As a JW, did you love your job "too much"?

compound complex

Greetings, friends:

I recall not too long ago that an article in one of the publications [KM, AWAKE!, WT ... ?] mentioned a young sister who had a flourishing day-care service that she loved. In the course of the story, we read how she came to the sobering realization that she loved her work "too much," that she was, consequently, depriving Jehovah of devotion due him. That's the idea, anyhow. I think she left or sold the business to - what else?

Did you ever feel that way as a JW, know of such an example, or receive counsel to let up on the job to spend more time in service?

Thanks!

CoCo

JimmyPage

Of course! But until the Watchtower pays me for pushing their beliefs comparable to what I'm making now, I'll just continue to put work first.

compound complex

Yes, Jimmy Page!

At this point in my life, I agree totally.

Thanks for replying.

CC

troubled mind

Coco ,I had an Elder advise me not to 'like my job too much "

I had to work because we were barely making ends meet with three little children . Once all the kids were in school I went to work in a little gift shop in town . I liked being able to use my artistic abilities making displays and such . Why couldn't he just be happy for me ?

Darth plaugeis

As a Sperm Donor Yes I did!

OUTLAW

Good Evening Coco!..

Yes..I saw that a lot..

My father was counseled..He ended up giving jobs to his detractors..LOL!!..

What do you say to the Boss?..LOL!!..

.................... ...OUTLAW

compound complex

Thanks for your thoughts!

Troubled Mind:

That's the puzzling part - we have to make a living, so why not enjoy it? Why we had to live and work
a joyless existence may not have been the intention, but the rules and regulations sure imply as much!

Darth P:

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OUTLAW:

The nerve. Talk about ulterior motives: 'Well, since you no longer need that job, why not give it to me?'

Thanks again!

CoCo

wasblind

I know of a brother who was counseled because he worked every weekend he was a bible study

he quit his part time weekend job, car got reposessed

St George of England

Totally addicted to my job, my wife says I was always a workaholic.

That would not have been the case if I had to clean windows for a living though.

George

minimus

Yes. My job helped me to leave the Organization.

As a JW, did you love your job "too much"?

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