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There are many
kinds of daily
grinds. In the
U.S. corporate
world today, to
be busy working
12-16 hours a
day is a sign of
importance and
ambition. The
more time you
spend at your
job, the more
you are envied -
the harder you
work, the higher
you rise up in
the corporate
ladder.
Somehow, we've
gotten this work
thing all wrong.
Originally, work
was not intended
to be a grind,
where we are
crushed,
pressed, mashed,
and pounded into
completing tasks
and satisfying
responsibilities.
It was intended
to be an object
of pleasure,
enjoyment, and
fulfillment.
The Work
Relationship
People play an
essential part
in any business.
The activity
they engage in
is called work.
Work occupies
about one-third
to one-half of
our lives;
therefore, we
must exercise
diligence and
care when
establishing
work
relationships.
Diligence is at
the heart of the
work
relationship.
Those who work
are called
employees or
workers, and
those who manage
or oversee these
workers are
called leaders
or bosses. The
work
relationship is
somewhat
symbiotic.
Bosses and
workers co-exist
for mutual
benefit based
upon certain
conditions,
promises and
agreements with
one another. As
a result, the
work
relationship can
be severed when
either the boss
or worker takes
advantage of or
hurts the other.
A failure to
live up to the
agreement will
cause the boss
to terminate or
fire the worker,
or the worker to
quit or resign
from the boss.
In fact,
employee survey
research has
consistently
shown that the
number one
reason why
workers leave a
company is poor
boss quality.
Making
the Work
Relationship
Succeed
-
Respect.
Bosses
and workers must
acknowledge and
show
consideration
and respect for
each other.
-
Trust.
Both workers and
bosses must
learn to trust
so that
challenges and
obstacles may be
overcome.
-
Interpersonal
Communication.
Bosses
and workers are
to communicate
with each other
in ways that
promote mutual
understanding.
-
Collaboration.
Workers
and bosses are
to cooperate
with one another
and use
collaborative
ways to solve
problems and
make decisions.
- The
Benefit of the
Doubt.
Bosses and
workers are to
practice "2S1Q"
(slow to speak
and become
angry; quick to
listen), and
refrain from
prematurely
passing judgment
on each other.
Finding
Happiness in
Your Work
There is more to
work than just
paying your dues
from nine to
five working out
the daily grind.
So, if you're
going to spend
an average of
eight to twelve
hours exerting
energy on a task
or two, you must
find ways to
enjoy it! Here
are a few:
-
Choose to
Delight in Your
Work.
It's important
to have a
positive
attitude towards
work and reject
a critical and
complaining one.
This means you
must make a
deliberate
choice to be
satisfied with
your work. There
are no perfect
jobs because
there are no
perfect people.
It is
unrealistic to
believe that the
grass will be
greener in
another
department or
company. Job
satisfaction
involves
choosing to
commit to and be
in harmony with
your work by
consistently
carrying out
your duties and
responsibilities.
Remember that
work is a prime
developer of
your character
and ability to
successfully
interact with
others in
society.
-
Never Stop
Learning and
Acquiring New
Skills.
Do your work
with wisdom,
knowledge and
competence by
keeping skill
levels sharp and
fresh. Don't
wait for the
company to
provide
opportunities
for professional
development.
Instead, take
responsibility
for your own
training and
career growth by
investing time
and resources in
further
education and
skill
acquisition.
- Work
Smart as Well as
Hard.
Hard work can
give meaning and
purpose to life.
When you work
hard, you use
your whole being
- mind, body,
and spirit.
Working hard
includes a total
focus of
personality,
skill, and
intellect - all
parts of the
body working in
harmony to
accomplish a
task. You know
that you have
worked hard when
at the end of
the task there
is a balanced
result of sweet
exhaustion and
satisfaction of
completion.
Do you want
lasting
solutions for a
successful work
relationship?
Then re-ignite
your enthusiasm
for your job,
restart your
relationship
with your boss,
and
re-invigorate
your career.
Althea
DeBrule,
entrepreneur &
seasoned human
resources
executive, has
helped people
achieve their
career goals for
more than 30
years. She is
recognized for
her bottom line
and practical
application of
career
transition &
development
strategies in a
way that compels
action. To
discover how
Althea can help
you take your
career to a new
level, visit
http://www.extreme-career-makeover.com/.
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