Question: what’s more important the work you actually do or the people/culture you work with/for?

The work may be boring but the team is awesome or is the work being challenging more important that a good team culture/environment? Thoughts??

I think that answer may vary depending upon what stage of career you are at currently. For me, I’m later in my career, so the work becomes routine no matter where you go. I value a fun/healthy team and work-life balance more. I’ve done the challenging and more simulating roles already. Now I like less stress.

Good team culture / environment is key because any kind of work is ruined when that’s bad.

Definitely culture. I miss working somewhere that everyone really cared about each other.

Culture definitely ranks high on the list. I’ve found in supportive work environments, if you want to expand your skills and help on a project not normally in your SOW, managers are open to supporting that.

Culture is first.
Being miserable affects your mental health

For me it’s both/and. I worked for both sides of the equation and one without the other is unbalanced to me. But it’s hard to find both.

Great question!
In my field, there are challenging problems at any company. So, I don't worry about finding interesting work. I'm looking for a culture fit, meaning leaders who are inclusive, transparent, enthusiastic learners. Leaders who use influence, connectedness, and inspiration, as opposed to antiquated carrot-and-stick BS.

Equally important. I won’t stand a toxic team but I also can’t work in a boring environment. Both are quick ways to lower my mental health.

Not sure that’s really an apples to apples comparison or ask, too many variables. Both are really important.

Culture first before everything for me.
Generally, if they have a positive and supportive environment, they’ll support you in finding more challenging projects, if that’s what you want.

Culture will define how people behave and if you have a strong culture the weak should be weeded out. Having worked with a very toxic GMC member years ago, the culture was the ONLY thing that kept me there. And she struggled and ultimately retired. The issue is now culture and people r sliding downhill at Accenture. People who r inherently poor leaders and toxic are in leadership positions. And can’t recognize solid performers who don’t play games. In fact the gamers are the ones being sought out.

I love that I am working with tech I am interested in, for an organization whose mission I love. My team are effective and personable, and do that while keeping work life/personal boundaries very strong. If I had to toss one, I guess I could live without the interesting tech.

I think culture is essential but, for me, a key part of good culture is enjoying the work you do. If you hate your work, eventually that is going to show through no matter how great your team or clients are.