Does this mean that if you're in a job where you're talents are being utilized that you're less likely to experience job dissatisfaction?
Yes. Working in HR and as a career coach has taught me that once your basic needs have been met, what matters most is not so much the transient satisfactions, but the opportunity to use you're your talents, make a contribution, and to fulfill your purpose and callings.
You're most satisfied when doing what you love, loving what you do, and when you believe it's within your power to get what you desire. It helps when you fit in, feel comfortable, competent, challenged and valued, and when you receive the encouragement and resources you need, the rewards and recognition you want, and when there's a balance between your life and career. But realize, there is nothing perfect, and this is why it's important to understand contentment.
Dissatisfactions occur when you settle for too little, sacrifice too much, or when you venture too far from what you do best and love doing the most. Just imagine working in a job that doesn't permit the use of your talents, requires talents you don't have or you're not motivated to use. Why even get out of bed?
