Is project management a fun job?

Question

Is project management considered to be a fun job? I am looking into becoming a project manager in the near future and I just want to know if I'm making the right choice, as my definition of an ideal job is to have fun most (if not) all the time?

What do project managers think? Is it fun? And if it is, then why? Is it boring/dull? Also why?

Answer 1

Hmmm ... if it wasn't, do you think I would be doing it for nearly 35 years professionally?  And as a volunteer for PMI for 10?  Its a great job!

Answer 2

It might be stressful, it might be hard, but it's never boring. Project management is always fun, here's why:

- You get to deal with new problems/challenges all the time
- You get to meet new people (team members, clients, stakeholders) and you will learn from them
- You get to satisfy your ego by feeling that you're doing something very important to the company you're working in (projects can't get finished without you)
- You get to be hated by a lot of people (kidding!)