"I'm not interested in money. I just want to be wonderful" (1)

According to Self-Determination Theory (SDT), controlled motivation involves doing a job with a feel of pressure, demand, or coercion. Indeed, That’s what money does! For example, if I was working only for money that would affects negatively on my determination. However, working a lovely job motivates me to be more creative and comfortable.

Creativity is desirable in every single corporation. Every single boss appreciates the creative job because it eventually benefits the company. If I were doing something I don’t like, I wouldn’t complete it perfectly even if my boss would give me extra money "bonus". In contrast, if I were doing something I like, I would work to complete it creatively with no pressure but much fun! SDT defined that as “autonomous motivation”, which means doing a job engagingly with eagerness and volition. In fact, when workers feel that they have the choice and willingness in their jobs, they will do it much better than if they were forced because of money. Steve Jobs said, "Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we've done something wonderful -- that's what matters to me." Basically, Money does not matter to him because he loves his job more than money. In my view, I think it was the most important secret in his career live. Furthermore, working enthusiastically makes me very comfortable and satisfied with the outcome of my job, and that would not happen unless I have an enjoyable task. However, having a boring job makes me very disappointed which makes me do my job carelessly. Then I’ll get bad results that could be enough to send me away from the company!

“Money has never made man happy, nor will it; there is nothing in its nature to produce happiness” (2). We only live once, so we should seek for happiness. Obviously, Money is not the right place to seek in! Being comfortable in every aspect in your life is the secret. Getting a job is an important part of our lives, so we should choose the right choice uninterestedly about money. 

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(1): Marilyn Monroe

(2): Benjamin Franklin