Jobs that give satisfaction and self worth?

Pete*G_4

I'm a personal trainer, and I would recommend the fitness industry if you want to get a sense of self-worth in what you do. don't expect to earn a decent wage without laying out hundreds on courses etc, but a simple level 2 fitness instructor course can be completed in a month and get you started!

hothothot_3

its extremely rare to find a job that gives full satisfaction and self worth - working for someone else will always mean your ability to make a difference will be limited by the constraints of the rules and procedures of the organisation that employs you. For this reason I became self employed and would never look back, it was trading a 'secure' job for the responsibility of managing my own workload and engineering my own profitability. So far it has worked out far better financially and spiritually? than I expected. Its not a job that should give life satisfaction (pretty sad in my opinion) it is the money gained by work which should provide the opportunity to obtain satisfaction and fund worthwhile life experiences.

wontfallforit

hullight wrote: »

I work as a debt collector and even I feel all warm and tingly at work. I can take lower payments than our clients might, I can offer help and give people places to go for help (like charities), I can be sympathetic and give people breathing space when they need it.

You can find good in anything.

A friend of mine works in collections and describes it as the most fulfilling job that she's ever had, on the grounds that she truly helps people. That really helped me get rid of my stereotypical view of debt collectors in general, as it's not a job I'd normally associate with helping people.

dave4545454

unfortunately the majority of jobs give no satisfaction and self worth because basically the person is there just to make the boss richer and you're just a number. however voluntary work where you are helping people and making a difference to this world are extremely rewarding

briona

nirelandguy wrote: »

I'm not going to harp on about the pitfalls of my job, I just want to know what sort of jobs are there out there that make you feel like what your doing really matters or is worthwhile? I think its an area I would like to get into, something like the work you do volunteering only I would need to get paid, min wage would be fine.

No ONE role is the key to happiness and job satisfaction. I have had jobs I have loved and jobs I have hated – interestingly my job title was exactly the same for each.

To find job satisfaction, you first need to decide what you are looking for from a job, e.g., what would make you happy. For me, job satisfaction comes from a combination of factors:

1. Remuneration: It doesn't have to be a huge wage, it just has to feel as though I am being justly rewarded. I have worked for 16K and been really happy and I have worked for 21K and been utterly miserable. Most recently I've worked for 42K and been pretty damn happy!

2: People: Do you actually like your colleagues? Would you socialise with any of them outside work? Are they supportive? Could you go to your manager with a problem?

3: Appreciation: OK, so I shouldn't need it but it is always nice to be told you've done a good job. Having someone notice, and appreciate what you do makes you feel valued and more inclined to continue to do a good job!

4: Flexibility: There are days when you just feel like cr*p so it's nice to be able to leave 30 minutes earlier. I've worked for people who have been flexible in this regard and then there are people who have steadfastly refused to allow you to leave one minute earlier than close of business. Recently I worked longer hours every Monday-Thursday so I could finish at 1:30pm on a Friday.

5: Variance: Are you doing the same thing day in, day out or do you go into work never knowing what the day will bring?

6: Progression opportunities: Even if there's no ladder to climb in this job, will it help you in another? Do you have a career plan, and if so, how does this job fit with it?

Briona