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32 PCB007 MAGAZINE I JULY 2024 I oen think about the phrase, "Excellence is born when someone shows they care." We each have reasons for choosing a certain career path and then deciding whether to stay on that path or leave and go another direction. ose reasons oen stem from our ability to care about the work we do. Lately, I've been reflecting on my reasons for starting a career in electronics. For me, it comes down to a passion for what I do. How- ever, passion cannot be the only driving force. If it was, I probably would have become a potter or a professional hiker. To determine your "why," we should balance our passions, expected compensations, and the value-add or I've Found My 'Why' meaning of our work. We should be intentional in our reasons for the career(s) we pursue. If you're working on your "why" or determining what path you'd like to take, please consider these recommendations. Passion ere's a saying, "If you like what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." Person- ally, this seems a bit idealistic. It's important to enjoy what you do for 2,080 hours each year but it's ignorant to believe none of those hours will feel like work. Passion doesn't mean we will "like" what we are doing all the time. Hik- ing for the views is a big passion of mine, but I The New Chapter Feature Column by Paige Fiet, TTM-LOGAN