Benefits Of A Career And Personal Life - 1624 Words

â€Å"You’re fired!† are the words an employee hopes to never hear. An employee in a work environment free of problems and challenges for themselves should be able to avoid hearing these words. Employees may not achieve immediate success but if placed in the right career they will be able to work their way to that goal. In a country known for working more than others, it is important to maintain a balance between one’s career and personal life. Employees must not expect to be the center of innovation at all times but must be able to rely on good leadership to guide their work. A career must offer suitable pay and benefits to an employee to sustain his or her life based off of the employee’s level of training. A work environment free of low†¦show more content†¦However, it is possible for a person to achieve his or her goals, but it will not come instantly. It all begins with selecting a job that fits one’s economic needs and personal chara cter. Douglass A. McIntyre, author of â€Å"America’s Best Companies To Work For: 24/7 Wall St.,† says â€Å"well-reviewed companies are the leaders in their respective industries† showing that employees that are happy with their jobs, tend to help lead their companies to be successful. An individual that works for a company that is not right for him or her will not work as hard or be willing to put in as many hours. In turn, if an individual chooses a profession and company that meets his or her needs, then he or she will be much more willing to devote time and energy achieving their goals, creating a more fulfilling workplace for the individual. On top of work not meeting the expectations of many employees, America as a whole is known to work significantly more than other developed countries. Jordan Weissmann, author of â€Å"Americans, Ever Hateful of Leisure, Are More Likely to Work Nights and Weekends† has compiled data incorporating the amount of wo rk performed by Americans each week. Americans not only