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What jobs have you had?

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Hello dear friends,

I hope this blog finds you in a cheerful and inspired mood.

Today’s writing prompt caught my attention: “What jobs have you had?” It seems like a simple question, but it holds a lot of meaning when I reflect on my life.

Our jobs are not just ways to make money—they define us, test us, and often show us who we really are.

Let me take you through the winding path of my professional life. It’s not a tale of glittering titles or overnight success, but rather a story of quiet perseverance, surprising turns, and a long-delayed embrace of my creative heart.

The Reluctant Banker

I began my career in the banking sector—a choice made not out of passion, but necessity. Growing up in a traditional middle-class family, stability was the holy grail.

Back then, a government or bank job was a golden ticket. So I stepped into the world of finance, numbers, ledgers, and balance sheets.

Ironically, I was never fond of mathematics. I remember scratching my head over compound interest and statistical models.

Yet, day after day, I wore a tie, managed customer accounts, processed loans, and even learned to decode the cryptic beauty of financial systems.

Years turned into decades. I climbed the ladder, moved cities, and trained junior staff. People often saw me as a disciplined banker—but deep down, I was a closet dreamer.

My heart longed for expression, color, and imagination, though I had no clear idea how or when that desire would bloom.

The Silent Artist Within

Throughout my banking career, I found moments of joy in the most unexpected places—penning small notes in diaries, drawing rough sketches on notepads, and watching the world outside my window with poetic eyes.😍

But I was too busy to indulge those whims—or perhaps too conditioned to dismiss them. It wasn’t until after retirement that the real transformation began.

The Writer I Was Meant to Be

Leaving the 9-to-5 behind was both liberating and intimidating. I wondered—what now? For the first time in my life, I was not defined by a designation or deadline. I had time. And with time came reflection.

One day, almost on a whim, I started writing. A poem here, a story there, and then a blog. Slowly but surely, I realized that I had stepped into a new job—one that I had been preparing for all my life without even knowing it.

Blogging became a daily ritual, a therapy, and a canvas for my thoughts.

My readers connected with my words, and I began sharing life lessons, travel tales, personal memories, and poems from the heart.

I wasn’t earning a salary anymore, but the emotional rewards were far richer.

The Role of Creator and Explorer

Today, I wear many hats. I am a blogger, a poet, a painter, and a videographer—each title more authentic than the last.

I may not have had these jobs in the conventional sense during my “working” years, but now they are the essence of who I am.

I create videos of my poems and songs, I paint vibrant canvases, and I share my reflections with a growing community of readers and kindred spirits.

Each project is a job of the heart—one with flexible hours, soulful satisfaction, and no retirement age.

Jobs That Taught Me More Than Money

If I reflect on all the roles I’ve played—from the diligent banker to the introspective blogger—I realize that every job shaped a different part of me.

• The banker taught me patience, precision, and the value of routine.

• The writer taught me vulnerability and the power of expression.

• The artist taught me to see beauty in chaos and to listen to silence.

• The blogger taught me consistency, connection, and courage to share.

My final submission

So, when asked “What jobs have you had?”, I smile and say—“More than I ever expected, and each one taught me something irreplaceable.”

Some jobs pay the bills. Others feed the soul. If you’re lucky, you might find one that does both. But even if you don’t, remember—it’s never too late to become what you might have been.

To my young readers, embrace every job as a stepping stone. To my retired friends, know that the most fulfilling job may be waiting just beyond the horizon of your previous life.

After all, life isn’t about job titles—it’s about what you build with the time you’re given.

Warm regards,
Vijay Verma
[retiredkalam.com – A Journey of Heartfelt Reflections]

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