The presence of catecholamines was highest in people whose job satisfaction was low because of too much or too little work within their abilities. Career choice is an additional source of personal and job-related stress because society often measures the worth of a person based on occupation. A janitor isn't considered as prestigious as a doctor or lawyer, no matter how successful the janitor performs expected tasks. The price for success as defined by our culture may mean giving up something important on a personal level and then living with the frustration of pursuing what may have been a second choice. Coping with change due to the rapid advance of technology and the continued globalization of many organizations is another component of stress.
Many people find it difficult to keep up with the pace and demand for new skills.
Often, change can be involuntarily forced on you with little warning or preparation, resulting in high levels of insecurity, frustration, anger and resistance. The most devastating impact of stress is on the quality of your personal life. In many cases, you may feel torn between job demands and the needs of self and family. If a job takes priority, then self and family suffer. In turn, that causes grief, anxiety and guilt.