Does Your Work Give You Purpose?
Hamza Afzal Butt
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"I wish I hadn’t worked so hard."
It’s a common regret, but not one I share.
For me, work gives life meaning. Like King Solomon, who found purpose in his work, I find fulfillment in what I do. I could walk away tomorrow, but while I’m here, I’m searching for that purpose.
Do you believe your work matters?
Share your thoughts—I’d love to hear them!
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Viktor Surkov@viktor_surkov
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Well, I went through when I lost purpose in my work while leading a marketing agency because I felt like a middleman that doesn't bring much added value to the world, but found it when I switched to the product as I was always dreaming about.
So now I'm thinking about maximizing the value of the product all the time, day in & day out.
I think it's a sign that I found a purpose again.
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Absolutely. Imagine being a modern-day wizard, conjuring solutions with every keystroke. My software isn't just lines of code; it's a bridge to a better tomorrow, where efficiency reigns and problems are elegantly solved. I'm crafting tools that will live on long after I'm gone, touching lives in ways I might never fully grasp. That's not just work; that's legacy. It's like planting seeds in the digital realm, watching them grow into forests of functionality. In this code, I find my purpose.
I completely understand your perspective! Work can indeed provide a deep sense of purpose. For me, I find fulfillment in my work too, especially in providing window and door services. Offering various styles, like Casement Windows Glasgow, allows me to help people enhance their homes, which is incredibly rewarding. It's great to see how our work can impact others!
Yes, my work gives me purpose by allowing me to help others, share knowledge, and make complex information accessible. It's fulfilling to assist people in finding solutions and learning new things.
I totally get what you are saying about finding purpose in work. But I’ve realized that it’s really important to balance that with time for family and friends. Sometimes I feel like I lose sight of what really matters when I focus too much on my job.
For sure, purpose from work is ideal but not always realistic. Diversifying with fulfilling hobbies and side projects can provide a healthy perspective and let you discover hidden talents or passions that could even turn into a more purposeful career path someday. Burnout is real, so those breaks to refresh and explore are vital!
Building something from the ground up, pushing beyond limits, and watching it grow - that’s where I find meaning. It’s not about passion or waiting for some magical "purpose" to appear. It’s about creating it. Every day, you show up, you build, you grind. That’s purpose.
So yeah, my work doesn’t just give me purpose - it’s the reason I get up and go hard.
As a CSE student, our work goes beyond coding—it’s about creating impactful solutions that shape the future and drive meaningful change.