Ask HN: How Do You Learn to Love Your Job?

> choose a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life

Everybody works, even those who are deeply fulfilled in their paths. Every job has aspects that cause petty frustration. There is no such thing as “not working”.

Work, like everything else in life, has highs and lows that you will experience no matter what path you choose. What really matters is whether or not the path you’re on gives you what you need to take care of yourself financially and energetically.

“This is Water” by David Foster Wallace is an exceptional speech on this topic[0]

0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsAd4HGJS4o

Do you work with others? You might start with building some relationships with the people on your team.

Do you work mostly with clients/outside people? You might start finding ways to connect with them on a human level.

The "perfect fit" job is a pipe dream, so it's wise to water the grass where you stand.