Job Satisfaction or Money?
People tend to chose a job based on several criteria; salary, location, security and benefits. Many would think that money would be the most important, but, according to a recent press release from Monster.com, a large portion of the population reports that they would be willing to accept less money in order to have their “dream job”.
The job search engine conducted a poll and found that 82 percent of U.S. workers and 76 percent of the rest of the world would go for the job they’ve always wanted, even if it means a smaller pay check.
“We see a general consensus among workers around the globe that people are open to pursuing more fulfilling careers, not just a fuller wallet,” said Norma Gaffin, who is Monster’s director of career content, in the same press release. “It’s interesting to note that despite some notions of a skittish economy, U.S. workers are still willing to be compensated less for a job that they are really passionate about.”
Although every country reported that a majority would take their dream job despite less pay, Ireland had the highest percentage of residents that would take satisfaction at work over money. Approximately 84 percent of those in this country said happiness meant more than cash. According to the poll, respondents from the U.S., Switzerland and Italy came in second in a three way tie, with 82 percent agreeing with the Irish majority.
Other nations aren’t as willing to give up money for the job they always hoped for. Workers in Germany, France and Hungary valued job satisfaction the least. Hungary had the highest percentage of participants who wanted money more, with 38 percent saying they turn down their dream job for more pay. French came in second, with 34 percent preferring higher salaries. Twenty-seven percent of German workers agreed.
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