I work as a tutor and a dog trainer. The tutoring is a lot of fun with most students. It takes a long time to build a stable teaching relationship, especially as my students are teens – but when we’ve reached that point, I can sit back and just watch the kids learn. When they finally want to, it’s a breeze.
The dog training is lovely, for the most part. It’s draining, because I am an incredibly introverted person – but I have so much fun discussing dogs, watching them play, and observing them learn. Like @OpryLeigh said, breakthroughs and proud clients make my day. I regularly receive videos and messages via WhatsApp, detailing the latest achievements of one dog or other. That’s lots of little achievements for me, too.
I do look for rewarding occupations, but I am also very lucky. Jobs which suit me seem to just appear, all I have to do is be smart enough to grab a chance when I see it. If that goes on throughout my life, I’m good. I don’t think I will ever settle down with one particular job. I love the variety in my days, and the fact that I can make my own schedule.