According to a Pew Research Center survey, Americans prioritize job satisfaction for a fulfilling life. Over 70% of respondents deemed it crucial or very important to feel content. Close friendships followed, chosen by over 60%. Having children, wealth, or marriage was less significant. In fact, over 40% saw children and marriage as unimportant for a fulfilling life.
Women valued job satisfaction more than men, with 74% ranking it highly compared to men’s 69%. Men were more likely to prioritize having children or marriage, though these were less important overall.