Such an important thing to account for in taking a job or choosing a career.

We get caught up in labels and grand ideas about "what I will be" rather that "what I will do".

Sometimes ambition is enough to get past whatever daily grind is required. But the reality of a career is very few grand moments of recognition and many more small moments of real work.

If you don't like the daily toil — if you can't imagine yourself doing or enjoying what is daily required — then it's probably not for you.

Great little essay. Captures a lot of the important points in career logic we seem to get wrong.

My thoughts on similar matters, if you care to read: https://medium.com/the-thinkery/what-is-work-aa6dec578a11