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>motivated more by my work being MEANINGFUL

I quit trying to find meaning in my work long time ago. And work never depresses me. I work to have food on the table for me and my family. That is enough of a motivation.

If I want to do something meaningful, I either work on a personal project or contribute to one, outside work.



That's how it should be.

It is too dangerous to attach meaning to a place that can fire you, or push you into burnout.




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