Why You Need a Boring Job

Why You Need a Boring Job/ It’s common to not know what is the right career for you, and find yourself disappointed as you follow your passions. Yet you may have friends who you have no idea what they do for a living. In this video we investigate the power of these little-known roles and “boring jobs. You’ll learn that boring jobs might actually be the secret to your happiness if you know the best strategy for job hunting.

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[suzannerego]

I went from a high stress to boring low stress job. I was getting stressed about the lack of stress but now realize how I enjoy sleeping thru the night, enjoying hobbies, feeling light when i log off, and making more $$ and working less hours! Ultimately I learned to reframe “boring” means “success”.

[bgurley]

I work a remote boring job and it’s very fitting for me! I hustled for a few years now it’s nice to just relax. The only downside is that I’m really not learning anything new in the role. But I am able to use the downtime to gain new skills.

[emoonae]

“Don’t you wanna be your own boss?” Dude, no. I’m an IT project manager. I don’t even want to manage other people; why would I want to manage myself, lol? I love my work. It’s all about building and managing relationships and solving real problems, and for me, it’s neither boring nor exciting. It is fulfilling, it pays well, and every weekday I get to leave my work at my desk (which is in my home). No Sunday Scaries. 10/10, would recommend.

[amDayDreamer]

I have a boring job and I’ve been remote for 4 years. My sister is still confused what I do 🤣🤣 I love my boring job. I have great work life balance and there is seriously NO DRAMA. I don’t often talk to people and don’t show my face. I’m a ghost lol

[loveandjoy]

I have a very boring job. I work for an insurance company as well. I have worked from home for 17 years. My kids (now teenagers) say they don’t want to grow up to have a boring job like mine & I tell them that my boring job pays for summer camp, badminton lessons, international vacations etc. They don’t realize that boring jobs can be more stable at times and can give you a good stress free life. I make $89, 000 a year working 7-4pm M-F (no holidays ) and get 26 days of PTO. I love my boring job.

[kagb]

I have a job like this! I went from teaching to a WFH sales role. It's not boring, but it's not as demanding as being a teacher. I now have the energy to journal and be creative, plan/cook dinner, and hang out with my husband past 9 without nodding off lol I'm so thankful for my job even if it's not my "dream job."

[nurrooper]

This is my goal! I am a RN and taking courses to be able to work from home! I am tired of a direct patient facing career. I am burnt out after 33 years!

[gainde]

I work 4 days a week and 3 of them remote - best life so far with a boring 8-5 job.

[FlourishAndDwell]

YES, Madeline! As a school counselor this is my pitch to students! My husband made the transition from teaching math in the inner city, (stoked the social advocate in him), to becoming an actuary (using your tips btw 😉). With his paid volunteer hours I have him come and chat to my students about becoming an actuary. Drop the “sexy factor” and pay your bills, folks! There are great paying regular jobs out there

[silasd]

I feel this. I recently started a job at structural engineering firm as a technician. While its often mundane and not the most exciting job in the office, its low stress for me. I work under the engineers, and they are all stressed because of the responsibility put on them. Im just there to help them out with the small things and i have so much energy after work.

[smartsexyfun]

I need a list of high paying boring jobs NOW. I work in Accounts Payables

[melinaking]

Looking forward to starting my first boring job (thanks to your interview tips) after 20 years of intensely demanding ones!

[ivoryc]

Watched a lot of you videos and I finally landed my first non-phone "boring" job. Thank you so much

[trulygrateful]

I’m definitely in my boring job era. My husband and I are growing our family so I don’t really have the time or energy to commit to a job that I’m passionate about.

[blake]

I am a property valuer. I drive around the same 15 or 20 suburbs, inspecting residential properties and writing reports from home. If i dont take on too much work, my job is quite enjoyable even though some would say its pretty boring. Its afforded me a pretty stable life and above average income.

[GAJake]

This is me. I work from home as an “engineering technologist” for a power company. My family has a hard time explaining what I’m doing but I choose when I work my hours. So I usually work 9 hours M-Th and 4 hours Friday.

In my role, I specialize in engineering power distribution lines. My main responsibilities involve analyzing satellite and field data, which I then use to develop blueprints and Bill of Materials for electrical linemen, ensuring accurate engineering specifications are met.

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[dedes]

This hit home today. Im working the "boring job" and I was thinking of jumping back into the fire of it all.

[sarahlewis]

I'm wondering how you can work on your passions and projects with a "boring job" when you're often working 9-5 and don't have much time in the evenings to do anything but make dinner and go to bed, and on the weekends clean the house and run errands and prepare for the next week....

[NarrativedesignPHL]

Wow. Thank God for Madeline.
I didn't know anyone understood exactly how I felt right now...

I was Quired Off (a new category I invented: Quit, Fire, and Lay Off had a baby) in May and struggling all summer to figure out next moves.

A risk taker, I've worked at two different startups in the home goods and food/bev space over the past few yrs.
Both experiences ended miserably, and I learned the grass was always greener when I was at small family owned companies. Even if they seemed boring at the time.

Having this validation is so important, thank you.