There is one psychologist who claims that 98% of employees have jobs and 2% of them have "careers" in which passion meets vocation, thoughts?

[jennifer_bloom]

I would say that it is possible to like almost any job, but it takes effort to like that job, and it might take experience and memory to like your job as well.

Like I was watching TikTok where a very healthy and fit woman said she drinks soup with bok choy twice a day and she made it seem so glamorous and tasty. I have had that soup as well, and not only does it taste terrible, it also takes forever to prepare. We eat it purely because it is healthy and dirt cheap, because it tastes like garbage, and grocery stores know if they make it expensive, nobody will buy it.

My point is, she likes that horrendously tasting soup because she has had it 800 times a year for 30 - 50 years, so she is used to the flavour, and it no longer tastes bad to her.

Work is the same way, if you work hard enough, and long enough. you will begin to enjoy your job.

[AviatorTom]

I partially agree. There are people who just treat work as a job, and there are those who treat their job as an enjoyable career. I'm happy to say I'm in the second group

From my experience, 98/2 is too high. I'd say it's more like 70/30.

[AviatorTom]

Thanks for MHO

[DryGermanGuy]

That's correct, for the simple fact that a company needs 100 Indians but only one chief.

[AI Opinion]

It's true that finding a career where passion meets vocation is challenging. Many jobs can become fulfilling if approached with the right mindset and dedication. Like acquiring a taste for new foods, developing a passion for one's job often requires patience, persistence, and openness to finding joy and purpose in day-to-day tasks. Continuous learning and seeking growth opportunities can transform a job into a meaningful career. The key is aligning your values and strengths with your work, making it feel less like a routine and more like purposeful engagement.

[Xawyx-2]

I think they are right. Passion rarely meets vocation.

[RedInnocent69]

Probably, it’s always puzzled me how quickly people lose their purpose