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What motivates you more—purpose or pay?

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For most people, work is about more than just earning a salary. Feeling valued, making a difference and enjoying what you do can be just as important as what’s in your pay packet. At the same time, financial security provides opportunities, stability and peace of mind.

The balance between purpose and pay is different for everyone, and priorities often change at different stages of life. There’s no right or wrong answer—only what matters most to you.

What motivates you more, purpose or pay, and has your answer changed over the years?

Share your thoughts with newsdesk@dailyround.news. We’d love to hear what drives you and why.

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K Jadon
Editorial Assistant – The Daily Round

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