First Draft Club

One thing I've struggled with in my career is separating my interests from the actual work.

I quit my first job thinking I had something lined up at a company that I was obsessed with. I successfully chatted my way to a final round interview for a role that didn't exist because I was passionate about the product and the design space. But I didn't get the role because I couldn't explain how I would actually contribute to the business.

At times over the years, I've been a moth to a flame, leading myself to situations that are fascinating from a distance but ultimately a dangerous mirage masking the day to day experience of a job.

I used to be a romantic about work. Now I'm not even sure that passion is necessary (let alone sufficient) for a good job.

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For me, the interests are just a bonus, while the culture and team matter the most.

I'm luckily to work in an industry I love (sports), but I just as soon would manufacture stone pavers with my current team - we have the right combination and culture to make any industry fun.

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Definitely – team & culture are something I’ve definitely missed out on while doing the consulting / contract route the past few years