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With unemployment at 7.8%, most of TJMS listeners have jobs, but that doesn’t mean they’re happy with them. A recent study by UC, Berkley found that only 48% of participants said they were “very satisfied” with their work. That said, that same study also found that people WANT to work. When asked if they had enough money to live comfortably for the rest of their lives, would they work or stop working, over 70% said they would continue working. The takeaway is that people get a lot of satisfaction from their jobs, even if they don’t love them, but you might as well love your work if you’re going to dedicate so much of your life to it.

What should you do if you aren’t happy at your job?

The first rule of thumb is NOT to leave your job until you’ve secured a new one. I cannot stress this enough. It’s always easier to get a job from a job. If it’s not the specific work environment that’s bothering you but the nature of your work itself, consider switching careers entirely. It’s never too late for a fresh start, and there are a number of fast-growing fields with low barriers to entry.

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Listen to what Mellody Hobson said about it here

(Source: Black America Web)