What if the money didn't matter?

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=90 BGCOLOR="#990000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="474005a0dvldzz.png"> <div> <A HREF="alan.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Advice"><U><B>home</B></U></A><B>     | </B><B> </B><B> </B><B> </B><I><B> </B></I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>MRIBiotech from SC James</B></I></FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>What if the money didn't matter?</B></FONT><B>    </B><A HREF="alan.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Advice"><U><B><IMG SRC="48f0e0e0.png" border=0 width="14" height="14" ALT="up" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B>   </B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="14" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" WIDTH="14"><B>     </B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="14" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" WIDTH="14"><B>   </B><A HREF="alan6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="You Only Need One Job"><U><B><IMG SRC="4920e0e0.png" border=0 width="14" height="14" ALT="next" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <div> <B>What if the money didn't matter?</B><B>   |   </B><A HREF="alan6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="You Only Need One Job"><U><B>You Only Need One Job</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="alan12.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="A Journal of Your Accomplishments"><U><B>A Journal of Your Accomplishments</B></U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I><B>What if the money didn't matter?</B></I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B> </B></I></FONT></div> <div> <B>From Alan Schonberg's book, "</B><B>Headhunters Confidential"</B></div> <div> <B>(Alan is the founder of MRI)</B></div> <bR> <div> With a mortgage, car payments, and credit cards, I know that money does matter.  I also know that today's working parents need a lot of money to raise and educate young children.  Welcome to the real world.  </div> <bR> <div> But think back to when your dreams were fresh.  Remember thinking about having a career you could truly enjoy- or perhaps one in which you could make a difference in the world?  For most people, things didn't turn out the way they expected, and they've long since settled for something less than a dream job.  They made a lot of compromises along the way and ended up doing things they swore they'd never do.  Some people accept this and chalk it up to maturity. "I wasn't being realistic," they claim.  Or, they say, "I have responsibilities, so I'm obligated to make certain sacrifices.  I can't afford to do the kind of work I'd enjoy."</div> <div>      </div> <div> Horsefeathers!  They are coping out, and I don't buy it.  They had wonderful dreams, but for one reason or another they gave up on them.  Perhaps certain obstacles discouraged them, and they lost confidence.  Or people told them that it couldn't be done, and they believed them.  Then, too, maybe they met with failure along the way, and it defeated them.  They simply lost the will to push forward because it was too difficult.</div> <bR> <div> If you're at a turning point, seeking a career change, think back to those early dreams you abandoned along the way.  Keep them in mind when making your future plans.  Maybe you'll have to choose between two jobs- one that pays well and one that would give you more satisfaction and enjoyment.  Ask yourself, "What if the money didn't matter?"</div> <bR> <div> The truth is, you should never give up on your dreams.  Even if you can't afford to pursue them, you mustn't quit.  I have found that the most successful people are those who love what they do- and they'll do it for less money rather than do something else.  Their love for their work is apparent.  This increases their energy level and makes them superior to others who simply go through the motions.  These lucky people look forward to coming to work every day.  They're not driven by the size of their paychecks, but their superior everyday performance greatly enhances their annual earnings.</div> <bR> <div> By taking a lower paying job which inspires and rewards you, you may be more productive, which may yield bigger paychecks down the road.  So, even though the money doesn't matter, you're still going to get it!</div> <bR> <div> In summary, the desire to make more money should never be your primary motivation in a job search.  Go for the job that excites you and offers the best long-term opportunities.</div> <bR> <div> At MRI, the leading job candidates we've studied say that money ranks seventh in their reasons for seeking a new job.  These six things are more important than getting more money:</div> <div>      </div> <div> 1.  Having more opportunity</div> <div> 2.  Being part of a dynamic company, being accepted</div> <div> 3.  Being involved in making decisions</div> <div> 4.  Being challenged</div> <div> 5.  Being responsible for specific tasks or duties</div> <div> 6.  Being recognized for doing a good job</div> <div>  </div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>