Success at work is not merely a matter of promotions and
increased salary, though being accessible to our jobs 24-7 often makes it
difficult to step back and evaluate success in any other way. But career
success can be assessed in various ways.
Here are five ways to view your career success without considering
your salary as the primary factor.
Added Responsibility. When you’ve gained the trust of
your company and supervisor and have been handed additional responsibilities,
such as new tasks or projects, managing an important account, or overseeing the
work of others, you know you’ve attained a degree of success. You would not be
provided these responsibilities without attaining the trust of your company,
and your company’s trust in you is a strong indicator of your level of success.
Growing Network. In a successful career your network
of contacts and colleagues expands, grows, and deepens regularly through
networking events, working closely with colleagues and customers, and attending
workshops and conferences.
Balance. You can view success through the lens of the
balance you experience between your career and your personal life. This does
not mean you never feel stressed, nor that you don’t take work home with you
but that you are able to set aside your job when you need to recharge and are
able to enjoy your family life and hobbies.
Job satisfaction. A strong indicator of your success
is your satisfaction at work and people tend to be satisfied in their job when
they are able to use their strengths, skills, and interests to do meaningful
work that provides a positive benefit to society.
Learning Opportunities. No one likes to be stagnant
in their job and career, and successful careers enable you to constantly learn and
grow in your profession through continuing education, trainings, workshops, and
on-the-job experience.
When you are successful in your job and career in these
areas you will often discover that you are satisfied with the financial aspects
of your career, too.
