The strongest psychological needs as job satisfiers appear to be:

• Interesting Duties - the need to find your daily activities stimulating and worthwhile.
• Job Security - the need for economic stability.
• Self-Actualization - the need to realize your own potential and abilities.

Dr. Anna Roe states, "There is no single situation which is potentially so capable of giving some satisfaction at all levels of basic needs as our occupation." She continues, "Occupation as a source of need satisfaction is of extreme importance in our culture." So, it is apparent that work fulfills a variety of needs. What’s in it for you? 

Go beyond the goal of money and identify where you get satisfaction from your job. Take stock of your current situation by responding to these questions:

What’s in it for You?

How does work enrich my life?

What would I like from my job?

What is the greatest joy in my work?

What are those things that need doing that I can eagerly invest myself?

Do I need to make changes in my work life so that it is more satisfying?

Experience and research tends to indicate that where people have high levels of job satisfaction, there are also high levels of productivity and organizational success.