Adaptations from various sources by: Sana Salsa Job Satisfaction Theory, and Practice: Sharing my Experience in the Library Adaptations from various sources by: Sana Salsa

Sources of Job Satisfaction Work environment and work mates can affect my overall productivity. In addition, my job satisfaction can be affected by numerous factors, such as: Working conditions Interpersonal relations Recognition and achievement Supervision Salary http://www.aafp.org/fpm/1999/1000/p26.html

Job Satisfaction Five possible reasons why people stay at their job satisfied: They like what they're doing. Work gives them a sense of purpose. They get along with colleagues. Location is convenient or near their home. Good salary and benefits are given by the institution. Of the five mentioned above, I identify myself with no.2: “the work gives me a sense of purpose”. http://www.jobstreet.com.ph/career-resources/employees-prefer-job-love-higher-pay#.VBXb6PmSyWk

How to Achieve Job Satisfaction You can start achieving job satisfaction with your initial entry into the workforce. Get to know the persons you work with to really belong. Whether your work is secretarial or clerical, you can take steps to give meaning to your job. Give the best out of difficult work situations by maintaining a positive attitude and having a cheerful disposition. Be creative as you think of ways to change your circumstances – and manage your stress and to experience the rewards of your job.

Job Satisfaction The Library is like my “second home” and I experience belongingness in this workplace.

Job Satisfaction in Human Relationships Strong interpersonal relations is a key factor to being happy in one’s job and joining social activities helps in strengthening the social ties among us.

Quotes of Job Satisfaction If you love your work, if you enjoy it, you're already a success – Jack Canfield * Never continue in a job you don't enjoy. If you're happy in what you're doing, you'll like yourself, you'll have inner peace. And if you have that, along with physical health, you will have had more success than you could possibly have imagined – Johnny Carson ** You reach a point where you don’t work for money – Walt Disney ** * http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/718623-if-you-love-your-work-if-you-enjoy-it-you-re ** http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/j/johnnycars393392.html

Other Readings Recommended : References used: http://www.aafp.org/fpm/1999/1000/p26.html http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/adult- health/in-depth/job-satisfaction/art-20046539?pg=1 http://www.jobstreet.com.ph/career- resources/employees-prefer-job-love-higher- pay#.VBXb6PmSyWk Other Readings Recommended : http://www.utm.edu/staff/mikem/documents/jobsatisfa ction.pdf http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCDV_94. htm

Thank you “Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best.” Theodore Isaac Rubin http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/t/theodoreis126226.html