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Besides seeking more income, one way or the other, people also seek things like equal treatment, freedom, security, and respect for others. They resent discrimination. All these are important goals. In fact, in some cases, these may be more important than more income or more consumption because material goods are not all that you need to live. Money, or material things that one can buy with it, is one factor on which our life depends. But the quality of our life also depends on non-material things mentioned above. If it is not obvious to you, then just think of the role of your friends in your life. You may desire their friendship. Similarly, there are many things that are not easily measured but they mean a lot to our lives. These are often ignored. However, it will be wrong to conclude that what cannot be measured is not important. Consider another example. If you get a job in a far off place, before accepting it you would try to consider many factors, apart from income, such as facilities for your family, working atmosphere, or opportunity to learn. In another case, a job may give you less pay but may offer regular employment that enhances your sense of security. Another job, however, may offer high pay but no job security and also leave no time for your family. This will reduce your sense of security and freedom. 

1. Do you think an enhanced income is the only goal of one’s life? Substantiate your answer with any two examples. 

2. Which factors would you consider before you accept a job?

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1. Equal treatment, freedom, security, and respect for others. All these are important goals besides an enhanced income. We don’t live by just material needs. Friends in our lives are very important and their friendship mean a lot in our lives. 

2. I would consider accepting a job that gives me the required pay along with facilities for my family and the time to spend with them. It should have a good working atmosphere enabling good opportunity to learn and job security. I should have a sense of security and freedom. 

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