Mar 29, 2011

Ten-Word Tuesday. The Why Not Edition

Last week, Bossy asked the question of her esteemed reading council, What would be your dream job to make a living if you could? Here is a sample of the responses left in Bossy’s comment section:

Here is a link to the rest of your dream job comments — there are nearly one-hundred of them.

Bossy has one question for her esteemed council this week: what keeps you from your dream job?

Bossy knows some of the answers will involve Oh Bossy a little thing I like to call my children and money and other responsibilities. Still it’s interesting to ask the question because other people manage to make their dream job happen even when challenged with money and family.

Bossy can sum up the reason she doesn’t make a respectable living engaged in her dream job in this way: Bossy doesn’t try — doesn’t ask for exactly what she wants.

Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. Have at it, council .In exactly ten words, can you explain what keeps you from pursuing your dream job?

And be sure to check back later today for the most interesting dream obstacles on the web. Maybe we can even help each other overcome a few of them.

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70 comments

1. 1
   on March 29th, 2011 at 10:43 am
   BOSSY said:

   Bossy stands in her own way. Four words for sale.


2. 2
   on March 29th, 2011 at 10:50 am
   rockle said:

   Fear. Afraid to fail, and abjectly terrified of actually succeeding.


3. 3
   on March 29th, 2011 at 10:53 am
   BOSSY said:

   Bossy’s inability to own what it is she does best.


4. 4
   on March 29th, 2011 at 10:53 am
   Debby said:

   web knowledge lacking at the level needed. Plus money


5. 5
   on March 29th, 2011 at 10:55 am
   Olivia said:

   Not having a clue what my dream job would be . . .


6. 6
   on March 29th, 2011 at 10:59 am
   Gretchen said:

   Too old and too achy to create gardens for others.


7. 7
   on March 29th, 2011 at 10:59 am
   WebSavvyMom said:

   –>Pursing it now. Anxiously hoping for job offer by Monday.


8. 8
   on March 29th, 2011 at 11:00 am
   WebSavvyMom said:

   –>Not –>Professional philanthropist. Or beer tester. As stated previously. *sigh*


9. 9
   on March 29th, 2011 at 11:01 am
   Julie Marsh said:

   Too old, dumb, and blind to be an astronaut anymore.


10. 10
    on March 29th, 2011 at 11:07 am
    Gillian said:

    One hundred fifty five thousand dollars worth of student loans.


11. 11
    on March 29th, 2011 at 11:10 am
    Lyndy said:

    I live in a dry county. No wine stores allowed.


12. 12
    on March 29th, 2011 at 11:17 am
    Liz Tee said:

    Loyalty to my boss, for now, until time is right.


13. 13
    on March 29th, 2011 at 11:20 am
    Angela@beggingtheanswer said:

    No proverbial foot in the door. Also – ditto Gillian (#10)


14. 14
    on March 29th, 2011 at 11:25 am
    Lori said:

    There ain’t enough Xanax to quell my doubts and insecurities.


15. 15
    on March 29th, 2011 at 11:27 am
    GK in MI said:

    Enjoy job, insurance and retirement too much to risk it.


16. 16
    on March 29th, 2011 at 11:28 am
    GK in MI said:

    But I do teach horseback riding lessons on the side.


17. 17
    on March 29th, 2011 at 11:31 am
    Lynda M O said:

    Fear of success anchors me; fear of failure paralyzes same.


18. 18
    on March 29th, 2011 at 11:36 am
    Tarrant said:

    Aren’t we supposed to be working on that?


19. 19
    on March 29th, 2011 at 11:38 am
    the domestic goddess said:

    Autistic kid plus lack of sleep equals lack of motivation.


20. 20
    on March 29th, 2011 at 11:40 am
    BossysMom said:

    I’m beginning to think its genetic plus most of the above.


21. 21
    on March 29th, 2011 at 11:50 am
    Jenny said:

    Fear of failure, no money, no foot in the door.


22. 22
    on March 29th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
    pam said:

    Disability keeps me down. Along with the man. Damn him.


23. 23
    on March 29th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
    rebekah said:

    2009: open-heart surgery, cancer, 2 funerals. Repayment trumps dreams.


24. 24
    on March 29th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
    krg said:

    is what bossy does best legal? 4 words for sale.


25. 25
    on March 29th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
    Snow said:

    Location, location, location! Need to move to LA or NY.


26. 26
    on March 29th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
    Liz said:

    Current job ate my soul. Need to quit and recharge.


27. 27
    on March 29th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
    Kizz said:

    Fear, money, fear, laziness, fear, attention span, fear, dog, fear.


28. 28
    on March 29th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
    BOSSY said:

    Not sure how much Bossy wants it. Balanced life trumps.


29. 29
    on March 29th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
    km said:

    mortgage and two pairs of blue eyes on swim team


30. 30
    on March 29th, 2011 at 2:33 pm
    foolery said:

    There’s too much good TV. Five words for sale — CHEAP.


31. 31
    on March 29th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
    frannie said:

    I am living my dream job. And it is fanfreakin’tastic.


32. 32
    on March 29th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
    kathy said:

    Too busy to live dream-living it now-early retirement!


