The average age for retirement in the United States is 63. Before retiring, the average person will work 90,000 hours. You should be enjoying that time working, not dreading going to work and just waiting for the weekend to arrive. 

More and more Americans find themselves wanting to retire early, following the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement.

That’s why it’s incredibly important to find a job that you love. More than half of all Americans feel unhappy at work, and workers that are happy and enjoy their job are 4 times as productive as those that aren’t.

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of steps to take to both find a job you will love.

Finding the Right Job for You

Picking the right job for you, your personality and needs is the most important part of finding satisfaction in your work life. You can try to make as many adjustments as you want at work, but if you just don’t enjoy your job at all then you’re wasting time and effort.

Finding a job that you will enjoy waking up and getting ready for every day can be done in as easy as 4 steps.

Discover your purpose, strengths and passions

Figuring out what you’re meant to do is a huge part in finding the right job for you. You need to be aware of your strengths, weaknesses and what drives you.

Taking the Big Five personality test can learn more about yourself and your personality traits. Before you can know what job is best for you, you need to know yourself.

Think big and small

You should consider everything when finding a job. Even things that may seem insignificant at first can have a big impact on how much you enjoy your work.

Make a list of things you want out of your perfect job, remember to keep your desired industry in mind when making this list.

Keep an open mind and don’t stop learning

Even if you think you have nothing more to learn about the job you’re looking for, you can always know more. Don’t disappoint your future self by making an uninformed decision.

Make sure that you have the skills necessary for the job you want. If you don’t have those skills yet, spend time learning and developing them.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions

It may seem counterproductive to ask questions during your interview, but your interviewer will appreciate them and your curiosity about the job. 

Ask about the business or company you’re interviewing for, find things that you would improve about the company and make yourself an asset to them.

While finding a job your truly love might feel impossible, having the right mindset and an action plan to reach your goal can take you further than you might think. Remember to keep an open mind and learn to find value in every step of the process—even the setbacks! After all, they’re just necessary stepping stones to your ultimate vision.