They look forward to work. They like it. This is not to say it isn't ever difficult, but that it truly suits them. I have seen people change jobs and even countries to honor their right livelihood. I have also seen people stay in a position that seemed meaningless a couple of years ago and now seems rich with reward and potential because their relationship to the work changed.
Right intent has to do with attitude, an underlying persistent focus on love, on serving others.
Since right intent is often translated as right attitude one may understand the concept as a path of attitudinal healing. We can love others and ourselves by forgiving rather than judging. We can focus on life holistically, rather than as fragments. We can perceive others as either extending love or calling for help. Right speech begins with attention to language.