Are You Happy at Work? 4 Clues

These days there is a lot of conversation about employee satisfaction and happiness.  Company consistently evaluate and add perks and benefits in an attempt to achieve this happiness.  Unlimited time off, flexible work schedules, and even stocked break rooms are some of the ways companies work to ensure their employees are happy and love their jobs.

Here are some clues to help you determine if you love your job and are happy:

1.     Passion—if you feel passionate about your job already, congratulations.  However, for many people the passion for their job is harder to quantify.  Take some time to evaluate your job and task that you love or feel passionate about.  Once you identify the areas of your job that make you happy, ask your manager to increase those responsibilities.  This will help you increase the areas of your positon you feel passionate about and create more happiness.

2.     Independence—everyone wants a job that offers a little bit of flexibility, whether that’s the opportunity to choose roles on projects, the ability work from home or go to your child’s school pay.   This flexibility can help with your work life balance and make your job happier.

3.     Cultural Fit—this term gets used too much, but creating friendships at work and having camaraderie can help you find happiness at work.

4.     Compensation—we all want to be valued for the work we perform.  This compensation includes not only your salary, but benefits and perks.  Money alone can’t buy happiness at work, but being under compensated can quickly lead to discontent.