Would you be happy to accept less pay for the job of your dreams?

A recent survey by Monster.co.uk of around 2,300 people revealed that 80% of people in the UK would be happy working for less money in the job of their dreams.

This peaked my interest. Surely the jobs of our dreams are things like; singer, actor, rally driver, footballer or astronaut. Have we put ourselves in a little bit of stalemate with the above statement? Do people want to be actors because they enjoy performing and getting up at 5.30 am to shoot the morning’s scene fourteen times? Or do they want to be actors because of the money and fame? Do you see the paradox we’re now presented with?

Ranking above the UK for aspirational pay cutting were the Swiss, Italians and Irish. The Irish come out top of the list with a total of 84% happy to cut their pay in exchange for their dream jobs. While beneath us were France, Belgium, Hungary and Poland. Surprisingly all these countries have unemployment rates higher then the EU average.

Julian Acquari, managing director of Monster UK and Ireland, commented “It’s gratifying that European workers see there is more to life than just money.” But, is it a case that money is less important or is it just that we’re all chasing the dream?

"Finding the right job for someone is just as important as finding the right person for the job; it has to be a positive relationship for both the employer and the employee.” Says Acquari. In an atmosphere of aspirational dreams and growing confusion and complications, it looks like recruitment consultants are more important than ever.