Job Satisfaction: Considering Your Approach To Work

More often, people tend to approach work in three different prospectives: They view work as a job, career or a calling. Usually all three perspectives are important but one is the main priority.

Job. If you approach work as a job, you focus primarily on the financial rewards. In fact, the job nature may hold little interest to you. What's important is the money. If a job with more pay comes along the way, you'll likely to move on.

Career. If you approach work as a career, you are interested in advancement. You want to climb the career ladder as far as possible or be among the most highly regarded professionals in your field. You're motivated by the status, prestige and power that come with the job.

Calling. If you approach your job as a calling, you focus on the work itself. You work less for the financial gain or career advancement than for the fulfillment that the work brings.

Have you found your approach? Though one approach might not be better than the other two, it is helpful to reflect on why you work if you are currently unsatisfied with your job and are ready to move on. Do you recall what drew you to your job?