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Job Satisfaction vs Career Satisfaction

Job satisfaction relates more closely to your experience in a particular job.

Career satisfaction is broader.

It concerns the direction and experience of your career over time.

Job Satisfaction

Relates to your experience in a specific role. Someone may dislike their current employer because of poor management but still love the profession. Job satisfaction may be low while career satisfaction remains high.

Career Satisfaction

Relates to the broader direction of your career over time. A person may have a comfortable job with good colleagues but increasingly question whether the overall career direction fits them.

The key question before making major decisions

Is the problem my occupation, my current role, or my current work environment? The answer can lead to very different actions.

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