Why do you work?

 

The obvious reason is money and what the money can provide. Today’s workers want more

than the money – particularly younger workers. To look deeper, ask a person who cannot find work.

Their answers will be many and varied - dignity, independence, sense of self worth, connection with

like-minded others, or any of the many other virtues that give life meaning for them. 

 

We’re hearing lots today that says not to put your financial investments into one basket.

Why put all your self-investments into work?  There are many joys in life that money can't buy and

desires that work can never fulfill. To find what gives your life meaning, look beyond the money you

make to the benefits you crave – passions that bring you to life, whether you're at work, home or play.

 

This can help you be clearer about

-          what gives meaning to your life and

-          the mix of work, home and play interests that bring life to your meaning.

                                                            - Peter Nicholls

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Think about the following and send me your answers:

1. What are the non-monetary benefits you get from work?
2. Do you get any of those benefits from non-work interests?
3. If yes, tell me a bit about how these benefits add value to your work and life?

                                                                                                

Peter Nicholls

Director, Work Leisure International

Helping you achieve work/life success. Your way...your passions

23A Tarlton Street Somerton Park SA 5044 Australia

Phone/Fax: 61 8 8295 2679; mob: 0417 817 027

email: peter@workleisure.com web: www.workleisure.com ; Skype workleisure

 

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