Help Finding Your Dream Job

How to Find Your Dream Job
Confucius said, "Find a job you enjoy, and you'll never work a day in your life." I'm not sure if that's entirely accurate - even dream jobs can be hard work, but, it does make life much easier when you are doing something you love.

What's Your Dream Job

What type of job do you dream about? Some of us know from the time we are very young what we want to do when we grow up. Others are still trying to figure that out. Still others have tried a career or two, then went on to do something completely different with their lives. The days of working for the same company for a lifetime are long gone and in some industries having one job for a significant period of time is frowned upon rather than considered an asset. So, it's quite acceptable in today's workplace to consider a variety of career options.

It's interesting to see the wide variety of jobs that visitors' to this site dream about:

• Stand-up comedienne on a cruise ship for singles
• Jockey
• Concert promoter for charity
• Help disadvantaged families
• Work for an outdoor adventure travel
• Work for a cruise line or any fun and adventure job
• Freelance writer or editor
• Track the number of words a variety of animals could learn to differentiate
• Work for a dolphin therapy organization
• A back-up dancer for famous singers
• Travel the world and bring joy and change to the lives of others
• The best martial arts superstar there ever lived
• Work for the gaming industry
• Thoroughbred Racing/Training/Breeding farm owner

How to Write a Letter of Resignation

When writing a letter of resignation, it's important to keep your resignation letter as simple, brief, and focused as possible. It should also be positive.

Once you have made the decision to move on, there's no point in criticizing your employer or your job. Your letter of resignation should include information on when you are leaving. You can also let the employer know you appreciate your time with the company. When you're not sure what to write, review resignation letter samples to get some ideas.

Your resignation letter should include:

The fact that you are leaving and date when your resignation is effective.
Thanks to your employer for the opportunities you have had during your employment.

Regardless of why you are resigning or how you feel about it, if you mention why you are leaving, make sure that you do not include anything negative or disparaging about the company, your supervisor, your co-workers, or your subordinates.