All in a Day’s Work
“For them work is a living hell because their job connections drive them crazy.”
Everybody has to work. And the vast majority of us have to work under someone else’s direction. A lot has been written about “leadership” – but in truth most of us are followers. Someone is always in charge ahead of us, from whom we take our lead. Only a select few are in the “ultimate” leadership position, a role I personally would not relish. And because someone else always has some influence over us we cannot control everything that happens to us.
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Not much has been written about the workplace and how it contributes to the well-being of the worker and determines whether a person experiences fulfillment. Practices, behaviors, attitudes and systems in the environment undermine the well-being and spirit of workers to such an extent that they can destroy homes, hopes, and happiness. Whatever happens at work can affect not only the worker but his or her spouse, children, and even the pets!
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Why is the influence of the workplace so profound? The answer is simple: we spend between forty and seventy hours a week (or even more) for forty to fifty years of our life working. This is a big chunk of our existence; anything that takes that much of our life is bound to have a major influence on how we experience living. If what goes on in the workplace is crazy-making it will tend to make us a little kooky also.
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Teves
On November 26, 2009 at 6:48 am
Nice information…
Francois Hagnere
On November 26, 2009 at 7:00 am
Very true. Some people work in extreme conditions.
drelayaraja
On November 26, 2009 at 7:09 am
very good article..
papaleng
On November 26, 2009 at 7:47 am
nice article and well-presented view.
Petalm
On November 26, 2009 at 7:54 am
best to work from home!
Starpisces
On November 26, 2009 at 8:52 am
what you said are quite true..
clay hurtubise
On November 26, 2009 at 9:21 am
Good piece.
Thanks,
Clay
chitragopi
On November 26, 2009 at 9:31 am
Yes, one turns out to be the person he is made into by his workplace. Thoughtful article.
Ramalingam
On November 26, 2009 at 9:40 am
A nice article.In fact an employee has a culture of his own known as work culture that plays a significant role in his life.Thanks for sharing.
diamondpoet
On November 26, 2009 at 11:36 am
It’s true most people hate their jobs, but still have to pay the bills. Thanks for sharing.
AlmaG
On November 26, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Work pays the bills
Shirley Shuler
On November 26, 2009 at 10:25 pm
So very true, gift.
Lady Sunshine
On November 27, 2009 at 12:50 am
So true!
Frances Lawrence
On November 27, 2009 at 4:52 am
The workplace can be very damaging, especially if there is no praise or recognition of your achievement.
athena goodlight
On November 27, 2009 at 12:41 pm
work is work, but people need to have a life outside of it. I pity those who make their work their lives. They get devastated to the point of suicide when they lose their job.
lillyrose
On November 27, 2009 at 12:46 pm
good article
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