How to Know You Found the Right Job

We probably all have had at least one job in our life that was considered less than our dream job. The thought of going to work day after day with nothing to look forward to other than going home and weekends can be extremely depressing. You will probably spend more time at work than at home so you should work where you are happiest. If you find the right job, you will become happier and more productive. It doesn’t matter what type of work you do. The important thing is that it is something you enjoy and can feel proud of. Whether you are an administrative assistant or a surgeon makes no difference when it comes to what being successful really is. Before you accept a job offer, there are some important things to consider.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Detailed job description
• Good vibes of the job

1. At a job interview, you should always ask for a tour of the offices. Is there sufficient space for everyone or is there more than one person at a cubicle with stacks of paper everywhere. Do the offices appear clean? Is there a cafeteria or break room to have your lunch? Are people smiling? Do they appear friendly? Remember, if you take the job being offered to you, you will work with these people every day.
   Make sure your potential boss is someone who you think you could work well with. Unfortunately, many of us know what it’s like to have an ogre for a boss. Are your colleagues social after work hours? Work is a great way to make friends and many working people get together after a hard week of work to celebrate on a regular basis.
2. Find out about your benefits. Sometimes, it is more valuable to have good benefits with an average salary than to have no benefits with a higher salary. Companies also give perks. Get information on what these are. Depending on what field you’re in, your company may give their employees discounts on anything ranging from ticket events to merchandise or even travel accommodations.
3. Ask about the hours. Is the company flexible with hours? If you have medical or dental appointments you should know how to schedule them. Companies can either have their employees use their sick time or not personal time where other companies allow their employees not use either. Know your vacation time, personal days and sick days. Find out if they can be carried over or if they must be used within the year.
4. The location of the job is important. This will determine how you commute to work, transportation expenses and the time it takes for you to get there. A long commute to and from work each day can be extremely stressful and affect your life tremendously. Also, make sure your job is in a safe place where the parking area is well lit for late nights at work. Going through less than desirable neighborhoods can also be an issue to consider.
5. Last but not least, is this job for you? Besides all the above factors, is this the work you want to do? Ask yourself what you see yourself in five years or ten. If you have a positive answer to what applies to you, then you know you found the right job.