What matters more to you? Money or purpose of work?

This is interesting, purpose of work only matters if you aren't working for someone else.

Money it's important until a specific level, if you work for 1k a month, and you receive a raise to match 3k, the motivational boos is real. If you already have 10k monthly from a business (not necessary your business), if you raise to 15k, the motivational boost is not the same, will last just a few days after you receive the paycheck. So basically my answer is "it depends"

So I can totally see why Gen Zs would not care about money as much . Their parents had/have more of it and perhaps showed them that there’s more to life than money 😊All three of my kids were born in that period so know it first hand. I genuinely think that younger generations are less money oriented because they had a better and more fulfilling childhood. Plus they are spoiled for choice when it comes to careers and opportunities. I personally always wanted to make more money so my kids had more than I did and struggled less. Me and my husband had to make a number of sacrifices to make it happen. But there’s definitely a moral norm. I would never do a job I hate just because of money. I’ll always find one I like better. Money can be earned in so many ways if you utilise every skill you have. But I think the more financial freedom you feel the less you care about monetary benefits. Unless you’re greedy and selfish of course. As for the salary bracket, I think it depends on your living costs, circumstances and your environment. But in general once you have a nice home to live in , bills paid and food on the table …everything else is a luxury. That’s when you can start thinking of what you really want to do in life .

For me, it's definitely a balance. Financial stability gives me peace of mind and allows me to pursue some of my interests outside of work. But work without purpose feels like a missed opportunity. Ideally, a role offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to something meaningful. 😊

Purpose is paramount, but financial sustainability is its lifeblood.

Money is important, to get money we must really be thorough in doing the work!!

Pls add 3rd option "Yes"

Both are important for me, but the one thing that has more importance is Purpose of work, If what I do is important for me it will eventually bring more money.

Work-life balance Making a lot of money is a great motivation, but if it starts to put a strain on my relationships, it's no longer worth it Same with purpose/values/impact - I can't think of anything more important in this world than my family

While both money and purpose are important, I find that having a sense of purpose in my work ultimately matters more. When my work aligns with my values and passions, it not only brings fulfillment but also drives me to achieve greater things, often leading to financial rewards as a byproduct.

Honestly, I'd say a bit of both.

Off course is purpose of work. In today's society, it's actually quite easy to make enough money to survive by simply selling our time in various forms. However, finding meaningful work or the meaning of life is much harder. How can we exist in this world without just selling our time? We should seek the meaning of our own lives. Inspired by speeches from Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, I've learned valuable lessons. Steve suggested living each day as if it were our last, to better decide what to do and what not to do. Elon advised finding a cause that excites us every morning, something worth striving for. We need positive and ambitious visions to pursue.

To be honest, both are important. Money ensures my basic needs are met, and once I'm fed, I can work more dedicatedly. A fulfilling job brings joy, making it feel more like a hobby than work.

The money does not matter ultimately for me, but is obviously important to 1) support existing beneficial organisations / projects 2) implement my own beneficial projects BTW, I'm not GenZ, I'm Millennial

Money is what makes a reward for your work, if you work so hard for so many years and you feel that you are getting less money your spark will dim and you'll lose the passion .. both are important and crucial to success.

What if the purpose of the work is money? :D

First, I want to make money. Once I become wealthy, I want to discover a new sense of purpose.

Purpose of work would be far more satisfying

I would rather choose the purpose of work, but a few years back, I would've selected money.

I’d say purpose is key for me. Even if the salary isn’t top-notch, knowing that my work benefits others is what matters most. A good salary is a bonus, not the main driver.