Who 'Thrives' on the challenge of their job?

i did for the last couple years. i really didn't mind doing 60-90 hours a week to get my projects happening. now the last couple months have been tying up loose ends, red tape, documentation, blah blah blah... it doesn't take up half my time any more and i just want it over with and to move on.

also now i have some time i find in my werkaholic lifestyle i've lost any semblance of a social life, but thats okay coz i'm stuck where i am until it's released and i don't get paid enough to have fun anyway!

bring on the next challenge... PLEASE!!!

 

I guess if I say yes--I will get bashed.......

 

I definitely do. Unlike yourself, I haven't "proven" myself yet, and that is daily motivation. Once I have met a few goals, I'm sure I'll still find things that motivate me to work hard, take risks, etc.

Another thing I love about my job right now is how quickly I am developing. I am about 1.5 yrs out of college, and I am constantly gaining more knowledge, responsibility, and skills. Its very rewarding to look back three months and remember what was "challenging" me then, and consider how easy that same thing is now.

 

I love my job and what I do.

 

I really do!

Oh wait, I dont work anymore....

 

For Christ's sake Matt...I told you I was going to be sleeping til 11 then going for a massage!

Why did you call me so early?

 

Id say I do as well.. I think its a large part of the reason my company came 'out of nowhere' in an industry everyone says was 'flooded' and within a couple years we were in the top 5 companies. I dont think I or my team are brilliant..I just think we want it more.

having said that i also find I get bored and so now Im starting some new businesses.. friends think its very superficial ' dont you have enough money and toys?' but tis not about the material things..its about creating something from nothing and the satisfaction that comes with the challenge.

Same reason I learned the stock market.. making money was secondary to the challenge of 'beating' the system ( which I am proud to say I have done every year since I started to at least 20% returns.)

 

Daily challenge is getting home before dark so I can drive the Ferraris.

 

There is no way I could do my job, if I did not love what I do.

 

Apparently none of you guy's have been doing " what you love" for 35 years.

 

What? No Civil Servants replied?

 

Seriously.. the NERVE of some people! Almost makes you want to cancel your phone service!

 

i am technically! see my mention of "red tape, beauracracy, low pay"...

 

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