What I Love About My Job

This morning, I took some time for a deeper reflection on my career and where it’s heading.

A few days ago, I wrote about wanting to see my career not as a list of jobs I’ve held, but as a series of projects I’ve worked on.

Currently, I’m a Product Manager at a construction tech company. I like to think of Product Management as the art of creating products that people love and that drive business value. In many ways, this process is at the heart of what makes a business successful.

At work, I’m learning how to build a technology-driven business—an invaluable skill because technology can intersect with any passion or interest I have. Every day, I’m gaining knowledge and experience that will help me create my own projects in the future. And the best part? I’m getting paid to learn.

This perspective helps me see the bigger picture and stay motivated. It’s important to remind yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing and remind yourself often. Your “why” might be you believe in the mission of the company, perhaps your role is an outlet for self expression, or this job can be the means to support your family.

Whatever it is, having a sense of purpose makes all the difference. Without it, work can easily start to feel like a grind.