What does that have to do with making the company you work for your life? If your passion is hinged on your company's success there's a decent chance that is g

What does that have to do with making the company you work for your life? If your passion is hinged on your company's success there's a decent chance that is going to end poorly for you. Indeed - be passionate about the work you do - but that may or may not have anything to do with the company that you work for. I've had jobs where I very much enjoy and am passionate about the work I do but did not necessarily buy into the company culture or vision. These companies were instrumental in my career growth but ultimately not the right fit for me, but I have absolutely no regrets about my time with them. On the flip side, I still know plenty of "koolaid drinkers" that are still at these companies (or have been laid off by them) and I can objectively say that many of their careers have not progressed since I was there. I know: different strokes for different folks. Maybe they value stability over career progress and that's okay. Let's just not pretend that the best way to grow a person's career is to attach yourself to someone else's company that doesn't necessarily have your best interest in mind.