A study out today by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has found that relationships with colleagues, self-worth and the nature of the job itself outweigh the pay.
Eighty per cent of the 2000 people polled said they would turn down a salary increase, if it meant working with people they disliked or an environment they loathed.
Three-quarters of respondents said they would struggle to accept a job that gave them more money if they knew it would be a lot more stressful.
This stress can come from any number of sources. An excessive commute, a dysfunctional workplace, a sociopathic boss, doing the work of two or more people … yep, we all know a typical career is likely to experience at least one of these situations along the way.
The study’s results showed that when it comes to work happiness, money is not the key driver for most of us.
With apologies to Meatloaf I can sum it up: “I would do anything for work… but I won’t do that!”
So, do you think it’s important that your job enhances you both professionally and personally? Do you need to feel valued to keep showing up every day, or does earning a big salary cushion you from the pain?
A former boss of mine observed: “Employees work hard enough not to be fired, and bosses pay just enough so that they won’t quit.”
Is this the balance we should be striving for?
via Are the people you work with more important than the pay? | LinkedIn.
Are the people you work with more important than the pay?
