I had a small talk with a friend this morning regarding the above topic. Which is the 1st thing that we normally choose?
Well in my case, I prefer to put it in this order:
1) Work Satisfaction
2) Security
3) High Salary
Here’s my argument:After working for 5 years, I’ve found out that satisfaction of work is a must in my life. I don’t know about others but to me without work satisfaction I won’t be motivated to do more, no spirit, no energy and etc. That is why if you look at Google’s office (in US) their office is like their home, same goes to Microsoft, by turning their office as what the employees wishes, the can provide a better services, provide a better ideas which in the end Google and Microsoft become very successful. They give freedom to their employees. One of my friends works with Shell in I.T department, they even got a bedroom for those who are sleepy, and they can rest. That is why to me satisfaction is the top priority.
I know some people prefer salary, money is the key to motivate for you to work, people needs to work to earn money, to survive. I know salary is very important, I mean who doesn’t want a higher salary, but again as I said, sacrifice your life for money is not a healthy choice, you can’t socialize. You seldom see your families and friends. To me we must be balance, in term of work and private life. There are a lot more to explore besides working. But I’ve seen a lot of people would choose this kind of life, especially career women (My ex and current boss..hahaha).
When talk about security I can think nothing but working in the government sector. My parent wants me to work in the government to get a security. At the old days you will get a pension. But to me, working in the government won’t get you anywhere, I mean you won’t evolve, hard to expand. But a lot of people always prefer to choose security, because they don’t have worry about their future or they don’t want to become a better person. But hey, who cares anyway its your life and you can decide on your own which suit you better.
Cheers

