sometimes it is a bit of both to be honest, but I am good at my job and it is always changing, it is physically demanding and mentally challenging but it does pay well.
Hard to weigh up. I have three job titles (all for the price of one), there are aspects of my job I absolutely and utterly deteste... seriously, that's not too strong a word!
However, I know that without me doing what I do, some people wouldn't get the service they need and deserve. Also the support I provide some people I know makes a real difference.
That said... I still resent having to get up and work for the next 40 odd years rather than spending my days frolocking (sp) in fields.
Yes I love my job. If financially I didn't have to work, I would volunteer to do my job, but only do it on 4 days a week with a bit more holiday time.
I am living with someone who is redundant, the impact is they are depressed. I earn enough, so its not the money but they are somewhat lost without the focus and purpose of their previous employment.
I work a very long day, run a home, bring up a family - but love every aspect of it. The pleasure of working is that I can help those who're less fortunate than myself. I don't see much of the money in terms of hard cash, but the richness is in seeing other people happy.