We can all agree that there’s a big difference between a career and a job.
To help determine if you have a career or a job, ask yourself this simple question: Why do you work? If the answer relates specifically to earning money, more than likely you have a job! On the flip-side if you answered something along the lines of: to gain experience, to grow professionally, because I love what I do…then congratulations, you have a career!
A career is the pursuit of a long-term goal. It requires the use of specialized skills and (hopefully) provides you with a great deal of professional satisfaction. And, while many people factor in salary when considering career options, a career usually isn’t simply about collecting a pay check. Pursuing a career gives you a sense of self-worth and the feeling that you have a distinct place in the world.
A job, however, tends to feel a bit different.
Jobs are more about making a living than achieving a professional goal. While a job may also require special training and the use of your knowledge/skills, a job is much more likely to leave you feeling a bit unsatisfied. Similarly, where a career is part of a longer project, jobs are often short-term and tentative. Many employees feel somewhat trapped in a job—bringing to mind the expression ‘stuck in a dead-end job’—because they can’t advance or move up in the same way that one can on a career path.
Finding a career instead of a job
Increased flexibility. Greater personal and professional satisfaction. More opportunity for advancement. These are just a few of the many reasons that at PrideStaff, we prefer to help people find careers rather than jobs. There’s nothing more rewarding than working with a professional to help them find a career path that they’re passionate about.
For more information, contact PrideStaff LasVegas today. We’d be happy to discuss your career goals with you. And be sure to view our currently available careers in Las Vegas.
