Why Career Decisions Should Consider Contribution
A career is more than a way of earning income.
For many people, it is also one of the major ways they spend their abilities, time and energy.
That makes contribution worth considering when choosing a career.
What Kind of Value Do I Want to Create?
Instead of asking only:
- What pays well?
- What sounds interesting?
- What is prestigious?
- What job can I get?
consider another question:
What kind of value do I want my work to create?
This does not mean money is unimportant.
Income matters.
Security matters.
Career opportunity matters.
But contribution adds another dimension.
Connecting the Dots
A person may discover that they are particularly good at solving certain problems, helping certain groups of people, creating certain things or improving certain systems.
That insight can influence career exploration.
It can help connect:
Natural Gifts → Skills → Values → Problems → Contribution → Career Options
This is a more complete approach than choosing a career based on a single factor.
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