When I saw the topic for week 81, edition 01, I just couldn't stop thinking about which of the jobs to pick because there are lots of jobs I have determined never to do no matter how attractive the pay is.
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For starters, I have resolved that any job that will make me deviate from the commands of God isn't for me just as any job that will make me not to have time for God and my family no matter how attractive that job is.
However, the question here is what's that one job I'll never do and so, I have decided to talk about that one job that has always been my dream馃ぇ. Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to confuse anyone here. I am just trying to state the obvious.
Apparently, I have always dreamt of being a banker but that dream died as just a dream since it never came to reality. Sometimes ago, I wrote something about how I have always dreamt to be a banker but today I will be writing on why I would never want to be a bank. Why does this sound odd?馃
My dream of becoming a banker actually started the day I followed my dad to the bank. I loved everything I saw that day ranging from the way they dress, the way they speak to customers and so many other things. I just couldn't control the excitement that day that I had to tell everyone who cared to know that I want to be a banker when I grow up.馃槀 Funny right? Unfortunately, I grew up not wanting to be a banker anymore.
Even though banking is a prestigious and rewarding profession, it has its own set of challenges just as every other thing that has great benefits. Here are some reasons why I decided that no matter how attractive the job of a banker is, I will never do it.
Long working hours is one of the major reasons why I can't be a banker because it demands irregular and long working hours. Most times, they may need me to work late, work on weekends, and even during holidays. Honestly I can't imagine myself going to work on holidays while others are enjoying theirs. Who does that? And why will leave my house early in the morning and come back late at night? Seriously, this work is not for me.
The stress of working in the bank is much. Most of these bankers deny themselves of rest just to please customers especially on days when they have lots of customers. My people, my rest is important for me. I won't because of money deny myself of rest which may lead to body breakdown. I don't know about you but this my body need rest.
The rules and regulations in the bank is just too much and as a banker, I am expected to abide by these rules and regulations. To be sincere, this can be mentally taxing and I don't want anything that will affect my mental state of health or do you?
There is no job security in the banking industry because it is vulnerable to economic downturns. I might end up losing my job if the market fluctuats or whenever there is financial crisis. This is common is in the banking sector and I really don't want to work in a place where my job isn't secured.
What about the high performance expectations and targets? Do we know that meeting these targets can be challenging and tasking? I don't see myself meeting most of these target so it's best I don't even join because it will definitely lead to increased stress.
Also, there is no way I can achieve a healthy work-life balance while I am working in a bank. Working for hours everyday, coupled with the stress that comes with working in a bank will definitely affect my mental health, personal life and relationships. Why would I want to risk all these because of an attractive pay?
Seriously, I feel there are better jobs I can do that are not as demanding as the job of a banker. I hope you can now agree with me that my decision of choosing not to be a banker anymore was the right one right? Hit me up in the comment section with your opinion on this.
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