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Do deadlines motivate you to work or are you motivated by the work itself?

It is true that deadlines are there to make sure that you get the work done on time and you can really plan your work accordingly. However, I am curious to find out what really motivates you - deadlines or work itself.

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Question added by Fathima Mash , Consultant /QA Analyst , Prologic (Versata Group, UK)
Date Posted: 2017/04/24
Maria Angelis
by Maria Angelis , Teacher & Deputy Director of The English Department & GRE Supervisor , ALFAC

I know this may sound crazy, but I love deadlines. Pressure makes me energetic and makes me feel important ( because with deadlines I feel that I am needed).

Hala Sorour
by Hala Sorour , Accounting Trainer , CoE

Deadlines are important and yes they motivate, however, unrealistic deadlines are just gonna leave employees angry and complaining about the deadline more than they work. My motivation would be more in things like, more paid holidays, leaving early if work is done.

But yes work itself can be motivating, if i feel personally challenged. 

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