Work

Should people prioritize jobs they are good at rather than jobs they enjoy?

For

Using your talent helps you succeed faster.

Against

Doing what you love creates long-term happiness.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I’m good at what I do and I’m paid well, so I keep doing it.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • I don't love searching databases, but doing it to help people who are not good at it is very satisfying.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • I don't think it's what you're good at as much as it's about what engages you.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • My mental health was suffering going to a job I didn’t enjoy everyday
    RedditOriginal language: English
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