with a whopping $25.00 honorarium inside--my reward for reading one of the chapters of the book on audio tape. Now, I know you are saying to yourself, "WTF is this woman chattering about here--you'd think she won the lottery or something," but in my mind, I did. I am always amazed everytime I get paid even the smallest amount for doing something that I enjoy--writing articles, reading an audio book, blogads payments for blogging etc. Have you ever noticed that getting paid even a little for something you like is worth more than getting a whopping check for doing something you don't or even just doing something you feel neutral about that feels like work? I imagine the key to fullfilling work is to turn doing those things we love from a hobby into a job--but then, maybe that would feel too much like work.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Getting Paid for Having Fun
Yesterday, I went to pick up my business mail which generally consists of a bunch of work-related correspondence that involves my attention--and not generally in a good way. So imagine my surprise at getting a package from Subterranean Press and finding a special signed edition of John Scalzi's The Sagan Diary with a whopping $25.00 honorarium inside--my reward for reading one of the chapters of the book on audio tape. Now, I know you are saying to yourself, "WTF is this woman chattering about here--you'd think she won the lottery or something," but in my mind, I did. I am always amazed everytime I get paid even the smallest amount for doing something that I enjoy--writing articles, reading an audio book, blogads payments for blogging etc. Have you ever noticed that getting paid even a little for something you like is worth more than getting a whopping check for doing something you don't or even just doing something you feel neutral about that feels like work? I imagine the key to fullfilling work is to turn doing those things we love from a hobby into a job--but then, maybe that would feel too much like work.
with a whopping $25.00 honorarium inside--my reward for reading one of the chapters of the book on audio tape. Now, I know you are saying to yourself, "WTF is this woman chattering about here--you'd think she won the lottery or something," but in my mind, I did. I am always amazed everytime I get paid even the smallest amount for doing something that I enjoy--writing articles, reading an audio book, blogads payments for blogging etc. Have you ever noticed that getting paid even a little for something you like is worth more than getting a whopping check for doing something you don't or even just doing something you feel neutral about that feels like work? I imagine the key to fullfilling work is to turn doing those things we love from a hobby into a job--but then, maybe that would feel too much like work.
Dr. Helen,
ReplyDeleteI like your fleeting thoughts today!
Just the other day someone told me they really loved their job. I was so happy for that person because so many people find themselves so unhappy with whatever they busy themselves with.
Congratulations on your big $25.00!!! I am very happy for you!
~Viola
As one who's gotten paid for all manner of strange things - trust me. Imitation isn't the sincerest form of flattery. Money is.
ReplyDeleteFor people like me with ADD, finding a job that is interesting is SO important. I can remember and concentrate on things that interest me so much better than the things that don't.
ReplyDeleteBut I know how you feel about $25 for something that was fun and that you would have done for free. The satisfaction overwhelms the pay. I seel an occasional photographic print, and the money, small though it is, feels like a celebration in and of itself. How cool is that!
Trey
I am still trying to get L'il Abner's job, myself.
ReplyDeleteTalk about a great profession!
It really helps when the spouse has all those good university benefits too doesn't it? Then all the rest is gravy.
ReplyDelete"...getting paid even a little for something you like is worth more than getting a whopping check for doing something you don't or even just doing something you feel neutral about that feels like work?"
ReplyDeleteRemind you of Festinger and Carlsmith's experiments on cognitive dissonance? I'd much rather get a few bucks for something fun and interesting than big bucks for something I hate doing. Although, big bucks are kinda nice. ;-)
Seems to me that for individual things, getting paid for the things you love to do is especially neat. But as a life script, the amounts need to aggregate at or above "enough" if you want to be happy.
ReplyDelete"...getting paid even a little for something you like is worth more than getting a whopping check for doing something you don't or even just doing something you feel neutral about that feels like work?"
ReplyDeleteConsidering porn-casting?
Another drive by, at 4:10 A.M. Probably by a 300 pounder.
ReplyDeletetmink, I love your photos. I have a Midas touch in reverse with cameras, so I'm a little enthralled of your ability to see a shot, and take it.
tmink,
ReplyDeleteI just stopped by and looked at your photographs and they are wonderful!
Great job!
Viola
Thanks guys! I appreciate the kindness. Ann Althouse also takes some cool photos, and she has a great blog too. Check her out!
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