My job is ‘just a job’ — and that’s totally fine

It’s okay to think of your job as “just a job.” It’s still important to do it well, but there’s no harm in thinking of it the way the dictionary does:

• “a regular remunerative position”;
• “something that has to be done,” like grocery shopping or filling up your car’s gas tank;
• or “something done for private advantage.”

The point is, a job is just a job: an exchange of your labour for your employer’s cold, hard cash. But it’s also something that you can use to your advantage to help you further your personal goals.

If your work provides resources for learning and development, use them.

• Learn skills that will increase your pay.
• Learn skills for personal fulfilment.
• Learn skills to switch roles. Find someone at work who has the role that you want, and reach out to them to learn more.