What Motivates You to Go to Work Each Day?

Some days its really hard for me to for get out of bed for 6.55 an hour (especially for a six hour shift.) Honestly, is forty dollars gonna make or break me? Don't get me wrong, I get up and go. I just don't want to.

Today was one of those days. I told my little girl, "I don't wanna go to work." She said, "Well, you want that apartment don't you!" She is my motivation. I do want to get that apartment.

I know jobs are so hard to find now. I looked for work for three months before I got this job. We put out a now hiring sign last week. We had 15 people a day come in and apply for a minimum wage, part time job. Fear also motivates me. I do not want to be jobless again.

I like working hard. I take pride in knowing that I give my all on the job, even though it is minimum wage. It feels good to know that I earn my paycheck. It feels so good to come home, shower, and relax after a hard day's work.

I want to be able to make it on my own. I value independence. I can't wait until I am an aide working 40 hours a week at 9.00 an hour. Then I can support myself.

I want to have meaningful work. I want to know that I am caring for someone who really needs my help. Working a drive through window is not rewarding.

What motivates you?