I recently made the craziest decision… or so I thought.
I took a job for FUN. Yep, just for fun.
Y’all- this decision made no sense.
For years I believed that if I’m not doing what I want to do (which is basically sitting near the water, reading), then I might as well make as much money as possible.
For my entire nursing career, I worked hard to make myself marketable. I got all the certifications, frequently suggested process improvements, and helped accelerate not only my team but everyone around me.
I got the promotions and the raises, but after a while, it was still not enough. After all, as they say, money isn’t everything, and it’s true.
This job is half the pay, but four times more fun!!
My summer job is at Wild River Adventures in West Glacier, taking reservations and checking in guests. The view from the front office window is amazing- we are right across the street from Glacier National Park. The people who work there are so nice and chill and love to have fun, too. The guests are excited- ready to have some adventures on their Montana vacations.
Yesterday I took my first swim of the season on my way home. And I’m sure there will be some rafting in my future. I’m grateful to have some structure to my day, contribute, help grow the team, feel appreciated, have awesome bosses (again), and be surrounded by fresh air and natural sunlight.
CHEERS to an awesome & FUN summer of 2021!!
(and thank you to all my friends and peer coaches who listened to me perseverate about this very obvious-to-everyone-besides-me decision.)
