Post by juliet on Feb 13, 2010 20:33:34 GMT -6
I recently started a new job with our local hospice as a part-time music therapist. I took this job rather reluctantly because I am also building my private practice in Music Therapy. But, I took the job because I am not sure about what is going to be the outcome of some marital difficulties. I was resentful, even, because it was not in MY plan and would take away time from building MY practice and seemed to be filling the needs of others (details purposely left out).
But, trying to be optomistic, I looked at it as an opportunity to make some money (good reason in these "tough economic times") and applied. I interviewed, was offered the job almost immediately, and took it, with much hesitation.
Well, about 2 weeks after I started the job, I grew up and took ownership of that decision. And, oh, how the last 3 weeks have been full of some really good experiences. I have been welcomed by enthusiastic people, have been asked about my ideas for the program, have come face to face with people who know what's important in life as they face their own deaths, and have been invited to look into my own life for what gives me joy.
This hospice job, because of the people around me, has become therapy for me in a difficult time. And I am so thankful for it. It is so much more valuable to me than the little paycheck (talking 25% less per hour than at my last full-time job and much less per hour than I could eventually make in private practice).
Just wondering who else has had a job that is more than just a paycheck.
But, trying to be optomistic, I looked at it as an opportunity to make some money (good reason in these "tough economic times") and applied. I interviewed, was offered the job almost immediately, and took it, with much hesitation.
Well, about 2 weeks after I started the job, I grew up and took ownership of that decision. And, oh, how the last 3 weeks have been full of some really good experiences. I have been welcomed by enthusiastic people, have been asked about my ideas for the program, have come face to face with people who know what's important in life as they face their own deaths, and have been invited to look into my own life for what gives me joy.
This hospice job, because of the people around me, has become therapy for me in a difficult time. And I am so thankful for it. It is so much more valuable to me than the little paycheck (talking 25% less per hour than at my last full-time job and much less per hour than I could eventually make in private practice).
Just wondering who else has had a job that is more than just a paycheck.