Jay Parini Quotes

I want to work and be happy.

Work is like the rest of life. The best parts are free.

I don't really have a career plan. There's no joy for me to just be a personality in my work, and I feel that that's so much of what's out there.

I'm not looking for a paycheck.

Work is much more fun than fun.

I feel I am very fortunate to have a job that I really like.

I like the work that I get to do.

I've never been in this business for the recognition or the awards. I just want to do good work, grab a decent paycheck, and move onto the next job.

Ultimately, I want to have a good career and do interesting work.

If you're not enjoying your work, what's the point?

The most rewarding thing is having a job that you love. It's not a luxury that everyone in this world enjoys.

I love my work and the fact I am fortunate enough to have the opportunities available to explore.

The things women find rewarding about work are, by and large, the same things that men find rewarding and include both the inherent nature of the work and the social relationships.

It's a blessing to have work that feels fulfilling.

It shouldn't just be about money. It should be about loving what you do.

I don't see the point in working just to be working.

If I were going to stay in coaching, I would have stayed right there because I was totally happy.

After all, a job isn't worth doing unless you enjoy it.

My dream job has already happened.

Work is life. Work is opportunity.

I don't want only a career.

Fresh out of college, you tend to join a company because it's a job. But, you tend to stay because it becomes a career; you start to feel at home. In the beginning of your career, you're focused on you: 'I like this place because I'm doing rewarding work; they take good care of me; the people are nice; there's runway for me,' etc.

I want to have a good time myself. I don't want to dread going to work no matter what the gig is. I think, selfishly, I will make sure that I have a good time; how about that?

Working is living to me.

I'd like to just work - steadily work - and do parts that I enjoy doing.