Comments on: 12 Factors to Look For in a Job Other than a Paycheck http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/05/21/12-factors-to-look-for-in-a-job-other-than-a-paycheck/ Own less. Live more. Finding minimalism in a world of consumerism. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:20:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: About taking wise career choices. http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/05/21/12-factors-to-look-for-in-a-job-other-than-a-paycheck/comment-page-1/#comment-71084 About taking wise career choices. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:28:40 +0000 http://www.becomingminimalist.com/?p=3496#comment-71084 [...] finish this post with some inspiring conclusions I recommend to read 12 Factors to Look for in a Job Other than a Paycheck by Joshua Becker. It covers factors such [...] [...] finish this post with some inspiring conclusions I recommend to read 12 Factors to Look for in a Job Other than a Paycheck by Joshua Becker. It covers factors such [...]

]]> By: Sharmaine http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/05/21/12-factors-to-look-for-in-a-job-other-than-a-paycheck/comment-page-1/#comment-33485 Sharmaine Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:02:40 +0000 http://www.becomingminimalist.com/?p=3496#comment-33485 Great ideas to keep us on track. When out walking with my husband about 3 months ago, I told him that there was something lacking in my work life. We were both surprised as I really liked my job, got on really well with everyone, and felt valued at work. We talked at length - and then it came to me! I have always worked part time for large organisations, and had recently started volunteering at a school working with children who need extra help due to autism, aspergers, cerebral palsy or perhaps they just need more help with intellectual stuff. I realised that I wanted to "grow" someone's quality of life instead of "growing" a corporation's profit. Within a month, my volunteer position became a permanent paid one - and I have all the school holidays! Now all I need to do is minimalise my home - one item at a time!!! Great ideas to keep us on track. When out walking with my husband about 3 months ago, I told him that there was something lacking in my work life. We were both surprised as I really liked my job, got on really well with everyone, and felt valued at work. We talked at length – and then it came to me! I have always worked part time for large organisations, and had recently started volunteering at a school working with children who need extra help due to autism, aspergers, cerebral palsy or perhaps they just need more help with intellectual stuff. I realised that I wanted to “grow” someone’s quality of life instead of “growing” a corporation’s profit. Within a month, my volunteer position became a permanent paid one – and I have all the school holidays! Now all I need to do is minimalise my home – one item at a time!!!

]]> By: Denise Thornton http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/05/21/12-factors-to-look-for-in-a-job-other-than-a-paycheck/comment-page-1/#comment-22964 Denise Thornton Fri, 24 Sep 2010 02:02:18 +0000 http://www.becomingminimalist.com/?p=3496#comment-22964 Being able to do work you love (and the 12 factors you include above are good ones) is worth a lot more than a big paycheck. Perhaps in these economically hard times, more and more people will start to work for love rather than money and find they are ultimately happier. I'm a free lance writer, and I love to get paid for my work, but I volunteer about half of my writing (for newsletters of environmental organizations and the like) and that feels very good. Ideally, as Vincent mentioned, I love to work on a project that I think is meaningful AND get paid. But minimal living makes it possible to do both. Denise Being able to do work you love (and the 12 factors you include above are good ones) is worth a lot more than a big paycheck.
Perhaps in these economically hard times, more and more people will start to work for love rather than money and find they are ultimately happier.
I’m a free lance writer, and I love to get paid for my work, but I volunteer about half of my writing (for newsletters of environmental organizations and the like) and that feels very good.
Ideally, as Vincent mentioned, I love to work on a project that I think is meaningful AND get paid. But minimal living makes it possible to do both.
Denise

]]> By: Realities of the Factors to Consider for a Job Other than a Paycheck | The Hub of Gen Y Unconvention http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/05/21/12-factors-to-look-for-in-a-job-other-than-a-paycheck/comment-page-1/#comment-22208 Realities of the Factors to Consider for a Job Other than a Paycheck | The Hub of Gen Y Unconvention Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:11:39 +0000 http://www.becomingminimalist.com/?p=3496#comment-22208 [...] A few months ago, Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist posted the following 12 factors when looking for a job other than a paycheck: [...] [...] A few months ago, Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist posted the following 12 factors when looking for a job other than a paycheck: [...]

]]> By: You’re richer than you think! « Healing Streams http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/05/21/12-factors-to-look-for-in-a-job-other-than-a-paycheck/comment-page-1/#comment-21592 You’re richer than you think! « Healing Streams Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:44:13 +0000 http://www.becomingminimalist.com/?p=3496#comment-21592 [...] world! (To find out how rich you are click here.) I followed the links to this bog post entitled “Benefits of Minimalism”.  I’m of the opinion that we enjoy reading writers who espouse our values so I was pretty [...] [...] world! (To find out how rich you are click here.) I followed the links to this bog post entitled “Benefits of Minimalism”.  I’m of the opinion that we enjoy reading writers who espouse our values so I was pretty [...]

