long-term security...
I am able to get on with my writing just now, but I get hassled by the JobCentre about having to prove I'm "actively seeking employment".

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

So we muddle on and cope as best we can. I try not to compare my situation to that of others. I try not to let worry about it consume me. I try to be optimistic.... and I'm taking steps to minimize the lack of security as best I can. It remains scary, though.