In general, those who work in consumer services report a very high level of happiness with their jobs. This is probably attributable, at least in part, to the character of the task that is being done. Occupations in the field of consumer services typically entail frequent interaction with members of the general public, which may be both taxing and rewarding. In addition, many jobs in the consumer services industry provide a high degree of flexibility and autonomy to their employees, enabling them to work at their own speed and determine their own work schedules.