DEAR ANNIE: It saddens me to see so many people who don’t enjoy their jobs. I was fortunate; I spent 42 years as a teacher, and while my first year in a middle school was the toughest, the rest of my career was incredibly fulfilling. I truly loved what I did.

I wonder -- why do so many people dislike their jobs? Is it a matter of perspective, or are they truly stuck in careers that don’t fulfill them? How can people find more joy in their work, even if it’s not their dream job?

What a gift to have spent your career doing something you truly loved! Not everyone is so lucky, and you’re right -- many people don’t enjoy their jobs.

In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane suggests financial obligations is a major deciding factor in careers people choose.

What a gift to have spent your career doing something you truly loved! Not everyone is so lucky, and you’re right — many people don’t enjoy their jobs. There are several reasons for this. Some people feel stuck due to financial obligations,