All things considered, how satisfied are you with your job?
According to a Forbes survey, only 19% of all workers are satisfied with their jobs. The majority of us don’t like our jobs (not me–coaching job seekers is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world).
Job dissatisfaction is not always about the actual work you do, or about the money….there are a lot of factors involved, according to Psyblog: it’s the support and feedback you get, along with the amount of control you feel while carrying out your tasks, among other things. (Huffington Post has a fun chart showing most and least meaningful jobs.)
So while some of us do need to switch careers (see Career Key for tests, or this post on job shadowing to help you try out something new), many of us just need a new employer to work for. The same job with a different company can make all the difference in the world.
That’s what Career Confidential is all about…to give you the tools you need to gain the freedom to get a new job or a better job when you want it. You should NEVER feel stuck in a job you hate. Life is too short and days are too long for that. (Check out our job search tools or sign up for one of our free training webinars if you’re ready to move on to a great job.)
How do you feel about your job? How satisfied are you? What is the biggest factor for you in job satisfaction? Let me know in the comments.