I heard a podcast on the economist that made an impact on me with regards to this very question https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2019/11/15/what-is-the-secret

I heard a podcast on the economist that made an impact on me with regards to this very question https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2019/11/15/what-is-the-secret-to-a-great-working-relationship https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2019/11/15/what-is-the-se... ... it said that after your basic financial needs are met (wrt to salary) the important things in getting satisfaction at work are Workers need to have 1. A sense of Agency (power and control) 2. Sense of Collegiality/solidarity/respect and knowledge that they will not be undermined (care and closeness) 3. Know that when they are told "you're in charge" it really means that, and there isn't a hidden message behind it (respect and recognition)