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Ryann
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Perry, Georgia
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How do I find a job that pays well but I can also be happy doing?
I am struggling to find a career path that I know I will be happy pursuing. Finding a job that pays well is very important to me but I also want to he happy.
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Garima Lajras
Illustrator, 2D animator, Graphic Designer, UX/UI Designer
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Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Garima’s Answer
Hello Ryaan,
I completely understand your situation because I have experienced it myself. I agree with you that financial stability is very important in life. I will share with you what helped me in finding my career. I used the concept of ikigai, a Japanese term that means "reason for being" and represents the intersection of what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. The idea is that by finding a balance between these four elements, you can achieve a purposeful life and a fulfilling career.
You can find ikigai templates on Pinterest; they are available on the internet and easy to find.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:
Understand Ikigai
1. What You Love (Passion): Identify activities that bring you joy and satisfaction.
2. What You're Good At (Vocation): Recognize the skills and talents you excel in.
3. What the World Needs (Mission): Consider ways you can contribute to the world and make a difference.
4. What You Can Be Paid For (Profession): Determine activities and skills that can earn you a living.
Self-Assessment
1. Identify Your Strengths and Interests: Make a list of your skills, strengths, and interests. Reflect on what activities align with your passion and vocation.
2. Values and Priorities: Reflect on what’s important to you in a job. Is it work-life balance, creative freedom, job security, or opportunities for growth?
Research Potential Careers
1. Job Market Analysis: Look into industries that are currently in demand and pay well. Fields like technology, healthcare, finance, and engineering often offer lucrative opportunities.
2. Job Satisfaction: Research job satisfaction rates in different careers. Websites like Glassdoor and LinkedIn can provide insights into what employees think about their jobs and companies.
3. Match Your Skills to Market DemandSkills Gap Analysis: Identify any gaps between your current skills and those required for high-paying, satisfying jobs.
4. Skill Development: Consider taking courses, certifications, or additional training to bridge these gaps. Online platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning offer many courses that can boost your qualifications.
Explore Careers That Combine Interests and Earnings.
By exploring these four areas and finding where they overlap, you can identify a career or life path that provides both personal satisfaction and practical benefits.
Finding a career that pays well and makes you happy may take time and effort, but it’s achievable and rewarding. I hope this helps.
Best of luck on your journey to finding the perfect career path!
What You Love (Passion).
What You're Good At (Skills).
What the World Needs (Mission).
What You Can Be Paid For (Profession).
I completely understand your situation because I have experienced it myself. I agree with you that financial stability is very important in life. I will share with you what helped me in finding my career. I used the concept of ikigai, a Japanese term that means "reason for being" and represents the intersection of what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. The idea is that by finding a balance between these four elements, you can achieve a purposeful life and a fulfilling career.
You can find ikigai templates on Pinterest; they are available on the internet and easy to find.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:
Understand Ikigai
1. What You Love (Passion): Identify activities that bring you joy and satisfaction.
2. What You're Good At (Vocation): Recognize the skills and talents you excel in.
3. What the World Needs (Mission): Consider ways you can contribute to the world and make a difference.
4. What You Can Be Paid For (Profession): Determine activities and skills that can earn you a living.
Self-Assessment
1. Identify Your Strengths and Interests: Make a list of your skills, strengths, and interests. Reflect on what activities align with your passion and vocation.
2. Values and Priorities: Reflect on what’s important to you in a job. Is it work-life balance, creative freedom, job security, or opportunities for growth?
Research Potential Careers
1. Job Market Analysis: Look into industries that are currently in demand and pay well. Fields like technology, healthcare, finance, and engineering often offer lucrative opportunities.
2. Job Satisfaction: Research job satisfaction rates in different careers. Websites like Glassdoor and LinkedIn can provide insights into what employees think about their jobs and companies.
3. Match Your Skills to Market DemandSkills Gap Analysis: Identify any gaps between your current skills and those required for high-paying, satisfying jobs.
4. Skill Development: Consider taking courses, certifications, or additional training to bridge these gaps. Online platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning offer many courses that can boost your qualifications.
Explore Careers That Combine Interests and Earnings.
By exploring these four areas and finding where they overlap, you can identify a career or life path that provides both personal satisfaction and practical benefits.
Finding a career that pays well and makes you happy may take time and effort, but it’s achievable and rewarding. I hope this helps.
Best of luck on your journey to finding the perfect career path!
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Nikolaos Zormpas
Global Manager – Digital Services Offerings / Technology, Software & Services Offerings Marketing
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Athens, Greece
Updated
Nikolaos’s Answer
Hi Ryann,
If I could add something to this discussion, it would be that happiness in your professional life can often be one of the fundamental pillars leading to financial improvement and independence. The logic behind this is quite simple: the happier and more passionate you are about your profession, the greater your chances of becoming increasingly skilled and valuable in the market. So, this is why at this point I would tell you that by having this in mind, you can always prioritize your happiness and keep an open mind that will show you the way to build on or transform any profession that makes you happy, even if the salary ranges in some industries are lower than others right now. Even if nothing affects those ranges, what if you become the exception because of what drove you there in the first place? Remember, passion is key in everything we do and if you're ready to make the difference in something that completely excites you, this can definitely become your personal golden recipe.
Hope that helps.
Best regards,
Nikolas
If I could add something to this discussion, it would be that happiness in your professional life can often be one of the fundamental pillars leading to financial improvement and independence. The logic behind this is quite simple: the happier and more passionate you are about your profession, the greater your chances of becoming increasingly skilled and valuable in the market. So, this is why at this point I would tell you that by having this in mind, you can always prioritize your happiness and keep an open mind that will show you the way to build on or transform any profession that makes you happy, even if the salary ranges in some industries are lower than others right now. Even if nothing affects those ranges, what if you become the exception because of what drove you there in the first place? Remember, passion is key in everything we do and if you're ready to make the difference in something that completely excites you, this can definitely become your personal golden recipe.
Hope that helps.
Best regards,
Nikolas
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Hong Kong
Updated
Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. The most important is to find out what careers you have interest. You can do it good and can warm decent salary. Imagine you work on career without interest 8-10 hour every day and 5 days every week. It is a disaster and you will not do it good & cannot advance your career path.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg if you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg if you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
SPECIAL BEATZ
Music
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Paynesville, Montserrado, Liberia
Updated
SPECIAL’s Answer
Many job seekers do not apply if they are missing a skill, requirement, or version of a technology listed in the job description or list of requirements. Apply the 80:20 rule to your job search and apply for positions where you meet 80%+ of the criterion and have an interest in the remainder!
Thank you for taking the time to help.
Ryann