Why Pursuing a Career Will Make You Happier Than Just a Job

When it comes to making money there is a difference between something that you call a “job” and something that you call a “career.”  Many people never know the difference and don’t have the joy of being able to truly enjoy what it is that they do rather than just earning a paycheck.

Having a career means that what you are doing is a part of who you are and what you care about rather than just being a place you go to get paid.  There are a variety of benefits to pursuing a career over a job, here are the ones that stand out the most.

You Will Make More Money

It is no secret that usually a career that you had to get special training and experience for will pay more money than an entry level job which requires no special skills.

Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can certainly give your more freedom in your life in order to be able to pursue happiness.

Having control of your finances and receiving enough money to pay for your life comfortably rather than drowning in debt is the mark of someone who has a career rather than a paycheck.

You Will Have Passion For What You Do

There is a great satisfaction waking up every day and being excited about what you do for a living.  People who see their job as a time card which pays them only for their time don’t have the same zest for getting up and moving.

Having a career which is a reflection of who you are as a person ignites passion and enthusiasm which lacks from only a job.

You Will Be More Fulfilled

If you aren’t interested in what you do every day all day, this is a quick recipe for becoming unhappy very quickly and not getting enjoyment out of your daily routine.

Since the average person spends between 35-45 hours a week at their place of employment, it is important to like what you do.

You Will Be More Respected By Friends and Family

While your job doesn’t define you entirely as a human being there is certainly something to be said about someone that has applied themselves to a special skill in a career that improves them as a person and contributes to society in a unique way.

You will find that if you have a career which is interesting and excites you, you will be a more interesting and exciting person to others.  Your friends and family will admire your dedication and commitment to something that is unique and full of hard work that you have committed your time to.

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