How do you find a job that will make you happy?

Research suggests that lasting job satisfaction comes less from daily happiness than from meaningful work, personal growth, and a sense of control.

If you work full-time, a significant chunk of your week is bound up with your work life. Not only are you engaged eight or more hours a day, but you’re likely to think about things going on at work even when you’re doing other things. So, while your job doesn’t need to be your primary source of life satisfaction, you will be happier overall if your job is one that you find fulfilling.