Is a 'dream job' really possible?
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Our Work Happiness
A dream job is a goal that many want to attain, and is part of our pursuit of happiness. Happiness, in this case, is not the pleasure-seeking kind, but that which comes from meaning, purpose and good relations.
One has to understand, identify and implement the strategies that boost our happiness while working, thereby increasing our productivity and job satisfaction.
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Giving People Control Of Their Decisions
- For employers, happy workers translate into more profit.
- People are happy when they are in control of their work.
- Work from home makes them happier even if they end up doing more work than they would at the office, as it is hard to switch off.
- People who have more control on their work-life, would have the ability to make it less stressful, but it may or may not lead to real happiness.
- As people work more, they end up damaging their work-life balance, even if they have a choice.
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The Dream Job: Creative Professions
Creative work fits the definition of a ‘dream job’ to the hilt, as many people dream of doing stuff they love, like making great paintings, sculpting, writing scripts, and then getting paid for it too.
The problem is that society does not educate or finding purpose and meaning using our creative energy, and one has to find it on their own.
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The Early Struggle And Eventual Happiness
The early struggle is crucial to shape us and help us identify what makes us happy.
The problem is that everyone’s happiness is defined by them only, and one has to go through the rite of passage to reach their level of happiness and freedom.
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