Its true. If your happy, it will return bring you more money. But be careful, though, more money doesn't necessarily mean you will be happier either.
The evidence, for example, demonstrates that people who have jobs distinguished by autonomy, meaning and variety – and who show superior performance, creativity, and productivity – are significantly happier than those who don’t. Supervisors are happier than those lower on the totem pole, and leaders who receive high ratings from their customers are happier than those with poor ratings. And, of course, the income that a job provides is also associated with happiness, though we now all know that money has more of an impact when we have less of it.
Why does our work make us happy? Because it provides us a sense of identity, structure to our days, and important and meaningful life goals to pursue. Perhaps even more important, it furnishes us with close colleagues, friends and even marriage partners.
The story doesn’t end there, however. Studies reveal that the causal direction between happiness and work runs both ways. Not only do creativity and productivity at the office make people happy, but happier people have been found to be more creative and productive. They are better “organizational citizens” (going above and beyond their job duties), better negotiators, and are less likely to take sick days, to quit, or to suffer burnout.
Why does our work make us happy? Because it provides us a sense of identity, structure to our days, and important and meaningful life goals to pursue. Perhaps even more important, it furnishes us with close colleagues, friends and even marriage partners.
The story doesn’t end there, however. Studies reveal that the causal direction between happiness and work runs both ways. Not only do creativity and productivity at the office make people happy, but happier people have been found to be more creative and productive. They are better “organizational citizens” (going above and beyond their job duties), better negotiators, and are less likely to take sick days, to quit, or to suffer burnout.
So Students, work hard and acquire the best job you can get! But remember, dont choose a career just because it may be lucrative, because if you truly arent into it then you may be really miserable. For example, dont choose to be a neurosurgeon just because they are paid, when you hate the sight of open brains! Or you dont want a job that has unrewarding hours but high pay! But honest with yourself and choose a profession in your range of talents, interests, and passion. Then your passion will then one day produce big checks!!
6 comments:
Interesting blog! I agree with you that people should find a job that they look and suits them; it's not all about money. If you don't have a job you like, you're not going to be happy.
This is an interesting article. you should decide what you like doing, find a job and do it the rest of your life, happy. Although you don't need money to be happy. Good Job, Jamal!
It is your passion that will eventually lead to making money and a happy life. I believe that it is true that although money does help, it will not make you happy if your job does not suit you.
i agree with christine :)
its better to be doing something that you have a passion for, and making little money, instead of having a job that you hate going to every day, and making a lot of money.
great post :)
mhm. I agree. I much rather choose a job I enjoy than a job that I'd always hate performing.
Wow that was really interesting. I liked your topic.
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