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I am using 4Ps frameworks by Ali Abdaal as a base to find out the career satisfaction patterns.
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Jason Ching Yuen Siu
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Power

  • Autonomy and Control:
    • Do I have a degree of control over how I perform my tasks and make decisions?
    • Am I trusted to manage my responsibilities independently?
  • Opportunities for Growth:
    • Am I provided with opportunities to develop new skills and advance in my career?
    • Do I feel challenged and engaged by my work?

People

  • Social Connections:
    • Do I have positive relationships with my colleagues and supervisors?
    • Do I feel a sense of belonging and support within my team?
  • Work Environment and Culture:
    • Is the work environment supportive, respectful, and positive?
    • Do I feel that open communication and collaboration are encouraged?

Purpose

  • Alignment with Personal Values:
    • Do I feel that my work is meaningful and contributes to a greater purpose?
    • Does my job align with my personal values and beliefs?
  • Job Fit and Role Clarity:
    • Do I have a clear understanding of my role and responsibilities?
    • Does my job fit well with my skills and interests?
  • Recognition and Reward:
    • Do I receive regular recognition and feedback for my contributions?
    • Am I fairly compensated for the work I do?

Play

  • Work-Life Balance:
    • Can I effectively manage my work responsibilities alongside my personal life and interests?
    • Do I have enough time to relax and pursue activities outside of work?
  • Job Security:
    • Do I feel secure and stable in my current job position?
    • Am I concerned about the stability of my job or organization?
  • Workload and Stress Levels:
    • Is my workload manageable and balanced?
    • Am I experiencing excessive stress or burnout from my work?

Filters to prioritise these patterns

  1. Personal Values and Goals:
      • How closely does each factor align with my core values and long-term career goals?
      • Which factors are essential for me to feel that my work is fulfilling?
  1. Immediate vs. Long-Term Impact:
      • Which factors will have the most immediate effect on my job satisfaction?
      • Which aspects are more important for my long-term career satisfaction and growth?
  1. Current Job Role and Situation:
      • How do these factors currently apply to my specific job role and work environment?
      • Are there particular issues in my current role that need urgent attention?
  1. Influence on Well-Being:
      • Which factors directly impact my mental and emotional well-being?
      • How do these factors affect my overall work-life balance and stress levels?
  1. Control and Influence:
      • Which factors are within my control to change or influence?
      • What aspects require action from my employer or organizational changes?
  1. Feasibility of Improvement:
      • How feasible is it to improve or address each factor in my current situation?
      • Are there practical steps I can take to enhance these aspects?
  1. Job Market and Opportunities:
      • How does the current job market and availability of opportunities affect the prioritization of these factors?
      • Are there external opportunities that could address some of these factors better than my current role?
  1. Personal Strengths and Preferences:
      • Which factors align best with my personal strengths and career preferences?
      • How do my individual skills and interests influence the importance of these factors?
  1. Support Systems:
      • Do I have a strong support system (mentors, colleagues, family) to help address these factors?
      • How can my network assist in improving these aspects?
  1. Urgency and Impact on Career Progression:
      • Which factors are most urgent and have the greatest impact on my career progression?
      • What are the immediate consequences of neglecting certain factors?
 
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