In its Office Pulse survey, Captivate Network, a media solutions company, says it uncovered “profiles of the happiest and unhappiest workers.”
Here is the profile of the Happiest persons list:
· Male, around 39 years old, Married
· Household income between $150,000 and $200,000, In a senior management
· A wife who works part-time, position, One young child at home
And the unhappiest profile?
· Female, around 42 years old
· Unmarried (and no children)
· Household income under $100,000, In a professional position (doctor, lawyer, etc.)
The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness published by the American Economic Journal found that although women’s life circumstances have improved greatly over the past few decades by most objective measures, their happiness has declined—both in absolute terms and relative to men’s. The author suggested that “Having it all” and “Achieving Balance” ( High Octane women Book link) mentality have to be changed or looked at closely.