A new society (5) - Enjoyment of work

Each person should have the opportunity to enjoy their work. They should choose a job that suits their interest and skills. They should earn a fair wage that can meet their cost of living.

They should work hard because they enjoy their work. They should not work hard just for the sake of accumulating wealth. The greed is not desirable.

The love of doing good to society, and not the accumulation of wealth, should be the key motivator to good work. This motivation can apply to doctors, teachers, religious leaders or any worker who provides service to others.

It is necessary for a person to put in additional work to set aside savings for retirement or to raise a bigger family or to give a better life for their children. But this desire should be pursued up to a reasonable limit.

If more people have the right motivation, the society can provide a happier and better life for the people.

Tan Kin Lian