When does a job stop becoming just a paycheck?

I think my job is just a paycheck. For me, any job would be just a paycheck. There's nothing I really want to do with my life. There's nothing I can see myself loving to do. So I guess that makes it just a paycheck. It's not my passion or anything like that. I think when a job becomes more than a paycheck, it has become a passion or a way of life. There's nothing wrong with jobs like that, but I think people who find their work to be a passion have less of a social life because they're so involved with their work.

I have had jobs that were not just paychecks, but it has been a really long time. My job is stressful, there is a lot of responsibility, and a lot of variables in it. I was flattered when asked if I wanted it, but it messes with my family life and the schedule is very irregular. I would like to get back to just a paycheck, I think, although the job is challenging and varied.

I do enjoy my job, and the pay isn't always my primary concern. At the same time, i am having trouble balancing family life and my job, and I'm not entirely certain how best to find this balance. My job is also a paycheck. While we're not living paycheck to paycheck, if we ever want to get ahead and save more than a little bit each month, I have to work.

My job became more than a paycheck the moment I was responsible for other people. When I became their voice, that was when it was more to me. Even if I was living paycheck to paycheck, it would have to be more than that because of the responsibility that I have taken. I have to say that I feel as though I am doing something good when I can lead them to where they want to be. I am so proud that I have had two people promoted from my department and working on three others. It is a great loss for me..but they are better suited for the other positions and if they want it and I can lead them there...it is much more than a paycheck. It is alot easier to be responsible for a smaller area but it is fulfilling when you are able to make a difference.

A job stops being just a paycheck when you are doing something you love, when your work fulfills what you want out of a job, when you no longer think of it as a job, but as a privilege to be where you are - doing what you're doing. A job stops being just a paycheck when you have no wish to watch the clock, when the end of the day means you're looking forward to getting up tomorrow so you can go to work. A job stops being just a paycheck when you experience a happiness that doesn't go away, but saddens you if you think about leaving to do anything else.

I;ve had jobs that were just a paycheck for me but now that I graduated in the field I liked and have gotten the job related to it, I find it very satisfying. I now look forward to going to work and accomplish my tasks. Also, my coworkers and boss are very nice people so it is a nice working environment which makes it easier to spend the day at work and so I enjoy my work a lot more. I guess when you don't have to drag yourself to work everyday or dreading to go work is when you find out that your job isn't a paycheck anymore. You'll know the inner satisfaction from a job which isn't just a paycheck anymore

My job is becoming "just a lousy paycheck" now. There are times I don't want to go to work, and then times that I do. They aren't treating us as good as they used to, and I don't think it's just because we are "regular" now, it's well change of people managing front end, and that can be stressful. It's not enough money anyway, not even enough to live paycheck to paycheck on, so I'm looking for another better job. Looking for that "paycheck to paycheck" job that can become more then just "another paycheck".

Hi, I love my jobs. I look forward to them each day.

Good discussion. This is what I'm lacking, goals and purpose in my job. My job is essentially a glorified cashier (although my duties are varied), but each day is monotonous and I have no goals within the company. There is an incredible lack of 'room for advancement' in the company I work for. I could be a store manager (as currently I am store 'assistant manager') but there are only about 20 positions for those - and most of the store managers are what I call 'lifers', meaning it's rare a position opens up as most managers have been there 10+ years. I don't think that's worth it to me, but heck, I've already been there for almost 5. Beyond that there are two supervising managers, one general manager, and then the company owner herself. Anyway, I am somewhat unhappy with the fact that I don't enjoy my job, and I don't have any chance of being 'promoted'. I am definitely paycheck to paycheck as well. This is something I definitely need to change, as I am TERRIBLE at managing my cashflow. . Anyway, it's nice that you have something to look forward to each day. That must be a priceless feeling, to actually LOOK forward to working! How amazing that must be! It seems like me, and just about everyone else I know really hates their jobs and don't look forward to anything but a) PAY DAY or b) the weekend! I don't think that your 'added responsibility' should make you envious of people who dislike their jobs or are unhappy with their jobs.

i have been working in our company for the 9 years already. this my first and most probably my last job. many opportunities are coming my way but i can not leave my work because i love it so much. i love my co workers at our laboratory and our boss who are always considerate of us. i think if you want to be successful, you should find a satisfying job not just for the money but for its quality and the satisfaction it can give you. you will know it when despite the difficulties in money you are going through and the personal problems you have, you still manage to wake up early in the morning and go to work happy. yes, most of us are practical in life and get high paying work without considering the self satisfaction they will have. that is not wrong though. when you are young, you are like that but as you get age, your vision in life will be different too and you'll focus more on work satisfaction rather than the money it will bring you.

working for living, living for working. choose what you want to as your job, so that you are looking forward to working everyday.

All the jobs I've ever had were paychecks. I always knew I didn't really fit into the whole corporate world and that there had to be something better out there for me. Now I work myself. For the first time in my life I don't feel as thought what I do is a paycheck. In fact I'm currently earning a lot less (I'm only just starting out), and I have to say I'm loving my work. I no longer watch the clock. Although sometimes I'll look up and it's 1am and I have no idea how the day just flew by so fast.