Do you believe the work you’re doing is important? Timothy Wenhold wants to know.

In the Innovators room at Dev Conference during Philly Tech Week 2019 presented by Comcast, the partner and chief innovation officer at Power Home Remodeling spoke about his own career trajectory, the benefits of focusing on purpose and mission when considering your next job jump, and the pitfalls of just following the cash.

The goal, Wenhold said: Build a meaningful career; don’t just get a job.

He sees two paths: mercenary and missionary. Mercenaries prioritize money at the expense of ethics, but missionaries are eager about supporting cause or doing a job related to a mission — “me vs. we.” (When Allen Iverson declared himself above practicing with the Sixers, he was being a mercenary.)

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