This categorization is not intended as absolute or exhaustive, but rather as a helpful way to understand the complexity of work. Work has the potential to be intimately connected to our deepest values, for better or for worse. When the time comes to reflect back upon your entire life and judge its worth, what work you did and how you did it will play a significant role in deciding how worthwhile your life has been. The meaning and value of work, both actual and potential,-will therefore have important implications for the structure and operation of the workplace.