Reasons for satisfaction

External

• I am satisfied with my title
• I am satisfied with the location of the office - it’s convenient for me to get there

Internal

• I am satisfied with the topic I’m working on
• I am satisfied that I am learning about X

Reasons for dissatisfaction

External

Salary

Issue:

1. I did not get a raise for over two years
2. I could get paid more in other companies

Optimal Mindset’s reply:

1. I can start looking around for openings in other companies that could suit me
2. Then, I can ask for a raise, with the justification that other companies offer to pay me more

Internal

Mundane tasks

Issue:

• Part of the job is to do task X, and I feel bored and annoyed doing it