Chase happiness or job perks? Research says little of both

Most of the times, we attach happiness to delusions. “I will be happy when I live in this neighbourhood or that”, “I will be happier when I own this car not that”, or when something happens. Margaret Lee Renbeck once said, “Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of travelling.”

For most of us who seem not to have reached where we want to be in our careers despite our efforts and experience, it is not surprising that we are quite unhappy. So, should one hold on for their dream job or take anything they can get? Truth is that we should take a little bit of both. According to the Harvard Business Review, you can choose to be happy and benefit from the jobs that come by as you work your way to your goal. With any role that comes your way, you will have the advantage of gaining something new and be happy.