Ethics

It can not be disputed that personal, professional and emotional satisfaction are critical for sustainable living. It is because they enhance an individuals inner power that enables the same to deal with various challenges with ease. This study identifies the level of personal, professional and emotional satisfaction of working adults after they have obtained a bachelors degree. In a survey conducted by Jones, professional working adults are personally satisfied with their lives as well as the jobs that they have taken up. Statistical evidence from this survey indicates that a significant 86 are very satisfied with their personal lives and experiences at the workplace. However, Jones notes that the level of satisfaction has reduced and it is an indication that the level of personal satisfaction is reducing over time.

Notably, previous surveys indicated a higher percentage of personal satisfaction than this. In their critical review, Dendiger, Gary and Jamie  assert that personal satisfaction is adversely affected by the implications of retirement. Thus, they indicate that the young entrants in the job market who have degrees tend to have a higher degree of personal satisfaction than their aging counterparts.
Similar sentiments have been echoed by Wright, Bennet and Dun  who indicate that generally, the level of personal satisfaction of Americans is high. This trend according to them has been experience since 1999 when they started making reviews regarding the same. They argue that this is attributable to an increase in the quality of life in the recent past. In this regard, Sandra et al affirms that increased quality of life impact upon personal satisfaction because of its ability to fulfill various physical and emotional needs of the population.

With regard to professional satisfaction, it can be ascertained that the level of satisfaction is relatively low within the US workforce and especially that of entrants with degrees. In her analysis, Maria et al indicates that the level of satisfaction amongst nurses is relatively low. This is attributed to various factors that range from the level of income, the location of hospitals to the nature of the work load that this segment of the population is exposed to. In her analysis, Franco affirms this and shows that generally, the level of job satisfaction within the US is low. In her consultative analysis, she argues that less that a half of the Americans are not satisfied with their jobs. With regard to the age cohorts, she confirmed that those that are under the age of thirty years portray the lowest level of satisfaction. Reasons for the lack of satisfaction are wide and varied with the most profound being the level of income.

A more recent study undertaken by TNS confirms that professional satisfaction has declined significantly in the past decade. Presently, the study indicates that the level of satisfaction is at its lowest. Further, it warns that this is likely to have negative implications on the production of the employees. The study continued to indicate that all forms of professions and ages are affected in this regard. Specifically, the study indicated that only forty six percent of the population is satisfied with the nature of their profession.

Emotional satisfaction of the working adults with degrees in the US has not been spared either. Emotional satisfaction as indicated by Schor has decreased significantly since the onset of the post modern period. She ascertains that this is attributable to the need for increased production and the increased involvement of Americans in the job market. In order to sufficiently cater for the numerous economic needs, Schor indicates that professionals take up several jobs at ago. The resultant exhaustion compromises their ability to enjoy emotional fulfillment. In his study, Crawford et al also indicated that the level of emotional satisfaction of the working segment of the population that holds degrees is low across the globe. Just like Schor, he argues that the present day economic difficulties have increasingly made it difficult for the population to experience emotional satisfaction.

Waite and Evelyn attribute this situation to the declining interest in the basic institutions of religion and marriage. According to them, marriage and religion are elemental in curbing stress and enhancing emotional satisfaction. Seemingly, these are no longer valued in the current society that is characterized by increased cases of divorce as well and decreased interest in religion.

From the review, it can be ascertained that the level of personal satisfaction of the working adults after they have obtained their bachelors degree is high. This is attributable to the increased quality of life that they assume after getting better paying jobs. However, their professional and emotional satisfaction is very low. This is because of the demanding nature of their jobs that gives them little time for emotional refreshment. As it has come out from the review, it is also clear that the low levels of income prevent them from experiencing professional satisfaction.