Job Satisfaction Terminology

noun A feeling of pride and contentment in oneself; fulfillment or gratification of one's own desires or needs

• Achieving self-satisfaction is an important aspect of personal growth and development.
• I always feel a sense of self-satisfaction after completing a challenging task.
• I'm all about that self-satisfaction vibe, you know what I mean?
• The artist painted with such passion and skill that it was clear he was seeking self-satisfaction through his work.

adjective describing something that does not bring satisfaction or reward

• The repetitive task of data entry can be quite unrewarding.
• I find watching paint dry to be pretty unrewarding.
• Working at that job is a total snooze-fest, completely unrewarding.
• Chasing after someone who doesn't appreciate you can feel unrewarding.