WORKING

YOUR IDEAL JOB

My ideal job would be one wherein I enjoyed doing what I like. A job that made me get up every morning eager to go to work. My dream is to work in something related to architecture or design. When I graduated I wanted to work in an architectural office or to run my own studio. Today, however, reality has made me change my mind. I consider other alternatives related to design and I've also liked, for example, I would love to work in an interior design or graphic design studio or in an ephemeral (creo que no tiene sentido) architecture firm.

If I had to say a job that I'd never do, maybe I'd say doctor. I think I'm not qualified for that job. I couldn't see every day sick people every day, it would be very depressing for me. Furthermore, I don't like either blood, or needles, or the smell of hospitals. I think being a doctor has to provide moments of great personal satisfaction, but a doctor also has to live many painful and sad situations. Definitely, it's a job that requires true vocation.

IMPORTANT THINGS IN YOUR JOB

Regarding too issues that I consider fundamental in a job, one of the things more important for me is having a good relationship with your boss and your co-workers. It's also very good that the working day lets you free time to enjoy with your family and friends and getting away a little. I've read some studies about large companies which have implemented intensive working day in its workplaces, with timetables form 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for example, and the results show an increase in productivity. I think the happiness of the workers is essential, an employee who is happy in his job is an employee who will perform more. After all, workers are the most important capital of a company.

RUN A BUSINESS

If the situation for entrepreneurs and self-employed in Spain was easier, I'd love to run my own company. I'd create a firm of home decor with small things and nice stationery products designed by me that I'd sell online. I love illustration and pattern design. I'd like to print my drawings on many kinds of objects such as fabrics, notebooks, calendars, posters, pillows, clutches, etc.
This job would allow me to work from home and get a better work-life balance. Moreover, I could choose how my own office would be. I'd select a bright and airy room, with a simple decor, nordic furniture (siempre singular en inglés), plenty of storage and a large desk with, of course, an iMac (since I exchanged Windows for Mac everything has been much easier!) A nice place to design nice things!