What's Most Important in Any Job, -Is it Really Money that Matters?

For me: YES YES YES. Especially now that I want to travel... Of course there are several factors after the money that I would also consider before accepting a new job, like: 1. The legality of the company 2. The working environment 3. The colleagues - should not have a wide age gap 4. The work itself - can I do it and excel? 5. The trust - do the employer trust us to do the best for the company?

Money is not always the motivation that excels us in a job. often it is the job itself and the way it makes us feel about ourselves when we do it. sometimeit is more than money that is important to us even though we need the financial freedom to survive.,

Hi albert911, For me personally, it's true that salary is a leading factor in picking a job. But once you start to work, it is actually the environment that will impact you the most. I myself have just joined a new company recently and although I feel the salary is good enought, the environment is not so well, especially my boss. So that is a very important factor in choosing a job for me.

Up till now, someone may hold the belief that the most important aspect of a job is the money a person earns. It sounds like true, because with a lot of money, one can live a healthier life materially. Admittedly, no one can refuse the important role money plays in his daily life. But, when you take aspects of a job into thought, such as the valuable skills and experiences one gain from that job, the vision of the job and the social status, you may doubt: Is money the most significant? Isn’t this approach to narrow? As far as I am concerned, I don’t concur with the statement, I doubt whether it can bear much study. We live in a huge society that is composed of people from all walks of life. Different jobs have unlike functions in this society. For instance, the purpose of cleaners is to keep the city clean and orderly; the job of soldiers is to maintain the safety and peace of the people. Perhaps they earn less money than those businessmen, but they still work heart and soul on their duties. I believe it is the contributions they make to the world that makes them work that hard.

If you are happy with your job and you love doing it, then money doesn't really matter. There were a lot of great opportunities that came my way in exchange of my present job but I did not accept them because I am contented and grateful that I have a job. Although my salary is not that big but I'm contented. The secret is you have to be thankful in everything that you receive. There are a lot of people I know, some are my friends, who have higher salary but they are not happy. They were once dreaming to be up there but when they got what they wanted, they realized that they are not happy at all. WHy? They were tempted to have a lot of vices because they can buy everything and their lives become so complicated as consequences of what they did. In short, their lives become empty like a desert. Their happiness are just temporary and have no peace of mind.

For me, money because a lots of people are practical. But deep inside me a job that is fun to work is okey as long as you love the job and put your dedication in it =)

I still believe with the old saying that "Money Cannot Buy Everything". I have a regular, I should say, permananent job, with my current employer. The compensation is really well and the benefits we have as a regular employee are very overwhelming. My base pay is above average, we have life insurance, retirement plan and health card. However, I'm not 100% satisfied with what I do. I worked as a technical support while I'm supposed to be working as an Economist or any job related to Economics and Business Administration or managing my own business. I have no choice but to stick with my current job because my employer pays me well. As much as I want to pursue my desired carrer, I can't do it because I fear losing my source of income at this time. I'm being practical at this time that is why I'm keeping my job. It's been 5 years now since I graduated from college but until now, I still can't find the satisfaction I need with my career. Some of my friends are telling me to accept and love what I'm currently doing with my job; honestly, I find it difficult. Though I am not totally happy and may not like my job, I am still grateful and thankful to God because He has bless so much.

Regardless how fun and exciting the job is, if the pay cannot feed your basic needs as well as our need for contentment, financial gain and stability I don't think I would be happy. I mean, there's a lot of people out there doing jobs they obviously hate but they don't have a choice because it brings food to the table. I mean, who's to complain? Most especially these days when competition of employment is very steep - it's truly survival of the fittest out there. However, there are those lucky few who love their job and the pay isn't something to complain about either - Those are lucky people. On second thoughts, some may be happy with their jobs but how long could they keep it anyway? hehe.. To make this post short, I don't think anyone would stay in a job that is nice and fun but the pay is not. Neither would I quit on a job that's crappy but pays well - yeah, there will be complaints but it wouldn't really influence me to quit that quick if I don't have any other job that could give me the same pay. It will always be about the pay.

well its a balance. I have left several high paying positions because of toxic work environment issues. I my mental health was being affected negatively. I actually did have a severe breakdown at one of those positions. Right now Ihave a very simple unrewarding job. Just something easy to make some money. I'd like to retrain and do something I really enjoy later. Money isnt everything.

I remember one of my teachers has said" the luckiest person in the world are someone who is doing a job that he enjoys" Yes, in my opinion, money is one important factor, but if you really enjoys your job, it is reasonable to lower your standard of salary as long as you don't need to starve ^^

At the moment, my husband and i will still be sending our daughter to medical school. Although she is a scholar, we still have to pay for her allowance (a lot, being in a far away city) and her dorm and her other needs. Hence, it is important that we have a steady and good flow of money from our salaries. At this point , i can say that money is important but the enjoyment you derive from your job, including the workplace and office mates is far more important. What good will it have if you have a high paying job, but all the pressures are there from your superiors and the workplace has no good working relationship. I long for an increase in our salary so as to cope with the rising cost of things but i guess, it's just a matter of belt tightening on our parts. No more frequent dining out , new clothes and bags every now and then, and for my husband, no more drinking sprees every now and then.

Hi Albert! I have never been serious about the salary i receive from any job. For me, the job should suit my needs. I might sound too demanding but i haven't had an experience where i am dissatisfied with the working environment. I always go for the job that fits in with my lifestyle and the things i enjoy doing! I have never had the responsibility of doing things on my own, maybe this has affected my work choices till today. Now that i am married, i have responsibilities and i am old enough to start thinking about being independent, my first priority will be money. I haven't been working for a while now but once I start looking for job, i'll definitely look for the salary first now on.

I have done many jobs in which I was absolutely miserable, just to make ends meet. I would much rather have in job in which I am happy and fulfilled, but making less money, than a high paying job that is miserable. That's what I am doing now, and this time in my life is so much better. I do admire you, though, for being able to do great work in your job and make a good living at it. I wish I could do it, and I know I would certainly enjoy having a higher income!

As some people said above, its true that you need enough money to buy your basic needs. But, if you can find a job that can supply your needs and give you some extra money and you like the job, I think that would be great. But, the worlds not perfect and we have to do whatever we can to survive. If we don't like the job we have to suck it up and just go on with our life. The job could also be a life saver in the future and present.

i would say productivity since the more productive one is the more secure your job.

hi albert to me whats important in any job is liking what you are doing as otherwise you will be miserable and will not do your best work. then hours and the people you work with. Respect between you and your boss is key also. Money is important but passion in what you are doing is the best part of any great job. I Loved working in the library as i was doing something I liked doing and being in an atmosphere I loved also.To me it had to be helpful to other people too.

No. Not for me. The most important thing about the job is earning a living. If it wasnt for that reason i wouldnt be there. Of coarse i do always try to make it as pleasent as possible. Having fun and good relations with fellow employees. But if it wasnt for the pay i would be somewhere else. Even when i worked places that would have company picnic or party. I never attended them.

Well I can't speak from experience yet, but the job I'm training to do isn't an extremely high paying job, it's about average but I have such a passion for it I wouldn't want to do anything higher paying. I think there's probably a minimum point where you work to earn a living, but if you're around say average wage job satisfaction comes into it more.

Well,money is important but it is not all. Doing a job is a way/a tool to earn money only so that if you cant stand doing that job anymore, just quit and look for a new job. The most important thing is we live in happy, isnt it? even though we are poor or rich..

I agree with you. the money is the most important thing, with heath care benefits a close second. it's great if you have a good time while your working, but having agreat time doesn't feed your family or buy thier braces.