five salaries

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So often, when I'm in a mentoring session or interviewing candidates, I stumble upon this fascinating realisation. There seems to be this omnipresent perspective when we perceive a job. For most people a job is just a transaction - work for money. To me, though, each job isn't just about one paycheck.

There's more to it. Each job, in its essence, comes with five different salaries. Five? Yes, you read it right. There's your financial salary - the one everyone talks about. It's all about the annual wage, bonuses, healthcare, benefits. This makes up your tangible, numerical value for the role. But money isn't the whole story, is it?

There's also your psychological salary. It doesn't show on your payslip, but it means a lot. It's about the satisfaction derived from your work, the sense of belonging to a mission, the praise you receive. You might not even realise it, but it gives you a feeling of accomplishment and enrichment.

Next comes your social salary. This isn't just about a job title. It’s all about societal prestige and the identity capital tied to your role. The personal branding that comes with your job can influence how people perceive you socially.

The fourth salary to consider is your educational paycheck. Are you learning and refining relevant skills? It's the knowledge you gain, the training and education that comes bundled in your role. It contributes monumentally to your growth as a professional and an individual. This salary turns your job into a constant learning curve.

Lastly, there is the freedom salary. The liberty to work on your terms, in a manner comfortable to you. Do you enjoy autonomy or flexible scheduling? Would you rather work from home or meet folks at the office? This salary brings those elements forth.

So, if things are looking grey at work, it may not be about the money. Unhappiness or dissatisfaction often comes from deficiencies in these non-tangibles. A smart move can be to score each of these salaries, let's say from 1 to 10, and see which one is lacking.

But, a word of caution, don't get caught up only in these non-financial perks. Keep in mind that the intention isn’t to undermine the value of your time or your financial reward. While a job should undoubtedly give more than just euros, it's vital not to let these softer aspects overshadow the value of your work. Balance, after all, is key.

Writing this all down helps to clarify things. It isn’t just about one salary. It’s about financial worth, psychological rewards, social prestige, continuous learning, and freedom. Embrace these aspects, and you're up for a holistic, enriched, and satisfying job experience.