"To thine ownself be true". Enjoy what you are doing, reside in the moments that clearly make you happy.

That is job satisfaction. Go on with what you are doing. As long as you are happy in the job, humanity will also be happy in with, eventually,... material rewards will overtake you. more

That is job satisfaction. Go on with what you are doing. As long as you are happy in the job, humanity will also be happy in with, eventually,... material rewards will overtake you. more

If you could split your time—if that actually appealed to you—you could be an enrichment teacher. Cooking classes at elementary schools are huge... business right now and you can offer classes way more interesting places than schools if you’re clever. You can do this in all kinds of venues and build your own schedule. Just a thought. I teach a digital course called Afterschool Enrichment Accelerator on Kajabi. I started working as an enrichment provider in 2014 and it’s been a lifesaver for me. more

Good for you!! The schools needs good nutrious goods. Who cares what other people think. You know in your heart, you are doing the right thing!

It feels great to be where you belong. You are and even feel more centred or grounded. You can be more creative, innovative and fulfilled. Accept your... dear ones' emotional reactions. Be sure to psyche and or prime significant others before taking major life steps. This done, understand that any change involves a transition for both you and those connected with you. further accept that each person transitions at their pace and you should not seek to accelerate or fast track them. Make this transition as agreeable as is practicable.  more

Totally Understandable...Working in a hostile environment of any sort can have lasting affects.

First understand why they are saying so. It could be the issue of little money, no security of work and other bad conditions of service or hidden... information that we many do not know but those two cadres. At the end of the day give them your proper reasons of why you cannot stop working from that particular employment. Remember, those two cadres are in the line of 'Blood is thicker than water' more

In most cases people fail to understand us for they do not want to be much closer to us and find out why we are doing it that way. At times you... yourself might be a problem because of not being clear in your explanation to why you have decided that more

Job satisfaction and money rarely sit in the same space. If you have a choice, go for satisfaction it is calming, money can't buy that.

Take the topic off the table with them and work where you want to. Iif you happy at work and can pay your bills you are better off than many, many... people. more

Are your husband and family worried about the financial sustainability or the lack of prestige in such a job change? If you’d be taking a pay cut,... have you assessed your budget and how you can afford the loss of pay? If you’d have or are considering kids it may also help them understand you decision if you put it in terms of time you can spend with your kids and family vs working when they are finished school for the day.  more

Follow your heart... there are hundreds of ways to make additional money i.e. start a blog, youtube channel, cook book... The staff and kids will love... attention and knowledge you bring to their ecosystem. Great Journey.... more

Years ago my wife and I decided she would quit her full time career to care for our kids as her full time job. It was the best decision we ever made... and our kids would agree. We had to sacrifice some material things over the years but had a wonderful home life with our two kids and they have grown up to be amazing responsible adults and are now raising their own kids in much the same way. They don’t get caught up in drinking expensive coffee or having to have the latest phones ect but prioritize their families time together as the most important time in their day. We are so proud of them and their wonderful spouses! more

Do what you like. Only interest makes people happy and joyful. Wish you a day full of joy!

Hi Silvia,
Sometimes we step back from limiting beliefs of what we "should" do and awake to what is important. Right now, at this point in your life,... you are cooking and preparing meals for kids...some might look at that and say it's a far more noble effort because so much of school cafeteria food is not healthy for children. You have chosen, for now, to take your skills, knowledge and experience and use them to help our most treasured group of people....children. Children need advocates for them in every aspect of their lives...you are contributing to greater health benefits and, most likely, better tasting food...smiling. Follow your heart and intuition...your on a path for a reason. This might only last for a short time or a longer time, it might lead you to reevaluate what is truly needed in meal planning and nutrition for children. Take it one day at a time, and focus on what makes you feel valued...to yourself first and the children you're helping second.  more

been there, done that - same job, but probably more stressful

Good for realizing that the work you are doing is not but service this important most of the people think that is what we are looking for but we look... for peace freedom and integrity. so pray that at one time they will understand but take as you serve happily enjoying the joy that these children give more