Happy on and off work

Happiness on the job and happiness away from it are more tightly linked than you might expect, according to Worthwhile Magazine:

Is it possible to have a happy life if you hate your job -- or the work is dull enough to sleepwalk through?

The answer is one that psychologists continue to debate and research as job trends and lifestyles change. Experts say some individuals are capable of finding happiness by strictly walling off their work from family, friends, hobbies and the like. But, increasingly, a corporate lifestyle affected by such factors as 24/7 technology and global timetables puts so much pressure on employees that job stress and unhappiness eventually creeps into other areas of life.

The result: The creative work force has started seeking more rewarding jobs.