Most of us would want to have a full time job because this is a meaningful way to contribute to society and become a productive member of the community. Not just that but having such kind of a job gives you a sense of self-worth and satisfaction, and is something to be proud of. The most important benefit, of course, is that you get paid more for full time work, which in turn means that you can benefit from all the fantastic things that society has to give us, which are things that you usually have to pay for.

The Need for a Full Time Job:

Like it or not, the reality is that we need to work full time to make it in life. The only exceptions are for househusbands or housewives and full time students. The elderly also do not have to work (anymore). Meanwhile, there are people with disabilities who technically aren’t able to work properly, but who are often still looked down upon just because they stay at home. Clearly, society expects us to work, and is constructed in such a way that we really need to work.

This is also one of the reasons why you need to think long and hard about the career that you want to pursue. You need to consider things such as the benefits of that job, how much it pays, what are the growth opportunities that it offers, how many hours you will need to work, and so on. Naturally, long before that, you will need to get the necessary education to qualify for that particular job.

Choosing the Kind of Work:

It is true that we work to live and not the other way around. That doesn’t mean, however, that we should be compelled to do something that we don’t enjoy. We spend around a third of our lives at work, which is a significant amount of time. Thus, when you go to work, it should be somewhere that you like to be, doing something that you enjoy doing. You also have to be careful, because it is not unheard of for people to work too hard, usually because they feel that such is expected of them. This can result into problems at home, with their spouse and children feeling neglected.

On the other hand, it is often said that people are “workaholics” because they feel they have to work that hard. They worry that, if they don’t work more than what is expected of them, they will miss out on a promotion, bonus, or commission. Thus, it is of vital importance that you find a balance. It is indeed necessary to have a full time job, but you also have to be able to live your life the way you want it.

Looking for a Job:

When you start looking for a job, try the internet, local newspapers, job boards, and so on. Those who have a genuine desire to work will always be able to find a company to hire them. That said, the better you are at what you do, the easier it will be for you to beat the competition in getting the job that you desire.