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« on: May 30, 2015, 06:19:47 »
Are you aged 32 and with an easy commute?   If so ...

http://i100.independent.co.uk/article/people-in-britain-reach-the-age-of-job-contentment-at-32--lJRupNd3Wb

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On average British people start to feel happy with their job at the age of 32 and usually reach this stage of contentment earlier than they get married.

A new survey by Reed.co.uk has found that on average it takes three job moves to feel fulfilled at work and that most people rate a good work/life balance above salary when it comes to career satisfaction.

The survey found that the following 10 factors were most important for contentment at work:

1. Easy daily commute ..
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« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2015, 09:10:16 »
Quote from: grahame on May 30, 2015, 06:19:47
Are you aged 32 and with an easy commute?   If so ...

http://i100.independent.co.uk/article/people-in-britain-reach-the-age-of-job-contentment-at-32--lJRupNd3Wb

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On average British people start to feel happy with their job at the age of 32 and usually reach this stage of contentment earlier than they get married.

A new survey by Reed.co.uk has found that on average it takes three job moves to feel fulfilled at work and that most people rate a good work/life balance above salary when it comes to career satisfaction.

The survey found that the following 10 factors were most important for contentment at work:

1. Easy daily commute ..
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Sadly I am 44 and whilst my commute is easy in theory, I have to rely on NR» (Network Rail - home page)'s flaky infrastructure and FGW▸ (First Great Western)'s even flakier trains.......... Sad
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2. Cool / fun work space
3. Good work / life balance
4. Salary
5. Job security
6. Work social events
7. Working alongside inspiring colleagues
8. Good promotion prospects
9. Extra holiday
10. Dress down Friday

Strange that the list doesn't include satisfying and worthwhile work.
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« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2015, 13:28:31 »
Quote from: grahame on May 30, 2015, 06:19:47
Are you aged 32 and with an easy commute?   If so ...

http://i100.independent.co.uk/article/people-in-britain-reach-the-age-of-job-contentment-at-32--lJRupNd3Wb

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On average British people start to feel happy with their job at the age of 32 and usually reach this stage of contentment earlier than they get married.

A new survey by Reed.co.uk has found that on average it takes three job moves to feel fulfilled at work and that most people rate a good work/life balance above salary when it comes to career satisfaction.

The survey found that the following 10 factors were most important for contentment at work:

1. Easy daily commute ..
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roughly ten years to go until I reach 32. Having already had two job moves I feel I may have racked up a few more by then...  Roll Eyes Grin
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