“How many of you have a career?”

I love asking this question in workshops with employees. While a few raise their hands immediately, the majority often look at each other as if unsure. Even when working is done virtually, you can feel that cautious pause. But here’s the truth: just by choosing to work, you’ve set yourself on a career path.

A career isn’t just a job; it’s a journey with purpose, meaning, and direction. It’s a job with time-based context, reflecting both history and growth. A fulfilling career doesn’t only define what you do for a living — it defines who you are.

The comedian Chris Rock once said, “With a career, there is never enough time. With a job, there is always too much time.” It’s a sentiment that resonates, especially for those who feel stuck in what they conside

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