Reflecting on what we learned in class last week, I understand employees’ ethical dilemmas and what critical factors to consider when seeking the desired job. Every job available out there has its fair share of nightmares; for instance, in the list of top and bottom twenty jobs in the list, the child-care worker and actuary where each has its pros and cons. There are seven values that employees ought to incorporate when ranking jobs that could be suitable for them. Firstly, the job should be meaningful; this means that the job should offer more significance than just money and a nine-to-five job. I now appreciate that finding meaningful work depends on the nature of trade-offs one is willing to undertake in terms of job security, comfort, and leisure time while first incorporating the purpose. The second value to consider when finding a job is leisure time; the job should offer a separate time from the daily routines, which renders the job an instrument that allows the individual to achieve other things.
Money is another essential value; this acts as a tool to evaluate jobs by linking the financial benefits to the job’s desirability. Power is another significant value for job seekers; this involves the ability of an individual to gain direct control and influence others based on job responsibilities. Prestige is another value that ought to be considered when seeking jobs. This involves the ability of one to be admired by others based on the kind of jobs they do. Lastly, the job should offer comfort and security. Security refers to the emotional and physical demands offered; security is the degree to which the job guarantees stability and continuity of employment to the employee. Some values may outweigh others; hence job seekers should strike a balance through career sequencing. This involves the ability to define zones of life while evaluating them separately based on job priorities and aspirations.