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Motivation vs Job Satisfaction: What's the Difference?
Motivation asks: "What moves me to act or invest effort?" Job satisfaction asks: "How positively do I evaluate my job experience?"
Motivated + dissatisfied
They may work hard because the job provides income, experience or career access while still disliking the environment.
Satisfied + moderately motivated
They may enjoy their workplace but have limited ambition for additional responsibility.
Motivated + satisfied
Their work may provide both meaningful reasons to invest and a positive employment experience. Different interventions may be required for each state.
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