Dream job? Free tea, a nice seat and £44k a year

ASK people what their dream job would be and you might expect answers such as chief taster in a chocolate factory, caretaker of a private island or astronaut.

But it turns out what most workers are looking for is a lot more down to earth – and consists of things as mundane as a tidy workspace, comfy chair and free cups of tea.

A survey established that the perfect job has a 26-hour (or four-day) week, a salary of £44,000 and a boss who you can have a pint with.

Other requirements for the ideal role include regular pay rises, 29 days holiday a year – around six weeks – and an extra day off on your birthday.

And, as we return to normal after the worst of the pandemic, the office itself has also taken on extra importance, with people wanting a pleasant view from the window and a good location no more than a 17-minute commute away.

As many as 95 per cent said the atmosphere in the workplace is very important when it comes to job satisfaction.

The poll of 2,000 workers found a third believe they are already working in their dream job.

Andrew Wood, of Raja Workplace which commissioned the OnePoll survey, said: ‘There are so many different things employers must take into consideration when designing a workplace and environment for their employees.

‘From comfy chairs, to the layout of the office, and ensuring the office is stocked with plenty of tea and coffee – it’s clear from the survey results these are all things employees value.’

Last week the Daily Mail reported how digital bank Atom is shifting its staff to a four-day week to ‘support improved employee mental and physical wellbeing’.