Falling In Love… With Your Career! Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Love Your Job

Do you love what you do?

 “What do you want to be when you grow up?”  We are often asked that when growing up, and we learn early on that a career is very important and will make up part of our identity.  Most of us will spend the majority of our life working.   But what’s love got to do with it? Loving your job is important for several reasons, and this blog will explore the importance of loving what you do along with the top reasons the team at Dion Marketing loves their careers as well as the marketing industry.

Personal Growth: Loving your job often involves continuous learning and growth. Whether it's through mastering new skills or taking on challenging projects, you're more likely to develop professionally and personally in a job you're passionate about.

Having a career in the marketing industry means surrounding yourself with a forever-evolving landscape of tools and technology. “I like how fast paced the industry is,” explains Brinna Feist, graphic designer. “As new technologies emerge, it allows us to walk alongside it as we look for new ways to reach people.” 

Senior Account Director Kellee Zimmerman is also in charge of our digital advertising campaigns.  “Marketing is everywhere,” she says.  “it's so interesting to look at things around you from a marketing perspective, you start to realize why you see certain commercials on streaming or when you Google something and see a remarketing ad the next day you know why you are in the target audience.”

Job Satisfaction: When you love your job, you're more likely to find satisfaction in your work. This can lead to increased happiness and fulfillment in your daily life. “I love working at Dion because of the collaboration, pitching new ideas and brainstorming together,” says Eunice Haga, project coordinator and content creator.

Motivation and Engagement: Loving your job often means you're more motivated and engaged with your work. This can lead to higher levels of productivity and creativity as you're more likely to put in the effort to excel. Sloan Searcey, Account Manager, loves the office location.  “Working locally eliminates my commute, which is a huge plus.”  Sloan continues, “But it’s the close-knit team that I love. Our team cultivates a sense of inclusion and shared purpose. Individual tasks remain interconnected with other team members, allowing us to grasp the broader picture and contribute effectively to our client's success.”

Career Progression: Enjoying your job can lead to better performance, which in turn can lead to opportunities for career advancement. Employers tend to recognize and reward employees who are passionate about their work.  “This is so true!” exclaims Julie Dion, a seasoned marketer and founder of Dion Marketing. “ I love it when I see individual team members thrive in their roles at Dion, and it is always those who love what they do who seem to progress in their careers and life in general.”

Positive Work Environment: Your enthusiasm for your job can be contagious and contribute to a positive work environment. A job you love can also contribute positively to your mental health. It reduces stress levels and can provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment. When you love your job, you're more likely to have good relationships with your coworkers and contribute positively to the team. Serena Bass, Senior Graphic Designer says, “It is so important for me to be working for a company that cares. I always feel like I am treated with respect, kindness, care and understanding.”

Eunice adds, “Having a team that has great communication and respect for each other makes coming to work enjoyable!

“We have an awesome and strong team that is always willing to help each other for the common goal of our clients,” says Kellee.

When working for an advertising agency and marketing firm like Dion Marketing, team members are innately creative. It makes sense that in addition to having a positive work environment and the opportunity for personal growth being the most popular responses in general for why they love their jobs, the team overwhelmingly loves seeing their creations come to life, from screen to print, visual or written.  They love expressing our creativity and communicating to the world through brand awareness and brand identity.

Overall, loving your job can have a significant impact on both your professional success and your overall quality of life. It's not just about the paycheck; it's about finding fulfillment and meaning in the work you do every day.