]]> By: 12 Factors to Look For in a Job Other than a Paycheck « Blogger Boy's Guide To Life http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/05/21/12-factors-to-look-for-in-a-job-other-than-a-paycheck/comment-page-1/#comment-19112 12 Factors to Look For in a Job Other than a Paycheck « Blogger Boy's Guide To Life Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:29:25 +0000 http://www.becomingminimalist.com/?p=3496#comment-19112 [...] 12 Factors to Look For in a Job Other than a Paycheck Filed Under: self-help tips by fazdlee isa — Leave a comment June 8, 2010 Taken from the net [...] [...] 12 Factors to Look For in a Job Other than a Paycheck Filed Under: self-help tips by fazdlee isa — Leave a comment June 8, 2010 Taken from the net [...]

]]> By: links for 2010-05-28 « riverrun by meaghn | beta http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/05/21/12-factors-to-look-for-in-a-job-other-than-a-paycheck/comment-page-1/#comment-18528 links for 2010-05-28 « riverrun by meaghn | beta Sat, 29 May 2010 03:07:18 +0000 http://www.becomingminimalist.com/?p=3496#comment-18528 [...] 12 Factors to Look For in a Job Other than a Paycheck | Becoming Minimalist “Never continue in a job you don’t enjoy. If you’re happy in what you’re doing, you’ll like yourself, you’ll have inner peace. And if you have that, along with physical health, you’ll have more success than you could possibly have imagined.” – Roger Caras [...] [...] 12 Factors to Look For in a Job Other than a Paycheck | Becoming Minimalist “Never continue in a job you don’t enjoy. If you’re happy in what you’re doing, you’ll like yourself, you’ll have inner peace. And if you have that, along with physical health, you’ll have more success than you could possibly have imagined.” – Roger Caras [...]

]]> By: Patent Baristas » simplify | the benefits of minimalism http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/05/21/12-factors-to-look-for-in-a-job-other-than-a-paycheck/comment-page-1/#comment-18513 Patent Baristas » simplify | the benefits of minimalism Fri, 28 May 2010 19:00:59 +0000 http://www.becomingminimalist.com/?p=3496#comment-18513 [...] declutter their home, and simplify their life, you can experience some of the same freedom.  Becoming Minimalist offers the most important lessons they have learned through the process in their new e-book: [...] [...] declutter their home, and simplify their life, you can experience some of the same freedom.  Becoming Minimalist offers the most important lessons they have learned through the process in their new e-book: [...]

]]> By: Vincent - B-basic.com (from the Netherlands) http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/05/21/12-factors-to-look-for-in-a-job-other-than-a-paycheck/comment-page-1/#comment-18371 Vincent - B-basic.com (from the Netherlands) Sun, 23 May 2010 08:06:04 +0000 http://www.becomingminimalist.com/?p=3496#comment-18371 Great post. I do have to say that actually getting a paycheck is a pro as well ;) Of course all reasons listed above are much more important! Nice to have found your website. Vincent Great post. I do have to say that actually getting a paycheck is a pro as well ;) Of course all reasons listed above are much more important!

Nice to have found your website.

Vincent

]]> By: Martijn http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2010/05/21/12-factors-to-look-for-in-a-job-other-than-a-paycheck/comment-page-1/#comment-18359 Martijn Sat, 22 May 2010 12:22:17 +0000 http://www.becomingminimalist.com/?p=3496#comment-18359 I've noticed that most of these factors are related to your emotional state and its relation with your personal environment. I completely agree that any job you are willing to do for the long term should have those factors. But I think there are also a couple of practical factors (other than the size of your pay-check) that could greatly improve your life. Things like formal or casual dress-code, the ability to take the day off, enough time to develop your personal interest and the commuting distance. If I had to choose between jobs where I would be in traffic a couple of hours every day or having that time to sit at home in your garden enjoying life, I wouldn't hesitate. I’ve noticed that most of these factors are related to your emotional state and its relation with your personal environment. I completely agree that any job you are willing to do for the long term should have those factors.
But I think there are also a couple of practical factors (other than the size of your pay-check) that could greatly improve your life. Things like formal or casual dress-code, the ability to take the day off, enough time to develop your personal interest and the commuting distance. If I had to choose between jobs where I would be in traffic a couple of hours every day or having that time to sit at home in your garden enjoying life, I wouldn’t hesitate.

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