What’s your real motivation to work hard? Money? Fame? Career? Wanting to help others?

Recently got a new job that pays a lot more (which I’m grateful for) but few weeks in all I think about is how to minimise the number of hours I work. I’m not eager to learn, I’m not driven, and I’m seriously frustrated by that. It’s been like this for quite some time and I thought it was my previous job, but looking like it’s not...

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Taking care of my family and loved ones, hoping to be a net positive in the lives of others / my community (Tbd), and some fun along the way (music, food, travel, adventure, etc)

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Yup - plus some for me. I like nice stuff :) but definitely as much or more for the people I care about.

Early retirement (before 50)

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Yessir

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Paying bills

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Sky is the limit when it comes to paying bills. What would you do if you can comfortably pay your bills on a monthly basis?

I work hard because I don’t want to fall behind in life and having to depend on others. Yet I don’t like to work at all... I’m just forcing myself everyday and it’s a struggle

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Same. Thus my question here.

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Sounds like you haven't found your calling yet. That's ok, many people don't. Getting married and having a family can fill that void sometimes.

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Both. My purpose or calling is to provide for my family, therefore i am motivated to work harder.

The work itself may not be rewarding, but the ability to provide is.

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Money. I love what I do but it’s not the center of my life. My life is the center of my life.

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Man I cannot tell you how much I am in the same boat. New job, making like 20% more then my last one but I cannot motivate. I am not eager to learn, not driven and generally do not care. I have been seriously considering the exit but I don't even know how that would work for me and my experience and level.

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Idk, I actually enjoy the fundamentals of what I do - I work in lev fin so learning about new companies and their business models fuels my curiosity and keeps me engaged. I also get a sense of fulfillment from managing all of my work streams to tight deadlines and seeing my hard work translate into monetary compensation and career growth. My team definitely plays a huge factor in my motivation though, as I trust and respect them and get the same in return. Honestly not sure I could ever fully retire since I'd be bored out of my mind and missing that feeling of overcoming a challenge and getting a hard-earned reward at the end of the day

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Paying back student loan debt

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The grass isn't always greener and based on the tumultuous job market it may be best to stay put and collect the check.

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Read Burnout by Emily Nagoski. Also recommend you check out The Authentic Career by Craddock.

I’m in a similar spot. I’m thankful for my salary, but I’m not driven anymore and that drives me crazy. When I was in law school, I was heavily motivated by status/appearances. It took me about a year of lawyering to realize that wasn’t enough of a motivator anymore. I’m a 4th year now & still haven’t figured out my new motivator.

Love and passion

Money, career, taking care of my family financially. I played sports when younger so I’m naturally competitive and driven. 38 year old F

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that mentality. All depends on what you want out of life. A job can just be a job and nothing more

Money honey

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