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On a scale from extremely dissatisfied (-5) to extremely satisfied (+5), the average intangible satisfaction (work content, management style) would be only +0.25. The same applies to material satisfaction (salary and benefits).<\/p>\n<p>So far so good. However, the study authors really brought these results to life with metaphors.<\/p>\n<p>The researchers developed the &#8220;4S Typology of Job Satisfaction.&#8221; In this way, four combinations are obtained. The &#8220;<strong>superstars<\/strong>&#8220;: materially and at the same time immaterially satisfied (share 36.9 percent). The &#8220;<strong>mercenaries<\/strong>&#8220;: materially satisfied but immaterially dissatisfied (18.5 percent). The &#8220;<strong>surfing teachers<\/strong>&#8220;: materially dissatisfied but immaterially satisfied (12.6 percent). The &#8220;<strong>slaves<\/strong>&#8220;: materially and at the same time immaterially dissatisfied (24.9 percent).<\/p>\n<p>I find these metaphors make the results more memorable and perhaps used that way to make the world a better place in some places<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s a great example of metaphors in everyday business. Martin-Niels D\u00e4fler is Professor of Communication. He recently published a study that found nearly two-thirds of workers are dissatisfied with their jobs. More than one in three do not feel properly challenged. 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