When I interviewed for my current job, my boss was very clear that the company culture was one of “working to live” rather than “living to work.”
On the surface that made sense and, consequently, was exactly the type of work culture I was looking for.
But for all the wrong reasons.
Some of my earliest jobs were horrific. Long hours, low pay, uncomfortable working situations. I worked in a mall during the holidays (more than once pulling a 12+ hour shift). I worked for a company that demanded overtime yet refused to pay more than $1000 per month in salary. I worked for a development company where I was cussed out daily by my supervisor for no apparent reason.
I have had several jobs where the idea of working for the sheer enjoyment of working was a hugely foreign concept.
Now, though, I work for a company I respect with people I trust doing a job I enjoy. It’s quite remarkable, actually, considering how I got to where I am. [Read more...]
