Navigating Career Orientation: Its Impact On Employee’s Subjective Well-Being

Abstract

This research paper explores the pursuit of happiness and subjective well-being (SWB) as fundamental life goals, drawing on the frameworks established by Diener & Biswas-Diener (2008) and others. It examines the dimensions of the "pleasant life," "engaged life," and "meaningful life," as proposed by Park et al. (2004), highlighting how individuals seek enjoyment, accountability, and purpose. The study emphasizes the significance of professional success, particularly in Western contexts, and how connections to larger entities contribute to life fulfillment (Peterson, Park, and Seligman, 2005). A sample of 300 banking employees was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using smart-PLS. As a result, different career anchors showed impact on the various parts of subjective well-being for employees.