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“Salary” essay When choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Many people choose their jobs based on the size of the salary offered. Personally, I disagree with the idea
that money is the key consideration when deciding on a career, because I believe that other factors are
equally important.
On the one hand, I agree that money is necessary in order for people to meet their basic needs. For
example, we all need money to pay for housing, food, bills, health care, and education. Most people
consider it a priority to at least earn a salary that allows them to cover these needs and have a reasonable
quality of life. If people chose their jobs based on enjoyment or other non-financial factors, they might
find it difficult to support themselves. Artists and musicians, for instance, are known for choosing a career
path that they love, but that does not always provide them with enough money to live comfortably and
raise a family.
Nevertheless, I believe that other considerations are just as important as what we earn in our jobs. Firstly,
personal relationships and the atmosphere in a workplace are extremely important when choosing a job.
Having a good manager or friendly colleagues, for example, can make a huge difference to workers’ levels
of happiness and general quality of life. Secondly, many people’s feelings of job satisfaction come from
their professional achievements, the skills they learn, and the position they reach, rather than the money
they earn. Finally, some people choose a career because they want to help others and contribute
something positive to society.
In conclusion, while salaries certainly affect people’s choice of profession, I do not believe that money
outweighs all other motivators.
(275 words, band 9)