How to Make Sure Your Job Fits You

1. Is what I do really worthwhile? In other words: Does my work make a difference to people? Does it help people? Am I adding something of value to the world? Doing something worthwhile makes us feel worthwhile and can compensate for other shortcomings in the position.

我做的工作值得吗?或者：我做的工作能改变别人的生活吗?它能帮助别人吗?我为世界创造了价值吗?做有意义的事情能让我们充实，它也能弥补工作的其他缺陷。

2. Do I enjoy my job? Do you you get a buzz from what you do?

我喜欢自己的工作吗?工作能让你高兴吗?

3. Am I learning? If you are still developing and learning in the job then it is an investment of your time. If you have stopped learning and are repeating experiences then it may be time for a change.

我是否有学习?如果在工作中你仍在发展和学习，那么工作是一种时间上的投资。如果你已经停止不前而且每天重复同样的事情，那么，是时候考虑更换工作了。

4. Does this job lead to somewhere I want to go? Is this experience useful in preparing you for something else you might want to do?

这份工作能帮我达到我的目标吗?这种工作经验是否能为你的目标奠定基础?

5. Am I well paid? On an objective assessment are you fairly compensated for what you contribute?

这份工作的薪水高吗?如果客观评价的话，你的付出是否得到了公平的回报?

6. Do I get on with my boss? A difficult boss can make your time at work miserable. If you answer this question “no”, then see the article ‘What to do if you do not get on with your boss.’

我和上司相处得好吗?一个难缠的上司会让你觉得在工作时度日如年。如果你对这个问题的回答是否定的，那么可以看文章《和上司不和怎么办》( ‘What to do if you do not get on with your boss.’)

7. Do I get on with my colleagues? A good social environment and friendly workmates can make up for many other problems at work.

我和同事相处得好吗?一个好的人际环境和友善的同事可以弥补工作的其他问题。

8. Am I empowered to be creative and do things my way? This is more important for some people than others. Does it matter for you?

我能否富有创造性地按照自己的思路来做事?这个问题有些人很在乎。你在乎吗?

9. Is my work/life balance acceptable? Most people would like more time with their families but work is demanding so they accept some kind of balance. Are you getting at least the minimum free time you need to live your life?

我的工作和生活是否平衡?大多数人希望有更多的时间陪伴家人，但是工作任务却很繁重，于是他们只能接受自己并不喜欢的平衡。你是否有一些自由时间来过自己想要的生活?

10. Is my job title prestigious? This really matters to some people but is irrelevant to others. Do you feel proud when you tell people where you work and what you do?

我的工作是否有声望?一些人的确关注这个问题，但另外一些人却不以为然。当你告诉别人你在哪里工作或做什么时，你是否有自豪感?