Work is a human invention to serve human needs, but each of our needs are different. This piece raises the really important point about not assuming we know what someone needs from their work. We only know by asking them. Now that I'm in my 50s I can look back and see my changing needs over time - I'm definitely at that stage of wanting to create meaning by sharing my experiences with others, and helping them to succeed.
Work is a human invention to serve human needs, but each of our needs are different. This piece raises the really important point about not assuming we know what someone needs from their work. We only know by asking them. Now that I'm in my 50s I can look back and see my changing needs over time - I'm definitely at that stage of wanting to create meaning by sharing my experiences with others, and helping them to succeed.