Three Things I Love About My Job

 

Work takes up a significant portion of our lives, so I think it’s important to recognize the parts of it that genuinely bring us satisfaction.

For me, it’s not necessarily about a particular title, company, or project. It’s about the kind of work that makes me feel engaged, challenged, and like I’m making a difference.

After leaving a job I thought I loved after 8 years, the excitement in the new chapter/beginning is so refreshing. Hard? Absolutely. Exciting? Yep!

There are three things I appreciate most about the work I do.

1. Solving problems.

I love looking at something that isn’t working, figuring out why, and identifying ways to make it better. There’s something incredibly satisfying about bringing structure to chaos, finding a solution, and turning a frustrating process into something that actually works. Does it take trial and error? Sometimes. But at the end of the day, finding efficiencies in deficient scenarios brings me a lot of joy. 

2. Connecting people and processes.

I enjoy working across teams, understanding different perspectives, and helping people get on the same page. I like being the person who can connect the dots, identify where things are getting lost, and help keep everyone moving in the same direction. Going back to a true hybrid schedule has allowed me to connect with coworkers I wouldn’t normally interact with, and grow my knowledge of a company I had no history or knowledge of before starting there.

3. Creating something meaningful.

Whether it’s improving a process, managing a project, developing documentation, or helping a team work more effectively, I enjoy seeing the impact of the work. I love being able to look at something and know that my effort helped make it better.

I’ve also learned that enjoying the work itself and feeling fulfilled by your work environment are two different things. Both matter, and I think it’s okay to acknowledge that. Did I enjoy being fully remote? Not particularly. I need the social interaction aspect of work - but I’m also old school. Or so I thought! I look forward to the WFH days as much as I do the in office days. 

I want a career where I can continue growing, feel valued, use my strengths, and contribute in a meaningful way.

I’m grateful for the experiences, challenges, opportunities, and lessons that have helped shape me professionally.

And I’m excited about what comes next. Whatever that may be!