labor of love
Unpaid but fulfilling
A labor of love is work done for personal satisfaction rather than money or recognition.
The phrase implies effort that would be tedious or burdensome if not for genuine passion: Restoring the old boat was a labor of love.
The work is its own reward.
- undertakingTask one commits to
- projectPlanned, effortful task
- passion projectSelf-motivated creative undertaking
- taskWork to be done
- selflessConcerned with others' welfare
hobby · creative outlet · dedication · craftsmanship · work of art · commitment · from the heart · volunteerism · ardor · altruistic · volunteer work · good work · artistry · personal touch · endeavor · side hustle · heartfelt · handmade
- labor idiomsnose to the grindstone, burning the midnight oil, pull your weight, crunch time, work like a dog
- Work Motivationhard work, motivation, inspiration, work ethic, perseverance
labor of lovechore
Routine domestic task
drudgery · grind · slog · necessary evil · dirty work
labor of lovecash grab
Exploitative moneymaking scheme
day job · wage slavery · work for hire · breadwinning · selling out
labor, love, labors, labored, laboring, laborer, laborers, laborious, laboriously