MostlyHarmless
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I think most people will disagree with you there. I didn't do 26 years in the police for the money. I did it because it was a career that I thought worthwhile, that helped the community and one that gave me enormous job satisfaction. Do you think that the majority of those that are currently trying to save countless lives in the NHS are all there because of the money??? Or those that serve their country and pay the ultimate price in the armed services - don't think they do it for money!! I couldn't think of anything worse than being in a well paid job where I didn't enjoy what I was doing. Money is a factor but for the vast majority I would suggest that job satisfaction comes way above this.
Definitely this. When I joined the Navy I had no idea what I would be earning, I just wanted to do be part of it. I had no commitments then so the money didn't really matter but obviously that changes as you get older. However doing any job just because of the money is unwise and will probably result in you being stuck in a job that you hate.
I've just been lucky enough to get a signallers job but while money was a consideration, the job I'm currently in pays well enough and has a better pension but I just wanted a change and a new challenge - and I have a real interest in the job.