Significant Career Lesson From a Sustainability Leader at Global Events Company
Karen, a Senior Manager of Sustainability, shared a significant career lesson: "sometimes work feels like work, and that's okay," accepting this reality empowers one to better focus their energy on aspects of their work that truly inspire them.
Resilience, Stress Management, Overcoming Challenges, Workplace Challenges, Work-Life Balance
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Karen Young
Senior Manager of Sustainability
Global Events Company
Texas State University
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Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Climate, Environment and Sustainability
Honors Student, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Accept that some days will be less fulfilling than others, and focus on the bigger picture.
2. It's okay to not love every aspect of your job; find ways to channel your passions effectively.
3. Balance your desire for passion and purpose with the reality that some workdays will feel like just that—work.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that's proven significant in your career?
One of my old colleagues said, "Sometimes work feels like work, and that's okay." There are days when you don't want to do what you're doing.
Every job has parts that aren't fun. I think there's an expectation that you should be passionate, enjoy your job, have a bigger purpose, and mean something in the world.
These are all great things, and I highly recommend pursuing them whenever you can. But sometimes work just feels like work, and you're not going to be happy every single day. That's just part of it.
The sooner you're okay with that, accept it, and move past it, the more empowered you'll be to focus your passions in a proper way.