A job by definition is a
paid position that requires completion of a set of tasks. This is fairly
understood in clarity by almost all. However, there can be complications
regarding how we intend to do a job, as opposed to how we are expected to do
it.
When we do our job and
are happy about it, it results in job satisfaction. In most cases, job
satisfaction is hardly dependent on doing the job itself. The factors are
different for different people. It may be the work atmosphere, it may be
dependent on the people who we work with, respect and value that we get in the
society associated with the job we do, work life balance etc.
Pay is also an important
factor but rarely is the sole reason. If pay is the only reason, people are
smart enough to move to another job, or find an alternative source of income,
take up a second job etc. In most cases, the lack of job satisfaction and the
reasons for it tend to be emotional in nature.
People sometimes perceive
the job that they are doing as the hardest job in the world. It is evident by
the way they explain the complexity of their job to others, in conversations
among their friends or relatives. They don’t miss an opportunity to complain
about their job and feel it is so unfair to them. The resultant stress and pain
can only get excruciating as they are doing something that they hate. They fail
to understand it was their choice and still continues to be too. A few pointers
that can help relieve the stress and result in job satisfaction are as follows:
• Sense of purpose: Identifying the job with sense of purpose and
achievement that directly results in a secure and a comfortable life for self
and family. A condition that so many people are deprived of.
• Understanding the importance of the job: Don’t take it too lightly
that you will go jobless in an hour, similarly don’t take it so seriously that
you will end up having prolonged mental stress. A job is an important aspect of
life, but there are other things too that are far more important.
• Making the work atmosphere happy for self and others: In fact,
when we make the work environment happy for others, our work atmosphere gets
happy too.
• Being the person, whose absence is missed: Trying to be the
person whose presence is appreciated and sought after is a good way of ensuring
satisfaction for self.
• Overall Personality development: Working towards improving
overall personality development by taking up course to upskill or involving in
engagement activities is another way of improving chances for new
opportunities.
There is never a formula
for job satisfaction, where values can be tweaked to get or change desired
outcomes. Understanding what really motivates you is the key. Once it is
identified, constantly working on it will help ensure satisfaction at work.
Personal life is equally important, a balance between work life and personal
life is essential as both complement each other.
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