Do people actually care about their jobs?

[Anonymous]

I read a lot of posts on this forum about dedication to work, etc. Do people actually really give a s**t or what? I get paid well, I have nice things, but other than my paycheck, I couldn't give a rat's ass about loyalty to/success of my company. My life happens outside of the office, not in it. Am I alone?

[Anonymous]

Sounds like you need a new job. Is my work the most important thing in my life? Of course not. But I definitely care about the future of the company, and I enjoy my colleagues and take pride in the important work that my nonprofit accomplishes.

[Anonymous]

You're not alone but that's not everyone. I care about my job. Not necessarily the company but the project and delivering the best product to the customer (I like the customer) since I'm a contractor.
My friends in the sciences and medicine also care. Work extra to make awesome things happen. There are just different people and some are passionate about their jobs and some aren't. No one way to do it as long as you do a good earnest job.

[Anonymous]

I do. I love my job in cancer research. My salary is good but nowhere near DCUM standards. And we all care passionately about our mission.

[Anonymous]

You are not alone by any means. But many people do care about what they do for a large part of their lives. I thought most adults knew that already.

[Anonymous]

OP, I'm guessing you're in sales? Of course I care about my job. I spend 45+ hours a week doing it. If I didn't care about it, I'd do something else.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I'm guessing you're in sales? Of course I care about my job. I spend 45+ hours a week doing it. If I didn't care about it, I'd do something else.

attorney, actually.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I care very much. What I do makes a difference to the people in my office (I'm a manager, so I can make people's lives pleasant or unpleasant) and the projects I manage make a difference in health stats in developing countries. I care deeply. Doesn't mean I love going to work every day...but it makes it possible to go and not just coast.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, OP, I'm with you. I do my best at my job because I want to keep getting a paycheck, but honestly, I would chuck it all tomorrow if I won the lottery or something. It's not a calling, it's just a job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yeah, OP, I'm with you. I do my best at my job because I want to keep getting a paycheck, but honestly, I would chuck it all tomorrow if I won the lottery or something. It's not a calling, it's just a job.

+1. Can't stand my job, but like the paycheck and the flexibility. I get glowing assessments and cash awards so I know I'm doing a good job, but I couldn't care less about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yeah, OP, I'm with you. I do my best at my job because I want to keep getting a paycheck, but honestly, I would chuck it all tomorrow if I won the lottery or something. It's not a calling, it's just a job.

+1. Can't stand my job, but like the paycheck and the flexibility. I get glowing assessments and cash awards so I know I'm doing a good job, but I couldn't care less about it.

OP here. A major issue in my line of work is that I am surrounded by people who have the opposite perspective. I do great work - according to my supervisors and bonu$e$ but lately I worry that I am a huge slacker or something. For example, I can't stand it when co-workers say they "have to" go into the office on weekends when I know for a fact they do not. What is their endgame? I get anxiety from these people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I read a lot of posts on this forum about dedication to work, etc. Do people actually really give a s**t or what? I get paid well, I have nice things, but other than my paycheck, I couldn't give a rat's ass about loyalty to/success of my company. My life happens outside of the office, not in it. Am I alone?

Yes, many of us do care. My job isn't my whole life, but I do care a lot about my job and believe in my product.

You are not alone, but I am glad you don't work with me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I read a lot of posts on this forum about dedication to work, etc. Do people actually really give a s**t or what? I get paid well, I have nice things, but other than my paycheck, I couldn't give a rat's ass about loyalty to/success of my company. My life happens outside of the office, not in it. Am I alone?

Yes, many of us do care. My job isn't my whole life, but I do care a lot about my job and believe in my product.

You are not alone, but I am glad you don't work with me.

Hah ouch. Well my attitude is if it's good enough for my boss it's good enough for me. I am not sure why that offends people like you, PP, but I know a lot of my co-workers share your enthusiasm for their "product"

[Anonymous]

Work to live, not live to work.

[Anonymous]

No, I don't care about my job. I produce a quality work product, but I could care less about my place of employment and my coworkers. It's a hard reality to face, but remember, no one at work cares about you. You are replaceable. Focus on family and friends.