HBR Working Dads Collection (6 Books)

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How to Build a Meaningful Career

by Amy Gallo

Quick Takes

• Set your own definition of meaningful
• Identify things you’re good at and enjoy doing
• Consider your ideal salary, benefits, and schedule
• Imagine possible roles and create experiments to test them
• Think about where you want to be in 5, 10, 20 years
• Make a budget to give yourself a financial buffer

Everyone aspires to have purpose or meaning in their career, but it isn’t always easy to find, especially when you have obligations to consider. Building a career that helps you meet your family responsibilities and feeds your soul is challenging but not impossible. What practical steps can you take to make sure you’re not just toiling away for a paycheck but doing something you genuinely ...