For optimum performance on the job, does one have to love what he is doing?

Question

OR, it is enough motivation that one needs the money to keep him going and going and going? Your opinions are much appreciated.

Answer 1

They say that a handcrafted article is always better than one produced by a machine.   Perhaps, that was applicable many years ago and now the machines and computers do a better job.   Somehow, I simply can't accept it.

And this is why I must conclude that while there are still jobs available for humans, no,  jobs that can only be done by humans and not machines,  the human on the job must love what he's doing or he is no better than the machines who might eventually take his place.

Answer 2

Yes! Because if I don't love what I am doing right now I would have quit a long time a go with all the c**p I have to put up with!

But of course the pay has to be good also because if not I would easily fall out of love on my job.

Answer 3

What you're asking, in essence, is whether an intrinsic motivation will outweigh an extrinsic motivation. Inner versus outer motivation. This has been a subject of study by researchers but as yet there are no definite answers.

Personally, I would say that loving what one is doing would be a better motivation to do one's best. After all, why would someone give their best at something that one has to do day in and day out if its not something that one enjoys a lot and is passionate about. And if one gets paid to do something one loves, then that's a bonus.

Unfortunately, that's not how reality works and lots of people end up having jobs that they don't really like or love but have to put up with because of practical concerns.

Answer 4

Sure!

How will you perform on a job that you love vs. the Job you don't like.  Yes, you may choose your less preferred job because you earn more there, but you work harder on something that you enjoy doing.  If it is a life time job, I believe one should select a job that he/she likes:  Why spent the rest of the young age waiting for retirement!  Life is short, and we only have one life.

Answer 5

Based on my experience, I would rather earn less but love what I'm doing than to earn big but don't like the job. Sure practicality is important nowadays but it should not be the sole basis as to why we are working. We should understand also the value of a job and that we work not only for money but for our worth as well.

You can always find other ways to earn additional income while you're connected with your current job.

Answer 6

If you're not having fun it's not worth doing.  

Answer 7

I think it's one motivator - that you love your work or what you're doing otherwise, it falls flat.  You need something that would continually interest you and encourage you to perform beyond what you are capable of.  If you don't like your work, everything becomes so routine, so dull and can sometimes affect your health, your attitude and your moods.  Loving or liking your job goes hand in hand with money as motivators for working well and being productive.

Answer 8

Nowadays, I think money is the prime motivator. Money overcomes passion these days.  

Answer 9

If they do it for the money then no their not producing their best work. They may think and say they are but it's not true. The reason why is because they use money as the motivator which in result allows them to only work for that amount. If you gave her/him additional responsibilities no matter how small or big she/he will not bring you their best because then they think they need to get paid even more. At that time they may even produce a much lower working performance.

In simple terms the best workers are the ones that LOVE what they are doing. Money is not even on their mind. What happens when you do something for yourself like wash your car, clean your garage, clean your house, and etc. You work hard and make sure you do a good job for yourself. So you don't get paid for it but you rewarded yourself by doing a great job and you take pride on what you just did because it looks good. Now if you were to do that for someone else nine times out of ten you want to get paid for it. "Work like you don't need the money".

Answer 10

If "love" for the job and "dedication" means the same, then, I would have to say yes, it results to optimum performance but if both words don't mean the same, then, I would have to say "dedication" is what keeps me achieve optimum pereformance at work.

I don't think you have to "really" love what you're doing. And if you're "serving" and not working, money/salary is not all that matters.

Answer 11

i used to love what i do.. now ..i just do what i do and go home.been doing what i do for years.

Answer 12

Although money is the so-called "prime motivator", better do you work lightheartly for in the end, no matter how hard your job is, you will find great satisfaction. Work in a cheerful manner, too.

Take care and GOD BLESS THE CHILD.

Answer 13

it helps if you truly love your job.