What motivates you to work harder?

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I recently put a poll in at YGG asking what makes people work harder. The three choices were money, recognition or self satisfaction. I was surprised to see that money did receive a vote, but the other two were neck and neck so far. Well I wanted to delve further into it, I have a few more questions to expand on the current poll, so answer if you feel so inclined to do so.

  • What exactly is your “job”?
  • How long have you been doing it?
  • What made you persue this career?
  • What makes you happiest about your job?
  • What do you dislike about your job?
  • Well I can tell you that I am in Sales, which a lot of you already know. I have been doing it for over 8 years now, mostly in the telecom industry. I really like technology and when i started selling mobile technology was just catching steam and becoming popular and it seemed like a great time to jump in. I like the technology and the constant learning that comes with it, there is always something new in mobile phones. I dislike the fact that it is a job, I really want to be fully on my own, owning my own business and making my own way.

    I will say that what I do a healthy love of money is not a bad thing. But what i really crave is the recognition for my results, especially when I hit a sales milestone. I can’t wait to hear the responses from everyone, I want to see what drives people and I am truly interested in what exactly everyone does, so write back!

    • http://www.iammikesmith.com Mike Smith

      * My Job is Full Time Freelance Blog Design.
      * I have been full time designing for almost 2 years, and designing in general for about 10
      * I’ve always loved art and wanted to be my own boss. I now am :)
      * The ability to come and go as I please. I worked retail and always hated having to ask to step away from the register to use the restroom lol. pet peeve I guess.
      * I dislike nothing about my job. :)

    • http://www.iammikesmith.com Mike Smith

      * My Job is Full Time Freelance Blog Design.
      * I have been full time designing for almost 2 years, and designing in general for about 10
      * I’ve always loved art and wanted to be my own boss. I now am :)
      * The ability to come and go as I please. I worked retail and always hated having to ask to step away from the register to use the restroom lol. pet peeve I guess.
      * I dislike nothing about my job. :)

    • http://lachuga2.ru Дом 2

      Вот это да!!!

    • http://lachuga2.ru Дом 2

      Вот это да!!!

    • http://www.mpmm.com project management methodologi

      I have been a data entry operator for almost 3 years. For the first 2 years, I have enjoyed my work and I was being compensated well. This latest, I just got annoyed of what the management is doing. I work still in this particular company because of fun in the office. With money, nah, it’s hopeless. :|

    • http://www.mpmm.com project management methodologies

      I have been a data entry operator for almost 3 years. For the first 2 years, I have enjoyed my work and I was being compensated well. This latest, I just got annoyed of what the management is doing. I work still in this particular company because of fun in the office. With money, nah, it’s hopeless. :|