Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Having a Job by Wesner PAMPHILE


            Having a job is important in one’s life. A job provides us with the money necessary to earn a living. Working and bringing in a steady paycheck provides the ability to feed one’s family, as well as provide housing, clothing, and other day-to-day necessities. Having a job provides the money to work toward an education, and having an education allows an individual to take better care of their family and allows the “Pursuit of Happiness” (“The Declaration of Independence” ushistory.org/declaration/document. 16 June 2011) in following the American Dream. 
Having a good education puts someone in a position to get a better job. A person with a high school diploma may only be considered for a lower paying job, like working at McDonalds or any fast food restaurant. However, someone with a higher education may be considered for a better position with a higher salary and more benefits. With a professional job it is possible to make advancements in lifestyle and standard of living. This also makes tuition for additional courses more affordable. Having a degree and a job often opens the opportunity to earn advanced degrees. Having a steady income enables the worker to feel like a valuable part of the household. Probably the most important aspect of working and having money is the paramount importance of feeding one’s family. Having good and healthy meals can help the family to remain healthy. Working may also provide the opportunity for upward movement to home ownership. By saving a little bit from each paycheck, it is possible to get enough money for a down payment on a house. This is one of the most important ways to change someone’s lifestyle.
When a person has a steady job, money starts coming in and action takes place, like planning to purchase the basics needed and extend the budget to buy better quality items for the house. These might include furniture, new clothes and a car if needed. It also enables one to help pay bills, reduce household debt and plan for the future. Often it is fun to go shopping at several stores, and spend money along the way. For this reason, and others it is necessary for everyone to have a job. A job also makes for a comfortable lifestyle which is essential in pursuing happiness. According to the article: Is Happiness Actually Important? “On average happy people are more successful than unhappy people at both work and love. They get better performance reviews, have more prestigious jobs, and earn higher salaries”. (Christine Carter) It is obvious that happiness is related to success. When one has a job, things work good in the household kids are happy because they can get what they ask for, like toys, going out to playgrounds, buying gifts. They enjoy having a birthday party organized or any kind of activities created for the children, such as sports or music lessons. Additionally, working allows the family to consider other activities, such as planning to go on vacation or attend a family reunion, which might also include travel.

Happiness starts with a good conversation in the house, reduces any emotional stress and increases chances for success. Therefore, having a job not only helps people to pursue happiness but also builds positive family relationships by removing financial worries and stress from the family. According to Charles D. Kerns, PHD, MBA . happiness comes from work experiences that yield positive emotions, positive thoughts, and/or positive images in people. Positive emotions in particular have the capacity to “build and broaden” people’s positive response repertoire. People who approach tasks with positivity have been found to be more productive, creative and resilient.

Earning a living is one of the most important things in society. Having a job gives a person the financial ability to provide for their family, manage household expenses and consider extras like vacations or travel. It also makes it possible to consider home ownership, which is a main part of the American Dream. And finally, the person with a good job possesses self-confidence and well-being by contributing to the household and society, and this brings happiness.


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