The Weekend Engagement 107 by @galenkp.

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I decided to participate in the weekend engagement by posting for the first time. Or at least I currently do not remember whether I posted before, or not. I know that I commented under other people's posts, but I currently do not remember posting. But maybe I did.

Either way, I choose the "Would you rather" topic for this weekend.

Would you rather

Would you rather work in a job you totally hate but pays you well or work in a job you love and find inspiring but the pay was low and you had to strictly budget your financial matters. Explain your answers.

This is an interesting question. The current reality in my case is that nowadays I am doing two part time jobs, which I love, but both of the jobs are paying a low salary, and I indeed have to strictly budget my financial matters. But at least I can afford my current rent on my own, even in the winter, so the money is enough for the month, and nowadays I am even able to save a little money. This will not the case in the winter, but financially I will get through. And that is the main point.

My answer to this question

I thought and I am still thinking about this a lot. You have not specified the time frame for the job, but for a short time (from a few months to up to one or two years) I would gladly choose a job I totally hate, but pay me well.

Why?

Because I would be willing to suffer for a short time for a better future. I know that it would be better over time. At least in my case.

How?

With a well paying job, I would be able to save enough money to buy a house, so I would not have to pay rent again, and after I bought a house, I could either return to the job I love, or not work at all, because without having to pay rent, I could live on my low pension-like income, and I could spend the entire day with my Harris's hawk.

Probably many people would gladly pick this option. I know some people, who hate their jobs, and they also receive a low salary. That is probably the worst thing. But this is the sad reality for some (maybe many) people.

Hopefully my answer and my explanation makes sense, and it is understandable. Probably even acceptable.

This is my Harris's hawk and me.

I took this photo with my smartphone (Samsung Galaxy A12) on 2023.06.23, 19:54 CEST. I have not edited this photo.

It feels very good to participate in the weekend engagement. What do you think about my answer? Do you agree, or disagree with it? In other words: Would you choose the same (either in my place, or in your place)? Feel free to write down your opinion in a comment.

Thank you for reading and for commenting.

Have a nice day and have a nice weekend. All the best. Greetings and much love from Hungary.