^^ You're welcome. I know somebody who thinks that same way. To be honest, I consider myself lucky I found jobs that I enjoy. I know when I visit my mom on the weekends, I can see how tired and stressed out she is from her work. She absolutely hates it there, but if she were to quit, it would be almost impossible to find another job. She's sticking it out until something better comes along.
I volunteer at a lot of animal shelters. Last year, I got lucky enough to volunteer at the Houston SPCA! It was amazing! The people there are so devoted to their work. It kind of made me sad to see the cases of animal abuse that they get there sometimes. But the people there are fully devoted to helping those animals. I think I may apply for the program again the upcoming summer.
Jobs can be fun! 
The jobs I do are fun! That is why people get degrees in college. To ensure they are qualified to do a job that they want to do. One that they are comfortable in. No one wants a job that they don't like. So they strive hard to get their dream job. Even if it means having a shitty job while working up to there. But that still doesn't mean they can't complain and "bitch" about it. Some people vent that way. It helps relieve some stress so that way they don't do something out of anger while at work that will cause them to get fired.
Yeah... on your first paragraph Justin, I agree. Your mom and I are in the same situation. If I left, it'd be very hard to get employed right now, so I'm roughing it out until either the economy improves, or I pass the exam next year.
Oh wow! That sounds like a very good job.
Jeez... yeah animal abuse always gets me angry, and it's a saddening thing too. It's good to know you care so much, and devote some of your time to such a worthy cause. Kudos to you, sir.
Heh, your third point is an excellent paragraph. That's WHY I got my degree. I want to work in something I'd love doing, namely traveling, learning about other cultures, and working in international relations. I live in the United States, and have every right to "bitch" about my job.
It's therapeutic in a way, and you're right, keeps me from doing something stupid at work. I also find it helpful to know others are going through what I'm going through, or can at least relate, as I find common ground with them, make new acquaintances that way, and help my determination out to know that there are others like me not willing to give up and that will keep pushing until they get something better. It's an excellent point you make.
Oh yeah, and reading vonboy's post, yes. It IS about taking steps. You're climbing a ladder... or at least, us ambitious types are.
I went to college to get a degree and work in a field I'd love. I just didn't make it this year because I barely didn't pass the entrance exam (which only 30% of people pass anyway), but I feel more than confident I can make it next year, now that I know the layout of the exam, and given I was only nine points off, I should be able to make up for those extra points. I'm just on a lower rung right now due to circumstances I can't control. I'm THANKFUL I'm even on this rung, but am I just gonna sit back and say "Yep, time to stop here, even though I can't even see my Great Valley from this low down"? Definitely, positively, not!
