MAKE YOUR JOB A CALLING

Do you ever feel sick of your job? Do you ever envy those people who seem to positively love what they do? While those people head off to work with a sense of joy and purpose, for the rest of us trudging back to the office on Monday morning or to the factory for the graveyard shift or to the job site on a hundred-degree day can be an exercise in soul crushing desperation.

The wonderful truth, though, is that almost any kind of occupation can offer any one of us a sense of calling. Regardless of where we are in our careers, we can all find joy and meaning in the work we do, from the construction zone flagger who keeps his crew safe, to the corporate executive who believes that her company's products will change the world. Authors Bryan J. Dik and Ryan D. Duffy explore this powerful idea and the many challenges—both internal and external—that may arise along the path

The authors provide practical guidelines for discerning a calling at all stages of work and life, and explore what calling will look like as workplace norms continue to evolve. They also take pains to present a realistic view of pursuing one's higher purpose, especially in an uncertain economy.