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Top 5: Finding Joy in Any Job

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

CHAPTER

The Salary Satisfaction Myth

This chapter examines the misconception that higher salaries lead to greater job satisfaction, revealing that additional income may not enhance happiness for those already well-compensated. It also delves into the historical context of labor division and its implications for worker fulfillment, using a pin factory case study and contemporary psychological insights.

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