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Work Satisfaction

Will this job make you happy? The Work Satisfaction section looks at attributes of a particular career that may contribute to a person's level of satisfaction in that career. Are you looking for a stable career with a clear line of promotion or one where advancement is more closely tied to performance than seniority? Do you enjoy working with others or on your own? Work Interests look at broad attributes, while Work Needs present a more detailed view.

Work Needs

Learn about the most important work needs for Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters.
Importance*More Info
1.Moral Values88
2.Independence59
3.Company Policies and Practices56
Security56
Activity56
Ability Utilization56
7.Responsibility53
Compensation53
Achievement53
10.Supervision, Human Relations50
* Importance out of 100

Work Interests

Learn about the most important work interests for Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters.
Importance*More Info
1.Realistic94
2.Conventional28
Enterprising28
4.Investigative17
5.Social11
Artistic11
* Importance out of 100

Work Interests Scores

Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
94
Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
28
Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
28
Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
17
Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
11
Artistic
Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
11

Work Needs Scores

Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.
88
Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone.
59
Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company.
56
Security
Workers on this job have steady employment.
56
Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time.
56
Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities.
56
Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own.
53
Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers.
53
Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment.
53
Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management.
50