[aaronsmack]

I'm a perfectionist. Before I put myself out there to apply for jobs, I want my resume to be the best it can be, so I work very hard on it. I research online and as for constructive criticism from others.

Sounds great doesn't it? The problem is I'm working hard on a resume that's for a career I've been in for 20 years, and I have no excitement about looking for another job. I'm looking because my wife wants us to move to another state. I have no passion about my job now, so trying to land a similar position in a different state takes a whole lot of effort on my part. I'm supposed to be working on my resume right now, in fact, but here I am on the forums.

I wish I had a passion. I wish a new career idea would sort of "fall in my lap" like I've heard it doing for others. The only financially viable skill I have is in my current role. I have no hobbies I want to turn into a career. I have no passions driving me that I might be able to focus into a job. I'm just a zombie robot who goes to work everyday and does what he's supposed to do.

Surely there's something out there for me. Something new, different and maybe even exciting. I just need to be open to new things instead of listening to that voice in my head whose first response is always, "No. You can't do that." I need to keep an open mind about what I might like to do. Think outside the box a little. Give myself permission to "wander" and "wonder" instead of shutting myself down.

[Skeezyks]

Hello aaronsmack: I'm an older person & I haven't been employed for quite a few years. But I always hated my career path. But once I got into it I could never seem to get out... until eventually I just gave out. I hope you are able to break free & find some type of work you can truly love. Life is too short, & work is too big a part of it, to be trapped doing something you dislike.

[leejosepho]

Originally Posted by aaronsmack

I have no excitement about looking for another job. I'm looking because my wife wants us to move to another state.

I would suggest making the move the exciting part while just doing whatever needs to be done to make that possible.

[Gr3tta_0]

Ive never had a job i cared about. I go because its necessary, and it beats being unemployed. I try to focus on making all my time outside work as enjoyable as possible, so i have things to look forward to.