A job's true cost includes the emotional and mental energy a person spends. This energy is a limited resource. A person must consider this energy cost when evaluating a job.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A job's true cost includes the emotional and mental energy a person spends.
This energy is a limited resource. A person must consider this energy cost when evaluating a job.
A job takes more than just time. A job also uses a person's emotional and mental energy. This energy is like money; it can run out. A person should think about how much energy a job takes. This helps a person see the real trade-off of staying in a difficult work environment.
A student has a part-time job. The job pays well, but the manager is often angry. The student feels tired and sad after every shift. The student realizes the high salary does not cover the emotional cost of dealing with the manager's anger.
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