I love this point on meaning, but I think it's a two-way relationship. In my last job I felt like I mattered to the overall organization (many times I felt like I was integral to the production as a middle manager). But the subject matter didn't align with what I was interested in or valued. I'm single and childless by choice, yet the show I worked on was firmly fixed on catering to moms. It just wasn't enough to hold my interest, when so many of the things I cared about weren't valued content. Now as a freelancer and contributor on this platform I'm more in control over the content I create. The pay is less reliable, but the joy is constant.