Exercise: Job with Enjoyment or High Salary

QUESTION:

Some people argue that it is more important to have an enjoyable job than to earn a lot of money. Others disagree and think that a good salary leads to a better life.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

ANSWER:

It is generally believed that a satisfactory enjoyable career is vital to one’s satisfaction of life. When selecting an occupation, some people prefer the one that is lucrative, while others would rather do something that is in itself a joy to them. This essay will look into both viewpoints and help readers to analyse their merits and demerits.

It is argued by many that joy in a job should be given higher significance more important when choosing one. This is convincing because the time one spends in their career usually constitutes a significant proportion of their life time. It would be a horrible pain disappointing if the job left them unfulfilled, as the joy in a job itself is likely to lead to a happier life. Moreover, when doing something they enjoy, people tend to be more vigorous, creative and participate more actively. This results in higher competence and higher salary, therefore definitely undoubteably a better life. A good example is Mr Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft. He gave up his opportunity to acquire more knowledge and be someone else who might have earned more, but achieved a greater success in a job he enjoyed, through which he reaped great happiness.

It is, however, also true that high wage is also crucial for a better life. This is especially true in countries, such as China, where most people work for survival rather than enjoyment and luxury. Many Chinese labours, farmers and other workers work so hard just to make enough money to feed their family members and themselves. To them, choosing a job they love is an unimaginable luxury or romantic fairy tale. In addition, some people believe that they will eventually lose interest in the job that they now are interested in, and some even do not have a job of particular interest. Therefore, earnings are a more tangible factor to consider when choosing a job.

In conclusion, it is really a dilemma as to which of the two factors is more important than the other. I suggest that, to most people, both your interest in a job and the rewarding of doing the job should be considered in a balance and thoroughly before making your that crucial decision.