What is most important regarding choosing a job!

[Medinahgirl]

:salams

I think high income alone cannot bring good output.
If a person is satisfied with his work and the environment, then the output is much better than a person only receiving high income and not enjoying what he is doing!

So I prefer self satisfaction rather than a high income!:D

Thats my opinion, lets see the world's opinions now!

salaam

[ummbilal]

whether it helps you in your deen or hinders you.

[Medinahgirl]

whether it helps you in your deen or hinders you.


Salaam

True thats the first point to be considered by a Muslim. Jazakallah Khair for reminding!

salaam

[Al-ghurabah]

a good job is one that you allowed to take breaks for prayer.. there is no fitna.. and you dont need to comprmise the deen..

and good pay isnt bad either

[Na'eemah]

You should choose a job that you enjoy and you are good at. Jobs like teaching, doctors, social services etc are good because you are helping teh community. Money is a factor, but there is no point in doing a job which you dont enjoy, even if you are getting paid a lot.
A job should help you develop as a person:)

[Al Qadr]

I chose self satisfaction... this cld include friendly atmosphere, help when needed, being allowed to read salah, and just generally not being felt like the odd one out.

[Mace]

I think the old adage applies. Find something you really love to do, then find a way to make a living doing it.

[carol_au]

I think for me, it's a combination of everything everyone has said.

I have chosen to do a job this year that enables me to be obedient to God. In the Bible he commands us to act in a certain way towards others, and the job I have taken on is sometimes incredibly difficult and not immediately self satisfying, but it is a job that is "rewarding" when I see the difference it makes in other people's lives.

To see a child's face glow when they finally can do something by themself is my reward, and to be honest it brings the self satisfaction.

So I guess for me it's doing the work I believe God has given me to do.. and from this flows everything else. :up:

[nami]

The most important factor in looking for a job in my opinion is the ability to pray 5 times a day!