The quality of life: a study of subjective evaluations of work

The article analyses the concept of quality of life from the perspective of sociology. It is noted that the indicators of life quality include both objective characteristics of a person, his or her life and living conditions, and subjective evaluations. One of the latter is attitude to work, which is included in the generalised criterion "satisfaction with life". The article presents the results of empirical studies of the middle class dealing with the "attitude to work" criterion. It has been found that the middle class representatives are inclined to value highly the understanding of colleagues and the possibility of professional achievements. The attitude to work is considered in the material and spiritual aspects. The first aspect concerns the financial side of individuals'life, and the second one - the possibility of self-fulfilment. It has also been found that in case of contraposition of family and work, the gender stereotypes are triggered.