Which pyramid? John Place is talking about what you’re working for. In this diagram you have immediate goals that form the base and build up to the higher needs of the pyramid. The idea is you need to accomplish each step before ‘fulfillment’. For instance, why would you work a job only for the money? If that is fulfillment enough, then no problem. But if once you have the money situation sorted, and your work isn’t fulfilling in any sense – like Herzberg’s examples of job security and recognition – what can you look forward to? The #1 Reason Your Job Sucks (and How to Fix it) – [JohnPlace]
