During adulthood, individuals often define their personal identity heavily by their chosen careers and the work they do. This life stage is also typically characterized by a peak in financial earnings.

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Career satisfaction during adulthood is linked to doing work that involves helping others, chances to advance, and allows for autonomy. These traits are correlated more with career satisfaction than the pay of the job.

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In adulthood, job satisfaction is more strongly linked to the intrinsic qualities of the work than to salary. Key factors that contribute to satisfaction include having contact with other people, finding the work interesting, having opportunities for advancement, and being allowed a degree of independence.

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