THE HAPPY CAREER METHOD

The Happy Career is not about perfection; it’s about progress.

We are all different. We come from different places, have had different experiences, and care about different things. What matters to one person might not matter to the next.

I’ve developed this method over the years through numerous conversations and work experiences to identify the eight factors of a job that have the most significant impact on people and their career happiness.

This is great to use for your work or to share with someone who’s stuck, overwhelmed, or trying to figure out their next step:

  • People just starting their careers

  • Those who want to make a pivot

  • Those searching for the next meaningful chapter

  • Anyone looking for more fulfillment in their everyday work

You don’t have to have all the answers. All you need is a pen, a sheet of paper, and your thoughts – let’s go!

THE 8 FACTORS

Rate how happy you are with each factor from 1-10
1 = not working at all, 10 = working beautifully

1. PEOPLE

  • Who do you work with?

  • Do you have trust, safety, and support?

  • Are your coworkers toxic, inspiring, collaborative, or competitive?

  • Who has the biggest impact on your day-to-day happiness?

  • Who do you avoid? Who do you lean on?

People: ____ / 10

2. PAY

  • Are you being paid fairly?

  • Are you able to support yourself?

  • Do you feel underpaid, overworked, and stuck?

  • What would you ask for if you weren’t afraid?

  • What’s one small step you could take toward more financial confidence?

Pay: ____ / 10

3. PROJECTS

  • What are you working on day-to-day?

  • Are your projects meaningful, interesting, or soul-crushing?

  • What kind of work would you rather be doing?

  • Would switching projects change how you feel about your job?

Projects: ____ / 10

4. PROGRESS

  • Are you growing and learning in your job?

  • Are you being challenged and given opportunities?

  • How can you keep growing and learning in your job?

Progress: ____ / 10

5. PURPOSE

  • Why are you doing this work?

  • Does it align with your values?

  • What do you want your work to do for you? For others?

  • What’s shifted in your sense of purpose recently?

Purpose: ____ / 10

6. PASSION

  • Do you care about the work you do?

  • Is there any spark — even a small one?

  • What tasks give you energy?

  • When’s the last time you felt excited about your work?

Passion: ____ / 10

7. PERKS

  • Do your benefits actually benefit you?

  • Are there any perks that genuinely support your well-being?

  • Which perks matter most to you now?

  • Which ones used to matter, but don’t anymore?

Perks: ____ / 10

8. PERSONAL

  • How does your job impact your personal life?

  • Do you have energy left at the end of the day?

  • Where is your time going?

  • Are you able to show up for your life outside of work?

  • What would you do with more time or flexibility?

  • What would a more balanced day or week look like?

Personal: ____ / 10

YOUR CAREER SCORE

Total the number of each factor above, then divide by 80. The % is your score.

  • People: __ /10

  • Pay: __ /10

  • Passion: __ /10

  • Projects: __ /10

  • Purpose: __ /10

  • Perks: __ /10

  • Personal: __ /10

  • Time: __ /10

Total _______ / 80 = _______ %

The chart below is an overview of your career score and what it might mean for you.

CAREER REFLECTIONS

Where are you thriving?

Where are you struggling?

Pick one area you want to focus on right now: _____________

What’s one small thing you could do to improve that area this week?

Looking for more support? Schedule a session to chat more.


Our sessions help you navigate the 8 Factors of your job and offer advice on what changes you can make to finding a happier career. Each session is scheduled one at a time with no long-term commitment.

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