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Mark Fishman
@mark
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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Jason
@jachian
Tbh I’ve encountered this a lot too. Really helped when I took one last step to map the tangible role I’d be doing and asking why the company would need me to do it over someone else
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Monteluna
@monteluna
Would you consider freelance consulting? I basically only do contracts for exactly this reason. Sometimes its productive for you and who you're working with, and sometimes its not. It does require arranging your finances and infrastructure though in a way where you can offset times of low income but definitely something I wish I did sooner. The thing is its not for everyone! Some people do not like uncertainty and want to be secure in their careers.
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axek
@axek
After all the considerations i still prefer being romantic about the jobs. The ine that fits me and aligns with my principles and values exists somewhere and ima find it or die trying
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Liam Rosen
@liface
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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Marina Ya
@ramina13
I used to practically live at work. I was in love with everything I did. And how hard and intensely I experienced failures when they happened. That's how I earned my first nervous breakdown. I can't say that I regret the experience I had 100%, but now, after so many years, I would do a lot differently. And who knows, maybe I didn't quit my job for nothing, but continued to build a successful but calm career
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