Friday, March 8, 2013

"“Figure out what it is that makes you really enjoy your work, and then make sure you get to do it.”

Terrific advice. It's why I still try to great as many people as possible on the Ben's Friends Support Network. That interaction is what got me hooked in the first place. I loved making people feel better in a small way. It's what I enjoy the most, so I keep doing it every day.

The Pastry Box Project | 8 March 2013, baked by Karen McGrane:

"“Figure out what it is that makes you really enjoy your work, and then make sure you get to do it.”

Many people, as they advance in their careers, move away from doing the thing that got them into the field. Designers stop designing, and start managing people. Developers stop coding, and start managing resources and budgets. One day, you look up from your computer monitor and ask yourself “Is this really what I want to be doing?”"