Ryan’s Journal: What Makes Work Worth It?
by Ryan Pew
I work for a channel partner within the software industry. One reason I chose to work at my current job is the fact that we align with the customers needs, find a product that fits and help implement it. I appreciate that we go to market not because of a marketing brochure, we go to market with the clients needs first.
I had an opportunity today to learn about a new vendor that is in the space I focus, workload automation.
A big word for an industry that runs everything from your bank transactions to the Starbucks app (true story). This vendor is new to me but fits a segment of the market that we are not currently meeting. It does most things that our customers need and the company seems ethical.
I say all of this to tell you it gave me some hope today. I am in a position now where I am helping to shape the direction of my company and leave a mark.
Is that enough to go to work? I find that having purpose helps a lot. It gives greater satisfaction and focus when you have purpose.
Of course, my family helps in this regard, but family doesn’t always help with burnout. Sometimes it contributes when you’re getting woken up several times a night by the baby! Money can help sometimes, too, but I find it ultimately empty. It leaves you wanting more and never satisfied.
For me, I have found what gives me the most purpose is when my input is desired, I heard and I contributed.
What gives you purpose?
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