Why would someone travel 4 hours a day for a job and still love it?

With the rising price in gas and an inflation rate at 1.5 percent in the US as of August 2013 according to the Bureau of Labor statistic http://www.bls.gov/cpi/cpidfv13.pdf, a lot of people are looking for ways to cut transportation cost and look for a job near home. 

Maria Petkiewich, a food service worker at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, however, is not one of them. According to Maria, job satisfaction and a work culture that promotes caring and teamwork are more important to her. “I used to work in Boston where I get paid more and it is only 20 minutes away from my home but everyday I am unhappy. To me, finding a workplace where I look forward to coming to work everyday is more important to me".

Let’s hear from Maria on the below video on why she love her job and why she is willing to make the 4 hours commute.

What I learned from Maria

Creating a job culture that promotes caring and teamwork should be a priority at all organizations. To be realistic, people need money to pay their bills, however, once the minimum is met, it's job satisfaction that matters. 

Always treat your employees the way they want to be treated. Take a minute or two each day, greet your employees, get to know your employees and more importantly, learn their names. It will just take a minute of your time but you are making someone's day special. The productivity of your organization will also improve. 

Have a great day and don't forget to bring your smile to work every day!