Should You Only Work for Money?

“You are in a wrong job if you are in it only for the money.”

A lot of people might think that this is a satire on their helplessness. They might tell you that they work on the job because they need money. They might be saying that money is very important for them, therefore, this job is very important for them.

Well, there is some portion of truth in their belief. However, here is something you need to remember.

Just because the money you are getting paid is important for you, it does not make the job important for you. This implies that this job is your current necessity. However, that does not make it your dream job, or the job you should have, the job that is a perfect fit for you. Money is a necessity, however, in order to make that money, you should be enjoying doing it.

It is very important to understand this difference and keep it in your mind so that you never get used to a job that you do not like.

Working is not all about making money, working is about .living your dream, exploring your passion, and making difference in society. If you don’t feel excited about your work, no matter how much you earn, you will remain dissatisfied in your life.

How to Work on a Job That is Not Your Passion

A Zippia survey carried out in 2021 that included 1000 participants across the United States revealed that 50 percent of workers dislike the job they are doing.

If you are a person who is not satisfied with your job, what should you do if you are on a job you are not passionate about? The answer to this problem is to learn how to work on a job that is not your passion and continues to make yourself ready for your dream job. So, how do you do this?

The first thing you need to do is make yourself fit for the job you are doing, and continue building your skills and expertise to excel on the job. This will allow you to make some money and build savings and investments.

When you have savings and investments, you can quit your job and work for your dream. Since you have savings and investments, it will help you survive even when your dream job is not making you money for some time.

Things to Do When You Hate Your Job

The hard truth about jobs is there is no such thing as the perfect job. One way or another, you will always dislike your job. For a lot of people, a job is the only income source they have, so they end up loving the job they are with if they can't with the job they love.

If you are in this position, here are a few options:

Build Your Skill: If you are not enjoying your current job and want to switch jobs, you might need skills, therefore, build your resume in order to make yourself perfect for other opportunities.

Build Your Relationship: In order to excel in your career, you need to be in touch with the “who is who” of the industry. Therefore, build your professional relationship so that you have a chance of getting hired for the next great job. You can build your relationship by meeting professionals and mentors, attending workshops and seminars, etc.

Self-employment: This can be the best option if you dislike your job. You can try self-employment in the field that you like most, and do things that you like doing. Self-employment can be starting your own business or start-up, working on freelancing platforms, etc. It is not easy to take off your career with self-employment, though.

How to Get Paid More From Your Job

Do you know there is a simple strategy to get a 30 percent or even 50-60 percent pay hike with some simple tactics?

Well, this has worked for me and it will also work for you as well.

The strategy is: Get an MBA Degree

When you have a job you are paid for what you know or what you can do. If you want to get paid more, you should be knowing more or have the capabilities to do more.

What is the most essential thing that a company sees in its employees? Well, that is their ability to build revenue for the company.

What does having an MBA means? That you have better knowledge, that you can do better, and that your knowledge and skills will help the company more.

Wouldn’t the company pay more?

If the company does not pay you more, how about negotiating with the rival company for better pay? A better degree always means better pay.