Is Money The Most Important Aspect Of A Job?

Is money the most important aspect of a job?

Imagine if someone walked up to you and asked the question stated above. 

For some of you, the answer would be an almost immediate- 'YES! I mean, who wouldn't want to have a lot of 'dinero' sitting pretty in their account? It seems almost unrealisitic and stupid to say no, though some would beg to differ.

Money means a whole lot in today's world. You literally need it to survive. From paying rent, to purchasing food, to settling bills, the impact of money in life cannot be denied. 

It is definitely an important aspect of a job and should be taken into consideration when searching for one, but is it the most important aspect though? And if not, then what is?

Follow me on this journey as we examine aspects of a job we can consider as important, or I daresay more important than money;

1. Satisfaction:

This sounds almost absurd, you might have even muttered a 'yeah right' under your breath. You were probably expecting to hear something else and certainly not this. However, hear me out. The Oxford Dictionary defines job satisfaction as a feeling of fulfilment or enjoyment that a person derives from their job. 

Here's what a CEO has to say:

"If you are passionate about your job, you are likely to take an active interest in learning every aspect of the business," says Patrice Rice, CEO and founder of Patrice & Associates. "This not only sets you on the path toward success, it also helps you get through the daily grind."

Job satisfaction and passion are closely intertwined. 

They spur you to do more, and be the best at what you do. 

No matter how much people try to downplay the effect of passion in work, the fact still remains that it's easier, and more fulfilling to invest blood, sweat, and tears in a job you are passionate about than one you're simply in for the 'dough'.

At the end of the day it all boils down to you. Would you rather have a job that paid serious cash, but gave you absolutely no sense of fulfilment whatsoever, or would you prefer a job that added a spring in your step on the way to work, something you absolutely loved doing and couldn’t wait to get your hands on?

2. Personal development and growth:

Jobs come with responsibilities that drive you past your limit, stretching and blowing the caps off your capacity bottles. Sometimes, you find yourself doing things you never thought possible. 

Eighty percent of the time, these feature set the ground for growth. Skills such as time management, creativity, adaptability, flexibility, and so much more are harnessed in individuals given to their crafts overtime.

"When I worked as an IT consultant at a known firm in Nigeria, I became proactive. I learnt how to put things in order because I had to meet up with deadlines" says Tunde, a promising Nigerian lad.

There are many like Tunde today, well not exactly, but you get the point.

To drive home the point, paint this scenario of a bright young lady fresh out of college with a degree in finance. This girl has little or no experience, but has however landed a job at a finance firm. Seven years down the line, this seemingly clueless girl has become a professional. She has been able to handle multiple tasks thrown at her, and has gotten a firm grip over the reins of her profession. With the job came exposure, and training that accelerated her growth overtime. 

As much as we would like to think of jobs as avenues we can get something out of( ie money), it should also be duly noted that jobs are avenues that spur growth in an individual.

3. Network:

A wise person once said "Your network determines your networth". 

I cannot begin to emphasize the value of human relationships. Infact, a wiseman once said that a wealthy man was not one with a lot of money, but one who had people. 
A good job affords you the opportunity to meet people from different walks of life and with varying ideologies.

Some of the best relationships people have had came from the workplace. Some of the greatest achievements came with the help of connections established at work as well.

Yeah, money is good -wait let me rephrase that- money is great! But it isn't the only important aspect of a job, others exist and sometimes they're just as important ,or I dare say more important than money in a job.