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Ten Signs That You Are Getting Enough ROI From Your Career
Is your time investment well-spent or is it a loss?
We spend more time working than any other activity besides sleep. That is a huge time and energy investment. It is important to ask yourself regularly if you are satisfied with what your career is giving back to you. Here are a few points to use as a checklist to evaluate your career ROI.
1/Your Material Needs Are Met
You are not struggling financially. You can pay all of your bills and your standard of living is quite good. You are able to purchase real estate, put aside money into various savings and investments, and don’t feel worried or anxious about money.
2/ You Feel Invigorated By Your Work
Your job is challenging but never boring. You feel interested in and inspired by the company’s mission and your role in it, never drained or indifferent. No one can perform well for long if they are in a job that is sucking their energy dry.
3/ You Get to Use Your Strengths On the Job Every Day
If you are analytical, you get to analyze information in your job. If you are creative, the same thing. Whatever your role is, you are using your…
