Do you have to love your work to be successful? Happy February, since this is the month of love, I wanted to discuss a topic that I frequently discuss with job seekers and employers. When I grew up my father used to tell me if you do what you love then the money will come. However, I struggled with this personally. My first job out of colleague was with a large oil and gas company. In my 20’s I made a lot of money, had fun and learned a ton but I didn’t love it. When 2001 hit I looked long and hard at my work and decide to make a change. I had been with my employer for 8 years and it seemed like a good time to make a move. I took a leap of faith and shifted industries, moved to DC and inserted myself in a brand-new space. I loved my colleagues, and again, I learned a ton from my work in DC but I did not love it- specifically the 90% travel and crappy airport cuisine. Since those days I have worked for 1 other company and then owned my own business. Do I