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Job satisfaction tends to come from fulfillment and the people you work with rather than the pay. The salary contributes to satisfaction if you are poor or low income. After about $40,000 a year, the work itself is more important to the individual.
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For example, if you are living comfortably and do not need much else going to work would not be enjoyable if you did not like the work you are doing or the people you work with. While everyone likes money, there are all different kinds of jobs, so satisfaction is key.