Job Satisfaction

Job Satisfaction

“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” - Steve Jobs

Charles M. Schwab was paid one million dollars a year to run the Carnegie Steel company. He said,” I would say being able to maintain a high level of satisfaction in the workforce was perhaps the main reason for my having that job.”

Job satisfaction derives mainly from the work that you do. It has nothing to do with the money that you earn, the recognition, and the promotion you receive. They are only by-products. You are happy with your work because of:


• Interesting and stimulating work
• Being recognized for doing a job well
• An opportunity to learn
• A feeling of personal achievement


The other thing is that satisfaction is the key to motivation and a satisfied worker is a motivated worker. In this respect, a carrot is a better motivator than a stick. What are the things that an employer can do to motivate a worker?

• Interesting work
• Pay a fair wage
• Good promotion opportunities
• Supportive supervisor
• Friendly coworkers
• Conducive and safe working environment
• Opportunities to use one’s talents and to be creative

How can you create job satisfaction? Here are some suggestions:


• Look for ways to demonstrate your skills and talents. This will lead to more challenging work and greater responsibilities
• Develop communication and people skills
• Continuous learning to know more about your job so that you can work effectively and efficiently
• Being creative and proactive
• Appreciate your work and your contributions
• Avoid burnout and learn to relax.

A satisfied worker is more likely to be creative, flexible, innovative, loyal, and more productive. He or she is also an enthusiastic and happy worker.