In the United States, having a job or career that you enjoy is seen as a major part of living a happy and fulfilling life. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center reveals that a whopping 71% of people believe that liking their job is either extremely or very important for feeling satisfied with their lives. This statistic shows just how much our work affects our overall happiness.

But what about other things that make life enjoyable? According to the same survey, having close friends ...