How to Love Your Work

These days, a job needs to offer us more than financial security: we want them to provide us with status and meaning. But to feel truly satisfied with our careers, we may need to look elsewhere to find fulfillment.

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“In a perfect world, when it came to choosing an occupation, we would have only two priorities in mind: – to find a job that we enjoyed – to find a job that paid us enough to cover reasonable material needs. But in order to think so freely, we would have to be emotionally balanced in a way that few of us are. In reality, when it comes to choosing an occupation, we tend to be haunted by three additional priorities. We need…”

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[Vorpal_Wit]

I feel like someone hates the job of drawing noses.

[nadblS]

Do I love my job?
No.
But does it afford me the ability to go on lavish vacations and buy anything I want?
Also no.

[chrisb]

I really loved this message even though the noses freaked me out.

[j.m.b]

I'm a truck driver, I love it and pays enough, the best part is that I spend my work days by myself, no office drama or politics.

[exhuixc]

To be honest, I don’t think human is made to be stuck in this money-oriented rat race. We’re meant so much more than.. this.

[sarahleewatson]

I don't know, I just don't want a career anymore. I want to heal, to live, to love people, to help others heal, I want to exchange ideas, and learn more about what it is to be human, and I want to make people, and raise them in love.

[blackdoge]

I almost destroyed myself trying to get a career just to reach my family's high expectations. Never let anyone tell you you're not good enough. Dont listen to anyone! Live your life and be happy~!

[justindulay]

*cries while eating grad student stipend-bought oatmeal*

[sowmiyas]

I guess he didn't cover a case like mine, where we work at boring job not to impress others but to fill in family responsibilities

[phi]

I don't have a dream job. I simply do not dream of labour. I would rather have a job that doesn't fulfill me but pays the bills and leaves me with enough free time to do what I want than "turning my passion into my job" or some other capitalist bullshit like that

[pomo]

I actually needed this video as I recently started my first job at a pizza place. I try to keep a smile on my face no matter what gets me down. But whenever I make a mistake, my trainer either looks at me in utter disappointment or curses me under his breath. If it wasn't for my needs, I wouldn't have hesitated to ask him to buzz off. However, I still try my best and look forward to get a better job later. I wonder if it's only me or other beginners encounter such issues too.

[samonellasgayclone]

I am so thankful that my parents never pushed me to do anything and we’re always supportive of whatever hobbies I Had (video games, music, basketball) it really helps me concentrate on the things I love. All they ever asked for me is to have a decent paying job because they know what it’s like to have a passion but have no money and didn’t want me to go through the same pain. Please consider being like my parents.

[fefer_nanda]

I think it's ok to have a boring job, as long as you get paid well, are treated respectfully and have enough free time everyday to enjoy

[abdullahadel]

You cannot believe how much I needed this.

[jason]

I loved this phrase:
“When people crave power fortune and fame, it’s not greed that’s driving them, but an anguished feeling of being unloved”

I’ve recognized this for years, but I couldn’t put it as eloquently as you. Yes I can feel sympathy for a person in that situation, but it’s a horrible thing to work for a person like that.

[oumaima]

Why is it so complicated to just be yourself without seeking validation from everyone around you

[GrowthMindsetChannel]

"If you love your work, if you enjoy it, you're already a success" - Jack Canfield

[wolvenedvard]

I will be free one day. But I will be free only if I’ll get the judgement of others out of my mind.

It’s so painfully difficult, especially with our Super Ego constantly judging me.

[MindsettoMastery]

Excessively comparing yourself to other people robs you of the joy in life. Realise that you are good enough just as you are. Placing your sense of self-worth upon how you compare to others is a recipe for a dissatisfied and insecure life. 🌟

[tetsuky]

how to love your work boils down really to just one thing: have good bosses or no bosses at all if you are lucky.