Quote Originally Posted by tulip View Post
I read somewhere that there are four elements to a satisfying job: Autonomy, Creativity, Mastery, and Purpose.

I've found these to be essential, no matter what the actual work is.

Much of the time I have all 4 of those and kids who surprise and delight me. And the place is close to home and I can ride my bike.

But on days when I have to deal with the management and administration I am ready to walk out the door and stand on the corner with a cardboard sign that says how pathetic I am.

Yesterday the only thing keeping me from slamming my head in my office door was knowing that it would pretty much wreck my ride home.