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Is it important to find a job that you like, but low income?
you really like this job, but the income might affect your life. #jobs
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Jiaming it’s hard to tell someone whether to follow one’s dream job or go for a career that makes money, but not job satisfaction. It is a matter that largely depends on the situation a person is in, and how feasible a career they’re passionate about is.
BENEFITS OF CHOOSING A CAREER YOU LOVE
But, even so, following your desires can leave a sense of well-being and happiness on everything you do. While, there is no doubt that this is a question of opportunity and the hand you’ve been dealt with, following one’s passion seems more appealing to most. However, how to know the line between when it’s unproductive to pursue a career you’re passionate about, and to a different (financially better) route. Obviously, loving what you do brings in motivation, because it is activated by your own desires, rather than material gains. Oftentimes in life, we can find ourselves lacking the motivation to do anything, but if someone presents us something we enjoy, it will possibly make us get out of bed and get working. It’s no secret that a career you’re passionate about will, in most cases, provide you with a more pleasurable work environment. Chances are that your coworkers will be like-minded, and beside the working part, you’ll have fun during the hours spent interacting with them.
Even without that, there is comfort in spending time in a place that has intentions that coincide with yours. How much you enjoy your job primarily affects your mental health, as doing something you don’t like on the daily will eventually start to consume you. On the other hand, doing something you enjoy waking up for in the morning can help you not only feel better but even get lost in the work if you’re having problems in other areas of your life. It goes without saying that you feel fulfilled when you work on something meaningful to you. And, especially after achieving the end goal of it. Obstacles you find on your way won’t be as relevant, because you will always find a creative way around them. We spend most of our days working, and that alone should be a reason to follow something that leaves us with a feeling of satisfaction during the hours we put in.
DISADVANTAGES OF WORKING FOR PAY ONLY
As good as money and safety sound, there is a downside to pursuing a career in a field you simply have no connection with. For starters, it will never feel as if you are close to living your dream unless, of course, that dream consists of a high-paying job that you don’t exactly like. It’s hard to enjoy working in a place that doesn’t seem to motivate you to do the job well, and even when the working hours aren’t long, they are likely to seem so. When you’re stuck performing tasks you see no point to, you may lose focus on working on your skills and may feel lost in the job. Most well-paying jobs can cast a lot of pressure, especially when it isn’t something you feel excited for, and that can have an impact on your view of life.
Jobs that offer a high payday often tend to go hand-in-hand with long working hours. Even when they don’t, to see that large number at the end of the month, you will probably have to put in a few extra hours, and that can be tiring. This is not always the case, but when it is, it can leave you little to no time to do anything else apart from work. A survey has found that executives and managers with smartphones—who are all well compensated—tend to spend 13.5 hours a workday interacting with work. Usually, in the world of big money, there is a lot of competition and a lot of things changing rapidly. You have to constantly chase the next big thing and keep fighting for your position within the organization. However, this is not the case with every job, and maybe yours doesn’t really come with this downside. But for those it does, the pressure can oftentimes be overwhelming.
Hope this helps Jiaming
BENEFITS OF CHOOSING A CAREER YOU LOVE
But, even so, following your desires can leave a sense of well-being and happiness on everything you do. While, there is no doubt that this is a question of opportunity and the hand you’ve been dealt with, following one’s passion seems more appealing to most. However, how to know the line between when it’s unproductive to pursue a career you’re passionate about, and to a different (financially better) route. Obviously, loving what you do brings in motivation, because it is activated by your own desires, rather than material gains. Oftentimes in life, we can find ourselves lacking the motivation to do anything, but if someone presents us something we enjoy, it will possibly make us get out of bed and get working. It’s no secret that a career you’re passionate about will, in most cases, provide you with a more pleasurable work environment. Chances are that your coworkers will be like-minded, and beside the working part, you’ll have fun during the hours spent interacting with them.
Even without that, there is comfort in spending time in a place that has intentions that coincide with yours. How much you enjoy your job primarily affects your mental health, as doing something you don’t like on the daily will eventually start to consume you. On the other hand, doing something you enjoy waking up for in the morning can help you not only feel better but even get lost in the work if you’re having problems in other areas of your life. It goes without saying that you feel fulfilled when you work on something meaningful to you. And, especially after achieving the end goal of it. Obstacles you find on your way won’t be as relevant, because you will always find a creative way around them. We spend most of our days working, and that alone should be a reason to follow something that leaves us with a feeling of satisfaction during the hours we put in.
DISADVANTAGES OF WORKING FOR PAY ONLY
As good as money and safety sound, there is a downside to pursuing a career in a field you simply have no connection with. For starters, it will never feel as if you are close to living your dream unless, of course, that dream consists of a high-paying job that you don’t exactly like. It’s hard to enjoy working in a place that doesn’t seem to motivate you to do the job well, and even when the working hours aren’t long, they are likely to seem so. When you’re stuck performing tasks you see no point to, you may lose focus on working on your skills and may feel lost in the job. Most well-paying jobs can cast a lot of pressure, especially when it isn’t something you feel excited for, and that can have an impact on your view of life.
Jobs that offer a high payday often tend to go hand-in-hand with long working hours. Even when they don’t, to see that large number at the end of the month, you will probably have to put in a few extra hours, and that can be tiring. This is not always the case, but when it is, it can leave you little to no time to do anything else apart from work. A survey has found that executives and managers with smartphones—who are all well compensated—tend to spend 13.5 hours a workday interacting with work. Usually, in the world of big money, there is a lot of competition and a lot of things changing rapidly. You have to constantly chase the next big thing and keep fighting for your position within the organization. However, this is not the case with every job, and maybe yours doesn’t really come with this downside. But for those it does, the pressure can oftentimes be overwhelming.
Hope this helps Jiaming
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Karen’s Answer
It's a good question and you've received some excellent advice.
All I can add is to keep your options open. You're not committing to a lifetime of one job. Sometimes doing something you love inspires you to work harder and better and results in promotions. There are some fields that are known to be lower-paying and that's ok. At the end of the day, what will bring you satisfaction?
I always have to add some encouragement to also explore volunteer opportunities because they can help direct you to what's important to you and will add to your resume no matter where you end up.
With every good wish!
All I can add is to keep your options open. You're not committing to a lifetime of one job. Sometimes doing something you love inspires you to work harder and better and results in promotions. There are some fields that are known to be lower-paying and that's ok. At the end of the day, what will bring you satisfaction?
I always have to add some encouragement to also explore volunteer opportunities because they can help direct you to what's important to you and will add to your resume no matter where you end up.
With every good wish!
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Atul’s Answer
Whatever you decide to do always ask yourself a question - will I able to put food on the table?
Not only for you but your spouse and children if you decide to have them.
You do not want to eat unhealthy food (fast food) every day because you do not make enough but you enjoy what you do.
You can try having two jobs - one that you enjoy (weekend job) and have another that gives you financial independence.
At the end you want to be a contributor to the society and not burden.
I know people who were in computer programming field and hated their job due to poor management until they changed their job to have a manager who was a good a leader and mentor. These people disliked the profession because of a poor leadership, until they found a job in the same field which they enjoyed and the company treated employees well.
Not only for you but your spouse and children if you decide to have them.
You do not want to eat unhealthy food (fast food) every day because you do not make enough but you enjoy what you do.
You can try having two jobs - one that you enjoy (weekend job) and have another that gives you financial independence.
At the end you want to be a contributor to the society and not burden.
I know people who were in computer programming field and hated their job due to poor management until they changed their job to have a manager who was a good a leader and mentor. These people disliked the profession because of a poor leadership, until they found a job in the same field which they enjoyed and the company treated employees well.