Many people would argue that financial security is the principal reason for their choice of occupation. Some would also argue that money is a key motivator. However, my personal belief is that whilst money is important, other factors also have a significant bearing. Primarily, people go out to work in order to earn money to provide for themselves and their families. As such, continued financial stability and security are important factors which need to be borne in mind when looking for a new job. Without a doubt, one of the first things which people firstly look at when they scan job advertisements is the salary scale. If this does not meet the expectations of an individual, or more importantly at least match their current level of pay, it is highly likely that a decision will be reached that the particular position is not deemed to be suitable. However, some would suggest that choosing a job based solely on the salary offered is short sighted. They are likely to point ...