“Americans hate their jobs more than ever before in the past 20 years, with fewer than half saying they are satisfied.” – msnbc.com
A few years ago, msnbc.com posted this article about how much Americans do not like the careers they are in. Crazy ain’t it? Actually, they also mentioned in the same article that careerbuilder.com did a survey and found that 4 out of 5 U.S. workers do not have their dream job. This is not good. I once heard a saying: “If you like what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.”
So my fellow hacks, I have done the math and that means there are approximately 20 million (+/- 5 million) golfers not enjoying their jobs. This is probably why we also use golf as a way to relax and get away from our everyday routines. How can we change that statistic? It sucks to know that over 50% of our community dreads their 9 to 5.
Here’s what I propose; Get a job in the golf industry! Maybe being closer to that game we like will positively change our mental (and physical) well-being. Check out this list of careers in the golf field courtesy of golfutures.com:
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Golf Course Ownership/ Leasing
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General Manager Resort
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Hotel Operations Manager
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Director of Golf
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Head Professional/Manager
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Head Professional/Superintendent
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Head Golf Professional
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Corporate Golf Professional
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Food & Beverage Manager
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Director of Golf Instruction
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Collegiate Golf Coach
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Teaching Professional
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National Sales Manager
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Product Line Manager
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Golf Distributorship
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Golf Administrator
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Country Club Membership Director
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Manufacturer’s Representative
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Independent Sales Rep
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Golf Shop Merchandiser
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Assistant Golf Professional
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Caddie Master
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Site Manager Trainee
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Entry-Level Golf Assistant
Now there has to be some sort of career in this list that is similar to what we are doing now. Teachers, trainers, managers, sales – even golf course turf management is available. I used to love playing in the dirt as a kid and I’ve been told to “go watch grass grow” before. It’s a match! Maybe my future career is in keeping those fairways lush and the greens fast.
Hit’em long…yell FORE!! Be happy!
It is pretty hard to find work in the field you’re interested in these days. If you’re lucky enough to do what you love for a living, it’s a blessing! If you or anyone you know is in the area, there’s a golf event on 9/21 at Ramblewood Country Club in NJ- Jon Runyan’s Score for the Cure to fight prostate cancer.
This just might be what i need.
One of the happiest guys I know is a retiree who works at the Country Club in Yuma. He just works as one of the guys who picks up your bag from your car and cleans your clubs. I’m certain he hits a few before the day is over.