As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factor contributes to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?

As the majority of adults spend most of their time at work, being content with your career is a crucial part of a person_s health and happiness.

essay will

suggest fair pay as a key element leading to activity satisfaction and it will

state that it is not very likely that everyone can be happy with their career.

, the most important thing that leads to someone being satisfied at work is being compensated fairly. If those more senior than you respect you as a person and the occupation you are doing

you feel like you are valued. A fair salary and benefits are important marks of respect and if you feel you are being underpaid you will either resent your bosses or look for another job.

, these two factors came top of a recent occupation satisfaction survey conducted by Monster.com, which found that 72% of people were pleased with their current role if their superiors regularly told them they were appreciated.

, with regards to the question of happiness for all workers, I think

is and always will be highly unlikely. The vast majority of people fail to reach their goals and end up working in a post they don_t really care about in return for a salary.

money is just enough to pay their living expenses which often means they are trapped in a cycle of disenchantment.

, The Times recently reported that 89% of office workers would leave their jobs if they did not need the money.

In conclusion, being satisfied with your trade or profession is an important part of one_s well-being and respect from one_s colleagues and fair pay can improve your level of happiness,

, activity satisfaction of all workers is an unrealistic prospect.