Don is the owner of a repair business, and is now semi-retired. When someone calls with a major appliance that's not working again, I feel an incredible sense of accomplishment. Don is describing his mode of finding significance at work. Perhaps you have not taken time to define what it is you consider to be significant. Feeling inadequate, unworthy.
Some men feel that they are incapable of making a contribution that's worthwhile.
Not understanding God's definition of significance. Making a contribution from God's perspective differs from the general view that says we need to achieve position, power, prestige, and respect from many people. If you don't understand significance from God's perspective, you will struggle with personal significance at work. If any of these issues are confronting you now, meet with a trusted friend to begin sorting out your thoughts about significance and purpose in your work. Related Areas of Conflict I have discovered in working with men that when we feel a lack of passion and significance, our level of frustration builds up easily.