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Agreed, while our jobs can reflect our values and guide our approach, it's crucial to remember that they should never imprison or limit our self-view and worth. Gary Sinderbrand's insight beautifully underscores that our core beliefs empower us to tackle challenges, even those that may seem insurmountable. Yet, it's equally important to strike a balance, ensuring that our self-worth remains independent of our job titles. By anchoring our self-worth in who we are, we can approach our roles with greater freedom and authenticity, ultimately empowering ourselves to achieve more while staying true to our core beliefs.

Alice is assigned task Q. When asked why it's taking so long: "Well, I noticed that X wasn't ideal, so I started fixing that. I knew we would all appreciate Y long-term, so I updated that, and Z also could use some work... I just didn't think Q was that important anyway..." I think this is a sign that Alice does not like her job, especially if this is a common pattern of behavior. Her job is Q, and she's drawn to XYZ. She avoids Q by going down rabbit holes, expanding scope to her preference, and arguing about priorities. Alice may need to do some soul-searching to find jobs that reward XYZ, rather than cross-threading her preferences with her current role. edit: As Ron pointed out below, it's possible that Alice is correct and XYZ is more valuable. I'm (for lack of a better word) speechless on that point. Good luck, Alice? Hope you can make the argument that XYZ is better?

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I wholeheartedly agree Heather! In light of economic challenges in the tech industry marked by recessions, many professionals find themselves in a state of transition, grappling with job loss. It is imperative to recognize that our titles, organizations, and financial compensations should not serve as the sole determinants of our value. Reflecting upon my own recent experience, I found myself in the crosshairs of an organizational downsizing. For the first time in my professional career, I've been laid off. As a consultant, I previously took pride in successfully navigating many workforce reductions, all the while harboring an awareness that someday I may also find myself in such a situation. The prospect of reevaluating my self-worth without the protective veneer of a job title loomed. I am now at that juncture, wrestling with feelings of rejection and self-questioning. However, I see that this is redirection, an opportunity to rely on the relationships cultivated, skills gained and the confidence that has shaped my professional identity. I have come to recognize, that self-worth is not solely contingent upon employment status.