I've decided it takes a certain amount of dissatisfaction to be truly ambitious regarding... well, anything, really. What is ambition if not being driven to make some sort of a change? Hence, I've realized I'm not a truly ambitious person simply because I'm fairly content with my position.
Though I don't work as a teacher (something I really want to do), I still help people. Day in and day out. My job is technical support, and I'm very comfortable with what I do. Furthermore, I'm good at it. I have the people skills to do well and the technical know-how to keep my customers informed. Sure, my job doesn't pay as well as some other jobs in my field, but it pays. I'm able to bring home a paycheck at the end of the day, and I've helped people get connected to the world. The job brings me satisfaction.
Then there are those in my job who decide they must move on. They must move higher up, or they must move to another line of work. I see these people at work, and they are not satisfied. They don't feel they are being paid enough, or they don't like dealing with people day in and day out. Every personality has a different take on the job. And for those who are always trying to climb to the top... I imagine it's just never enough.
...The more I look at it, the more satisfied I am with who and where I am. I have a good job, a loving wife, and a great life. No, I don't want to stay in my current job forever... I don't even want to stay in Arizona forever... but I have it good nonetheless. I suppose that's why I'm not truly ambitious.
Just some thoughts. That was all.
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