Work

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Work is the job that a person does especially in order to earn money or it an activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result. According to  Hornby, (2010)

Work is an activities involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result. According to Laplace, (1951)

Therefore; work refers to the use of physical strengths or mental skills in making things or producing services

1.1 SKILLS

Education and experience may make you eligible to apply for a job but, to be successful in most roles, you will need skills that you are likely to develop over time. Some will be specific to the job, but the vast majority will be so-called ‘soft skills’ that can be used in any job or employment sectors. These soft skills are employability skills, they are what makes you employable. According to Forbes,(2015)

specific skills required, such as how to operate particular pieces of machinery, or use particular computer packages that are very specific to that role or company. However, they usually want to see that you already have the other ‘soft skills’ before hiring, because they are much harder to teach. And skill will determine your personal strengths and weakness

1.2 INTERESTS

People like to be recognized and valued for what they contribute to the workplace.  Whether it involves incorporating personal interests or expanding the perimeters of their job descriptions, people generally enjoy the opportunity to personalize the job in a way that enhances their work performance. According to Forbes,(2015)

We all have the capability to do more than we think we can. But sometimes we need someone, or something, to be the catalyst to make it happen. We also need to be open to exploiting our natural abilities to the full.

1.3 STYLE

work environment you prefer, how well you will fit in at the company and with the company culture. It also helps to identify your most productive work environment.

wether your more comfortable in a traditional, more formal work environment or in a more casual office structure wether you like a team-based approach, or do you prefer doing your own thing. Avoid being dishonest, though. If there are certain environments that you absolutely cannot work in, do not say that you can handle them.But on identifting or choosing working environment try to stay relatively neutral, it is a good idea to maintain that you are flexible and adapt happily in any environment.

1.4 VALUES

Your work values are the subset of your beliefs and ideas that are related to your occupation or job. These core principles are an important part of who you are. They include things like honesty, service, self-respect, respect for others, peace, and success. Therefore, you must identify what work values you cherish the most before you choose a career or decide whether to accept a job offer. Accordung to Dawn Rosenberg Mckay, (2018)

2.0 Work would make you satisfied only if you perfome the following things.

2.1 You need to feel accomplished.

According to the survey, a sense of accomplishment is the strongest driver of happiness for employees under 35 years old.“Employees want to feel like they’re having an impact on the company, which means they need to see the results of their work.

If you want that sense of accomplishment, set benchmarks for yourself and focus on making progress toward small goals,

2.2  work that benefits other people

 it is better to give than to receive. And nowhere does this statement ring more true than when it comes to work satisfaction.There is a growing body of evidence that shows helping others is a key ingredient for life satisfaction. People who volunteer are less depressed and healthier. A randomized study showed that performing a random act of kindness makes the giver happier than when receiving something, one of the most common statements around job satisfaction was helping others. Hardy, (2013)

2.3 You need positive reinforcement

Feeling appreciated is the second-biggest driver of satisfying for workers, the survey found. “People want to feel like they are putting out great work, recognition, of course, can come in many forms from a  simple thank-you email to a promotion or salary bump. Find it in your current job: If you’re not receiving positive reinforcement from your own boss, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re underperforming. He or she just might not be great at communication. You might just need to actively solicit feedback from your manager.  (Ibd)

 2.4 You need to like your co-workers.

Employees who have good relationships with their co-workers are likely to be happy on the job than those who don’t get along well with their peers, Who you work for (and with) can be just as important as the work you do. And while you don’t have to be friends with your coworkers, it is important to know that you can get help from your colleagues when you run into problems.

though your coworkers can be either sources of help or stress in the workplace. And feeling that you have a genuine connection and can ask for help when you need it will make your working hours feel more satisfying. We all want to feel good about the work we do. But it isn’t always easy. Job satisfaction is deeply personal and difficult to quantify.

“Relationships are one of the best predictors of happiness in any field,” says Christine Carter, author of The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Home and Work.

2.5 You need some level of autonomy.

The happiness survey also found that a sense of empowerment meaning, employees can make some decisions on their own improves work happiness. You need to feel like you’re steering your own ship. Also, don’t be afraid to ask for more responsibility and oversight. Your boss may not realize that you are ready to take on something bigger.According to Internet of Encyclopedia and Philosophy (Retrived in june,20,2019)

2.6 You need to be part of something that makes you proud

Employees who are proud of their organizations are  likely to be happy at work . This goes beyond pride in your actual output, but pride in your company and what it stands for which makes sense, given that “cultural fit” is a top priority for millennial job-seekers,

2.7 A lack of major negatives

While most of the things were looking at are requirements for job satisfaction, what’s missing from your work is just as important,Some of the biggest sources of work dissatisfaction include: A long commute, Long or unpredictable working hours, Feeling unrecognized (through pay or praise), Feeling like you’re in danger (either physically or with job insecurity). Any of these qualities can quickly turn an otherwise satisfying job into a nightmare.

3.0 CONCLUSSION

There are countless benefits to finding a work that makes you satisfied, not the least of which is not having to suffer your work is so much more than a paycheck; it is a place you go to improve your skill set, It is hard to feel satisfied by your work if it is constantly a struggle. Yet while being skilled at your job helps you feel more valued, its greater quality is in allowing you to negotiate for other things that bring you life satisfaction. This could mean more flexible working hours to spend time with family, working on more meaningful and challenging also the values,moral and ethical principal should be regarded when you are doing the particupar work for the sake of peace and harmony in the society.

REFERENCE

Laplace, P. S (1951). A philosophical essay of working place: New York, United State of America.

Hardy, S (2013). The importance of work. https// theoccupiedtimes.org. Retrieved in June 20, 2019

Hornby, A. S (2010) Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary of Current English, 8th Ed. Dar- es- salaam: E&D limited

Dawn Rosenberg Mckay (2018) The importance of values in workingplace.com/general/employability-values.htmlworkingplace.com/general/employability-values.html

https://www.Forbes.com2015/02/19 Retrieved in June,21,2019

https://www.Internet of Encyclopedia and Philosophy: Moral Character: Retrived in June,20, 2019