I want to quit my job, but I want to work

I plan to quit my current job at the end of this year.

I intend to live on unemployment benefits for a while,
and take my time thinking about what to do next.

While thinking about that,
a thought suddenly occurred to me.

"If I had a lot of money, would I not have to work anymore?"

But, the very next moment,

"No, that would be hell!" (laughs)

I thought to myself.

As I am now, I think I want to work until I die.

But, when I think about it carefully, I realize that I like interacting with people more than I like "working."

Currently, I sell natural cosmetics and supplements.

When customers come to the store, they tell me all sorts of things, from recent events and family matters to things about their skin and health.

I love the time I spend listening to those stories.

Some customers have been with me for a long time,
as long as 16 years.

People who were looking for a boyfriend got married and had children.

Before I knew it, I felt like I had walked through life alongside them.

That is why, honestly, I feel sad when I think about quitting my current job.

It is not that I dislike the work itself.

It is just that I have felt uncomfortable with the company's policies for years.

Even so, I did not want to be separated from my customers,
so I endured it for a long time.

But, it is not right to keep going while suppressing my own feelings.

I have come to be able to think that way.

I used to love movies.

I would watch many movies at home, and that was enough to keep me happy.

Recently, however, I have started going out and meeting people.

And when I went to an offline meetup...

I couldn't help but have a great time (laughs).

I listen to the stories of people I meet for the first time,

"What kind of life has this person led?"

I find myself becoming curious.

It is interesting to learn about their way of thinking and their lives.

That is when I suddenly thought,

Huh?
Maybe people are more interesting than movies.

Every single person is completely different.

Each has their own unique life and their own unique story.

Perhaps I am currently watching the most fascinating works of art: human beings.

I have not decided on my next place yet.

But I have no intention of rushing.

For now, I just want to live honestly according to my own feelings.

What kind of people will I meet next,
and what kind of scenery will I see?

When the time comes, I will surely start moving again.

It will surely take me to the future I desire, more than I could ever imagine with my head.

I have that feeling.

I am looking forward to it.

I want to quit my job, but I want to work.

I have recently begun to understand the reason for that.

I love people.

So, from now on, while meeting many people, I will take my time searching for a place where I can think, "I feel comfortable here."

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