80,000 Hours

Work that fits with the rest of your life

Work you’re good at

Work that helps others

Work that’s engaging

All of the following tend to be linked to job dissatisfaction. A long commute, especially if it’s over an hour by bus. Very long hours. Pay you feel is unfair. Job insecurity.

Lack of major negatives

There’s a growing body of evidence that helping others is a key ingredient for life satisfaction. People who volunteer are less depressed and healthier. A randomized study showed that performing a random act of kindness makes the giver happier. And a global survey found that people who donate to charity are as satisfied with their lives as those wh

Work with supportive colleagues

If you make it your mission to help others, then people will want to help you succeed.