Some people think that job satisfaction is more important than job security, while some people think that they cannot always expect job satisfaction, a permanent job is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Perceptions regarding what we should prioritise when building a career have radically changed in recent years and become a highly

debateable

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debatable

issue. Some claim that the

satisfaction

you get in your

job

is vital,

while

others disagree as think that having

security

is what should really matter. In

this

essay, I will discuss both perspectives and explain why I agree that having stability is a lot more essential than

satisfaction

.

To begin

with,

job

satisfaction

is essential because of several reasons, the main one being its direct relation to performance. If employees are happy doing their jobs, there is a positive ambience and higher productivity at work.

In addition

, satisfied staff tend to stay longer with the company and as result, there is a much lower attrition rate, which

also

benefits the

overall

company performance. There are others,

however

, who support the idea that the key to success in life is

job

security

.

Firstly

, the sense of

security

that guaranteed employment brings, similar to

job

satisfaction

, enhances trust in an employer, increases staff efficiency levels and helps to retain them.

Furthermore

, a guaranteed contract implies not only a steady income but

also

gradual growth, which in its turn allows us to achieve more in life,

for instance

, travel more, afford things we like, and make a relevant investment.

Finally

, having a permanent

job

contributes to reducing stress and fear, creating a sense of stability.

For example

,

according to

a number of authoritative sources those with

job

insecurity were almost three times more likely to experience depression, anxiety and stress, respectively.

Thus

,

job

security

secures mental health and peace, which in my personal opinion, are vital to our well-being and happiness. In conclusion, even though

job

satisfaction

is important, I believe that having

security

at work is far more significant if we want to reduce stress in life and enjoy it.