Table of Contents
Introduction
- Some people find themselves stuck in careers they are unhappy about. That is because they did not choose the major wisely while in studying.
- The major one chooses when studying determines the type of job one acquires in future.
- However, unsatisfied employees are likely to face various problems from work stress.
- This document outlines the problems, possible solutions and reasoning behind them.
Problems
- Some of the problems employees face due to lack of satisfaction in their jobs include;
- Emotional burnout resulting from constant workplace stress; Maslach and Leiter emphasize that stress is considerably more severe in those who hate their jobs and gain no satisfaction from work (2016).
- Both physical and mental health of people influenced by low-paying jobs.(Stafford ,2017).
It is reasonable to consider the own interests, goals, and preferences in the first instance and possible income on a second-priority basis
Solutions
- For one to avoid landing in unsatisfying occupation, they should consider the following:
- One should choose a subject intertwined with the profession one would like to master, which, should be appealing.
- Try a profession from the list of most income-generating ones, hence a subject, a degree in which is needed to apply for the appropriate vacancy, as a major. According to Torpey, the highest-paying sectors in business involve finance-related management and analysis (2017).
- It is critical to take personal characteristics into account when deciding what to specialize in.
- Analyze the labor market thoroughly to ensure that there is a sufficient amount of vacancies (Torpey, 2016). An occupation with many jobs offers better employment prospects.
It is essential to remember that hardly any job is well-paid immediately after the employment. Normally, wages grow together with experience, which means the need for significant dedication and diligence that are crucial for acquiring a higher qualification.
Reasoning behind the solutions given
- Some jobs require a sociable and friendly individual, while others need high concentration more peculiar to introverts. One should choose their field according to their personal traits.
- A high-paying job reduces the employees’ stress when most of their needs are easily met by the salary, thus, job satisfaction.
- An occupation with many jobs offers better employment prospects.
- An appealing job is interesting and enjoyable, hence, job satisfaction.
References
Maslach, Ch., & Leiter, M. P. (2016). Understanding the burnout experience: recent research and its implications for psychiatry. World Psychiatry, 15(2), 103–111. Web.
Stafford, J. (2017). Having a bad job can be worse for your health than being unemployed. Web.
Torpey, E. (2016). Business careers with high pay. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Web.