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What do you enjoy about the process of your work?

2 points by elevenfist ↗ HN
I'm finishing up my bachelors in computer science, and I've started to wonder what I found so fun initially about giving instructions to computers.

When I ask people why they enjoy their work, I'm often given an answer related to the outcome of the work. A common one is "changing the world" and "making the world a better place." Or for finance types, "Providing liquidity to markets."

So I'm wondering, what do you enjoy about the minute-to-minute, hour-to-hour experience of your work?

Perhaps it's foolish to expect pleasure every minute, but I've been wondering if I can feel the same way doing math and programming as I do when drawing or writing music.

Thank you for your candid responses.

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cliffwarden
Regardless of if I'm working on code or a new project on a very visceral level I'm driven by the desire to create structure from chaos. Even if it is something small like organizing notes, I'm very satisfied by creating order.
RogerL
I like thinking and solving problems. My earliest memories are of solving problems, taking things apart with screwdrivers, etc. 45 years later, and it is still the same.
kromodor
- Solving logical problems

- Sorting things out

- Gaining understanding in things

- Working together with others, as a coordinated team

Both are not limited to certain industry or area.

For me is rather simple, but it took me a lot of time to realize it. I am almost 31y when writing this.