Do You Have to Love Your Job?

Do you have to love your job?

We often get stuck in the idea that we have to love every aspect of our job. So when we hit frustrating projects or challenging tasks, we feel beaten down.

But that’s natural. Frustrations will arise, and you’ll have difficult clients or tasks you don’t want to do. You don’t have to love your job every second of every day to mean it’s the right job for you.

I love my job, but there are days when I don’t like what I’m doing. I don’t enjoy tasks like creating project outlines or having back-to-back meetings, but that doesn’t mean I hate my job overall.

We all have those days and weeks when we feel disengaged. That’s part of being human!

Too often, organizations focus on creating Pinochio’s Island where everything is fun and games. But that’s not reality.

It’s ok not to like some of the things you’re doing and still love your job. It’s similar to cooking. On their own, some ingredients might not taste very good or be too salty or sweet. But when you put them together, you can create a delicious dish.

It’s the same with our jobs–on their own, some tasks or days may be less than savory. But when you look at the dish or your job as a whole, it all comes together. Instead of nitpicking every aspect of your job, consider your job as a whole. Are you fulfilled by the work? Do you feel a sense of purpose?

You don’t have to love every minute of your job or start looking for something new as soon as you don’t feel engaged. Instead, look at the big picture. Do you feel fulfilled in the work? That’s the best indicator if you’re in the right job for you.

I put together a video which talks about this in more detail. Please check it out below.

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