The surprising truth about why some people have better jobs than others.
Why are some jobs better than others?
Well, it largely depends on people’s preferences. In other words, one person’s dream job may be another person’s nightmare.
And yet, there are also clearly some universal or at least generalizable parameters that make most people accept the idea that some jobs are objectively better than others—or at least seen by most as generally preferable.
Jobs that grant people a degree of control over how and when they work (e.g., creative professionals, entrepreneurs, and researchers) tend to score higher on satisfaction than those defined by micromanagement or rigid supervision.
For example, jobs that pay well, offer stability, and provide opportunities for growth are almost universally considered better. A tenured professorship, a senior engineering role at a reputable company, or a stable medical position all combine financial security with long-term prospects and prestige. In contrast, poorly paid, insecure, or dead-end roles (like gig work with no benefits or exploitative manual labor with long brutal shifts and an alienating experience) are widely viewed as worse, even if a few individuals might value their flexibility or simplicity.
Read the complete Fast Company article BY Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic: https://www.fastcompany.com/91425835/surprising-truth-about-why-some-people-have-better-jobs-than-others
