Not money.

Apparently a study by some clever bloke revealed that when we do our chosen job, money is not a major consideration. Other things rank above the cash when it comes to a job. Bluntly putting it, his study concluded that love of the job comes above the money you earn from it. This is not the 1st time I was told it. 1st time was told to me my engineering manger from my previous work place. He said you turn up here (work) every morning because you love your job. Not because the pay is excellent. Understandably, people in the room scoffed at his comment. But agin he reiterated his point. And I got thinking about what he said and to me at least, his point was firmly sold.

At the time I had just moved there after working at another place. And remember mornings where I just didn't get out of bed. Because I really disliked the place. Whilst at my previous place I would get in around 10 mins or so just to have a cuppa, or watch the tv with some of the guys. Even found myself staying at times up to 5hours after knock off time to help out when needed. It was a great place. Company was pretty poor (financially) but it was truly working as a real team, a family almost. Everyone, looked out for each other, covered up our short comings, it was just such a good atmosphere to work in. And when our company folded. We all moved out here to the land of sand together. Where again we were blessed with great workmates. Work itself was shitty but the comradeship was beyond measure. So many brilliant memories and times we shared.

Looking back now. With everyone gone and the current people in charge. I am willing to even take a pay cut if I could leave and have what I had before. Work to me is becoming a means to an end. Once that end is achieved, any reason for staying will be gone. And so I shall intend. Any time something frustrating, annoying, pointless, concerning, etc happens. I remind myself why I'm here. Doesn't matter that it is in reality an exercise in futility and a test of patience. In the bank, its hard cash and on paper its certifying experienced logged.

Alot of people I know disagree with the above statement. But think about it. If you worked with a totally useless company populated by evil/incompetent arseholes. And the pay was great. Yeah you would take the job, but for how long. It will get to the point when you realise. The cash may be great but a job is so much more than cash alone. You spend 2/3 of your lifetime working. A job with a great enviroment, sense of satisfaction and a sufficient rate of pay will be the 1 to get you to stay. Astronomical pay scales and shit company will keep you there a few months or a year or so. Never long term.

You DO a job for love. Not for money. My life has shown me this little realised fact. And I'm sure if you look closely enough you will find this in your life too.