33. 33
    on March 29th, 2011 at 5:28 pm
    Amy said:

    I keep changing jobs because I can’t figure it out! and I didn’t win the 331 million


34. 34
    on March 29th, 2011 at 5:35 pm
    Aimee said:

    kids, dog, fear, lack of talent, lazy, tired, and blah!


35. 35
    on March 29th, 2011 at 6:55 pm
    Jessica said:

    Breadwinner for our family. Can’t opt out.


36. 36
    on March 29th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
    NellyFrittata said:

    Too old, tired, and broke to go to medical school.


37. 37
    on March 29th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
    Cindy said:

    I teach high school English. It IS my dream job.


38. 38
    on March 29th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
    Beth said:

    Can’t sing, paralyzing stage-fright, too old to be Stevie Nicks.


39. 39
    on March 29th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
    GrandeMocha said:

    Inertia – the devil you know is better than the unknown.


40. 40
    on March 29th, 2011 at 9:10 pm
    hulagirlatheart said:

    Plotting now, learning skills, launching when daughter is grown.


41. 41
    on March 29th, 2011 at 10:04 pm
    Jenn @ Juggling LIfe said:

    Three college tuitions back-to-back-to-back. Maybe someday.


42. 42
    on March 29th, 2011 at 11:06 pm
    Cage Free Family said:

    fear, baby. fear.


43. 43
    on March 29th, 2011 at 11:43 pm
    Summer said:

    House, kids, responsibilities + procrastination, lack of imagination/talent/financing = inertia.


44. 44
    on March 30th, 2011 at 1:19 am
    APeetsMom said:

    oh #2 ROCKLE – RIGHT ON!


45. 45
    on March 30th, 2011 at 2:50 am
    Cindy in Walla Walla said:

    Me @ 19: I didn’t go to college to raise your babies!

    Him: Okay


46. 46
    on March 30th, 2011 at 2:50 am
    Cindy in Walla Walla said:

    Me @ 28: I can’t put my precious baby in daycare!

    Him: Okay


47. 47
    on March 30th, 2011 at 2:52 am
    Cindy in Walla Walla said:

    Me @ 50: Hmmm. Too late for career. What’s next?

    Him: I’m still here….


48. 48
    on March 30th, 2011 at 2:56 am
    Cindy in Walla Walla said:

    I’m very lucky. I asked. We (he?) made it happen.


49. 49
    on March 30th, 2011 at 8:38 am
    Kim said:

    hmmm…not sure “St John USVI Beach Bum” constitutes as a dream job…HOW fun would THAT be, though…


50. 50
    on March 30th, 2011 at 9:47 am
    Suzi said:

    Cindy in Walla Walla-not too late!


51. 51
    on March 30th, 2011 at 11:09 am
    Amy in NJ said:

    property taxes and outrageous car insurance. wanna raise my kids….


52. 52
    on March 30th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
    DawnA said:

    Money. Would consume my every waking moment. Now a nightmare!


53. 53
    on March 30th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
    lesliereid said:

    Got biology/chemistry degree. Thought English degree might not pay.


54. 54
    on March 30th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
    Susan said:

    Dream job: dog groomer.
    Parents would kill me after paying years of college tuition.


55. 55
    on March 30th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
    Piper said:

    Don’t know where to apply as millionairess and world traveler.


56. 56
    on March 30th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
    Melanie said:

    Four years left of training! Never thought I’d make it.


57. 57
    on March 30th, 2011 at 5:28 pm
    Sewmouse said:

    I don’t think anyone pays people to play World of Warcraft.


58. 58
    on March 30th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
    Paula Lee Bright said:

    I’m a horrific procrastinator. Don’t get up and go. Seriously.
    


59. 59
    on March 30th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
    heidig said:

    Two kids in college and I have the family’s insurance.


60. 60
    on March 30th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
    Maureen in IL said:

    Single. big girl job leaves no time for dream job


61. 61
    on March 30th, 2011 at 9:05 pm
    KathyB said:

    In a fallow period as to work. Might turn into real retirement. Still figuring that all out. Nice to not be behind the eight ball, trying to get used to it.


62. 62
    on March 30th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
    Mocha said:

    All I know is that I love my job already.


63. 63
    on March 30th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
    rory said:

    Interesting call to arms. You’re right, what holds us back?


64. 64
    on March 30th, 2011 at 10:43 pm
    Meg said:

    Already a mom. Not sure what other dream I have.


65. 65
    on March 30th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    Risk aversion and lack of confidence are no doubt involved.


66. 66
    on March 31st, 2011 at 12:19 pm
    carma said:

    Interesting topic as I’m wrestling with this now – thinking of becoming a full-time student now, in my mind-40’s – awaiting acceptance letter and it is scaring me senseless – just the thought I might actually get in – and then have to work. Hard. Been on cruise control so many years I’m not sure I could handle it!


67. 67
    on March 31st, 2011 at 4:50 pm
    Amelia said:

    Single mama: can’t quit day job and afraid of failure.


68. 68
    on April 4th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
    formerlyfun said:

    Ipod apps are wasting my time, doing stuff is hard.


69. 69
    on April 4th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
    formerlyfun said:

    Have dreamish job, now working on book about it.


70. 70
    on April 4th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
    formerlyfun said:

    I wax chachas, low stress and surprisingly fun.