Every job is noble?

"Like the job you do, not the job you like."

Recently, I received this motivational message from one of my friends. I find it to be pretty meaningful but at the same time, I wonder how true it is when reflected upon in our personal daily life.

First of all, I have to admit that I DEFINITELY do not belong to one of those category of people who would work to their death. I am quite laid back, procrastination is my 2nd name and I guess most of my former coursemates - who have had the opportunity to be in the same project teams with me - knew about this the best.

For me, life is too short to waste it for some form of recognitions, be it in terms of wealth, positions or fame. I just want to spend my time with my beloved one while the both of us still have each another as companion. As long as financial support is concerned, I do not see the point to aim for a 5-figure salary. Earning just enough for ourselves with some extra for the rainy days will do.

I once told my class in a presentation while I was undergoing training in PSDC:

"Envision yourself on top of a small hill overlooking the sea in a full moon night. On top of a swing, the strong sea breeze is rocking you softly accompanied by the orchestra of waves hitting upon the sandy beach. You close your eyes and the only thing that you can feel is the wind blowing through your hair with the nearby trees rustling softly. Add into this scenario your beloved ones and it will be an absolute PICTURE PERFECT!"

While this visualization of mine may make no sense to some of the people out there, it basically sums up my definition of work which is a total contradiction to the aforementioned quote:

"If you like what you do, you do not have to work a single day in your life."

Both quotes might sound exactly the same but in my humble opinion, I find it to be more precise to view the former from the perspective of an employer while the latter from the perspective of an employee.

Of course, to some people, the company that they are working for is more or less equivalent to their country. They are ever loyal, willing to sacrifice for the good of the company and in time of needs, you can count on them to be there for the company too. I shall modify what President John F. Kennedy once proclaimed:

"Ask not what your company can do for you - ask what you can do for your company."

I seriously respect this kind of people as they are extremely rare in this era of job-hopping. They must have found a job they truly madly deeply in love with and all I have to say to them is a big belated CONGRATULATIONS!

Admittedly, I am still new in my company and therefore, I still cannot tell whether this is the job that I shall like or I have to like. At the end of the day, I find it to be agreeable that every job is indeed noble no matter what angle you look at it from.