Imagine a future where all jobs paid the same fixed salary.
No this isn’t a new left wing manifesto, just something to think about.
So if all jobs pay the same, would you want to be the Chief Executive or the Cleaner? Would you go for satisfaction, power, making a difference or a stress free life?
Without doubt there would still be teachers and nurses, even the majority of premier league footballers would still want to play but would there be a shortage of less desirable or dangerous jobs?
Take away the ability to attract workers with more pay, employers would have to develop non financial incentives, would that make businesses a more enjoyable place to be?
How would you encourage your children into a future career? Would professions such as doctors and lawyers still have their status or perhaps doing what they love would be of the utmost importance.
So if all jobs paid the same – what would you do and why and what would you advise your kids? I welcome your thoughts below
What If All Jobs Paid The Same?
July 28th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized
I often think of this lately. It is a similar question to ask oneself as what would I do if money were not an issue? If I had enough money to enjoy life and share with others, what would I do? How can I ask our children these sorts of questions – metaphorically and literally— and yet also instill a moral sense of a job well done? I would like to see more postings here. I think some CEOs or entrepreneurs may not be able to resist herself from their job even if money were less — because a dynamic position is what makes them tick. Maybe? In any case, I find myself asking these sorts of questions of myself now. What blend of jobs would I have–or will I have– as I consider how I want this next act of my life to be. Which jobs will be paid and which ones will I be a volunteer? As for the children, I think it is noticing tasks and activities that bring them joy and which things bring them to their center and moments of clarity. Maybe being a mirror for them as they are growing so that they can know themselves better…. and allow them to seize the opportunities that arise? More ideas?