What makes an ideal job?

FABIANE RUSSODIVITO, 28 YEARS OLD, MARKETING ASSISTANT
“At the beginning of my career, I only focused on money. Today I value other ingredients, such as the environment. The mood should be relaxed and stimulating.”

BRUNA TELLES, 29 YEARS OLD, ARCHITECT
“Seeing that in my company women are the majority in leadership positions gives me confidence and makes me feel valued as a professional. My ideal job involves a good career path with lots of opportunities.”

SIRLENE ARAÚJO, 53 YEARS OLD, TRADER
“I value the good experiences that my work gives me. I know people who have had to resort to psychological treatments because of stress and tension. The harmony between the employees and the manager prevents the environment from becoming hostile.”

RAQUEL RODRIGUES, 33 YEARS OLD, ADVISOR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“I prioritize the freedom to negotiate what really matters to me, such as reconciling my vacations with those of the family. What matters is quality of life.”

JANICE PILAU, 51, ENGLISH TEACHER
“Today I only work on my own. I preferred it that way because companies didn’t offer me the support I needed to do my best and be professionally satisfied. They did not have good physical structure and did not provide the necessary material.”

KELLY SICONE, 30, ANALYST
“A good climate and exchanging with interesting people are essential factors. I already stopped earning more because I really liked the team I worked with and I didn’t want to change.”

CRISTIANE DE SOUZA FREITAS, 31 YEARS OLD, SELLER
“I really appreciate the quality of the benefits that the company offers. In this case, I welcome a good medical plan, partnerships with educational institutions and gyms, attractive commissions and profit sharing.”

MARIA DO SOCORRO LIRA PAES BATISTA, 47 YEARS OLD, NUTRITIONIST
“I think it’s essential that you feel useful with your work. The ideal job, therefore, is what provides this type of professional and personal fulfillment. The salary is important, of course, but it is only worthwhile if the person does what he really loves.”

ELAINE CRISTINA BRISKI TAVARES, 37, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
“I worked in big companies for 20 years. I’m the mother of Maria Eduarda, aged 7, and Felipe, aged 3, and I ended up opening my own business to participate more effectively in their lives. I couldn’t take them to school, help with their lessons… All of that is more important than job stability.”

MARINA LAMNATOS, 40 YEARS OLD, FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
“I think it’s necessary to admire the company’s management style and agree with the corporate vision. I’d rather give up a higher salary and better benefits than act in a way that I consider unethical. I want to feel good about what I do.”

HELOÍSA PAPASSONI ZANGUERINI, 26 YEARS OLD, LAWYER
“I graduated two years ago and my career has not been as I imagined. I was disappointed with the market, I even got interested in photography, which I went to study. The ideal job is one that has a balanced workload and does not affect personal life.”