Do What You Love Dataset

This qualitative study expands on the sociological concept of interaction within the workspace in order to understand the connection between college graduates' first job and personal satisfaction. Data for this study was obtained from in-depth interviews conducted on eight recent graduates of Colgate University. Questions posed were related to pre- and post-graduation career aspirations, job description, and current work place culture. Question topics included workplace culture, mentorship, career trajectory, personal growth and happiness, and whether income or monetary reward had an influence on overall emotional satisfaction.