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WE WORK FOR MORE THAN MONEY

Written by: Jonathan Payne

Article Overview: Earning an income is usually the first and most important reason we find employment or start a business of our own. Without money life becomes very difficult. But apart from the money, why do you work?

WE WORK FOR MORE THAN MONEY

Why do you work? If you are like most people you would say; “For the money, of course!”
Earning an income is usually the first and most important reason we find employment or start a business of our own. Without money life becomes very difficult.
But apart from the money, why do you work?
If we dig beyond the surface we usually find that we have a number of reasons why we work, in addition to earning an income. If you have experienced an extended period of unemployment you will understand that work offers a lot more than simply the pay package. I have even known unemployed people to offer to work without pay just to have something constructive and creative to do with themselves.
Work offers us compensation in various areas. Whenever I have asked people to list why they work apart from earning an income they come up with reasons such as enjoying being part of a team, having interesting challenges, meeting new people, the ability to be creative, having a sense of making a difference in the world, making a valuable contribution to society, finding a place in which to better themselves, working with people who share common goals, interests and values and so on. Some might even admit to going to work simply to get out of the house!
Whatever the reasons we have for working, there is a lot more to being employed than the salary.
When we list the reasons we work, other than the money, we are actually listing the things that are important for us in life, the things that motivate and drive us. These are the things we would be looking for no matter where we worked, or even if we were not working. It is important to know what they are, as we need to have them in order to be satisfied.
When you are looking for employment, or thinking about changing your job, look beyond the income you are being offered. Find out whether the position you are being offered will offer you the other compensations that you need. Many people have taken up the offer of a better paying job only to find themselves very unhappy as the other needs they have are not fulfilled. Perhaps it is true that money isn’t everything.
Looking for employment, or considering a career change, is based on a lot more than the income we need. Since we spend up to a third of our lives at work, it is important that we are fulfilled by what we do and that the work we do contributes to our overall development as a person. When considering a new position, list what you are looking for. Put money at the top of the list, and then once that is out of the way, list at least five or six other things which would move the job from being a necessity to earn money to being an enjoyable opportunity for your own growth and development. Once you are aware of these you are able to make a conscious choice about which of the needs, including more money, you are willing to sacrifice, and which are absolute essentials. Following these steps will lead to greater job satisfaction, more motivation and greater success

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