Why don't you get a real job?
By Bella
@Bella128 (2471)
United States
July 20, 2016 9:42pm CST
I've been asked that so many times in my life. The truth is the last time I had a "real job" was back in 2008!
I've been making it "my way" through various online ventures as well as house sitting but the truth is the main reason why I just don't get a "real job" is because... GASP! I have SOCIAL ANXIETY! 
Maybe I'll find a nice letter stuffing job where I don't need to talk to anyone... that would honestly be a dream job to me... sigh...
How about you? Do you have a "real job"?
Maybe I'll find a nice letter stuffing job where I don't need to talk to anyone... that would honestly be a dream job to me... sigh...
How about you? Do you have a "real job"?12 people like this
14 responses
@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
21 Jul 16
Right now, I'm just a mom, and I'm happy being a mom and focusing on my kids. I've been asked whether or not I'd like to work, or if I've looked. To be honest, I have looked, but I'm happy with what I'm doing, and it is scaring going back to work, when I haven't worked since 2010.
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@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
21 Jul 16
@Bellatricks It's definitely a job that I enjoy and am proud of.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
24 Jul 16
@Bellatricks Oh , most jobs involves math though , unless you want to be in Marketing Dept.
@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
22 Jul 16
@Bellatricks one mans real job in another mans pain in the rump. I did have a real job - teaching Ancient History. If I could have found a job that I could do at home I would have, Sorry about the social anxiety. I wonder sometimes why people can't just mind their own business.
@AutumnSnow (4583)
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21 Jul 16
Like my husband always say's work smart not hard. I've had "real Jobs" before but not with my health issues I cant anymore so I do want I can and try to earn online and hubby is a truck driver
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@Bella128 (2471)
• United States
21 Jul 16
Sometimes I hate "complaining" about my "health" issues...i.e. social anxiety... because I know there are many people out there who really have severe health issues that make them unable to work. I hope you are earning what you want to be earning. 
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@sarameastrong (826)
• Surrey, British Columbia
21 Jul 16
Yeah I have real job like doing my daily activities .someday I can have stable job .
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
21 Jul 16
I am working as a private duty nurse and online auditor by night.
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
21 Jul 16
I actually have two real jobs where I go outside my home to work. One is working our window cleaning business, which I've had to do since my husband got hurt eight years ago. I'm hoping to train up some younger people to carry on the business for us.
I also work as a cashier at a store similar to walmart although it's not in all states or countries.. I plan on working in that manner until I'm seventy if I can.
@shivamani10 (11035)
• Hyderabad, India
21 Jul 16
I got many. But, I turn them down as I am not interested to work under anybody.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
21 Jul 16
I had an office job s long ago. But I got tired of it so I retired very early at 44.
@rina110383 (24492)
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21 Jul 16
During weekdays, I work in a law/accounting firm handling taxation & immigration cases.
On weekends, I do some remote projects on Upwork and other translation sites.
