In motivational theory there is a concept called Two factor theory[1]. Some things provide job satisfaction, and some things cause job dissatisfaction. An emplo

In motivational theory there is a concept called Two factor theory[1]. Some things provide job satisfaction, and some things cause job dissatisfaction. An employee could have all the job satisfaction in the world, but still be unhappy because there is other elements bothering him. Or another way round, nothing bothers him at work, but also nothing excites him. Perhaps money is the same. It doesn't provide happiness, but lack of money does cause unhappiness. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-factor_theory http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-factor_theory