Study shows that around 60% of workers in the United States of America are unhappy with their jobs. We can interpret the word “unhappy” to mean absolutely not liking their job or just being okay with the job but not having much excitement in it. Whichever it is, the point is that 60% of United States workers are lacking spiritual satisfaction in their jobs.
How do we solve it then? The only way to get the satisfaction in your job is never stop looking until you find it. It may sound selfish and impractical, but it is the only way you can feed your soul instead of only feed your body with your paycheck every month. I do not suggest you to quit your daily job in an instance, but don't stop looking to find the job which you feel will bring joy to your life.
You will find books on how you can compromise with your condition right now, but I think those kinds of books are very limiting to our talent and ability. Explore your hobbies to find an activity which will lead you to your dream job.
Let me tell you a story that will inspire you in finding your dream job and never give up. I have a 40 years old friend who had been a medical sales representative for almost 20 years. At the age of 40, he finally decided to pursue his dream to be a surgeon. His friends and family told him that he was insane taking the decision. But he continued his plan and never looked back.
Chris Rock the comedian said once about the difference between a job and a career. He said that a job is the one which keeps you feed and pays the bills, but a career is your true calling and you will really enjoy doing it until you feel that the time is never enough.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
How to Find Your Dream Job and Enjoy It - Part 1
Some people were born already knowing what they would become when they grew up. Some wanted to be a doctor, some wanted to fly big planes, some really liked music and desperately wanted to be a musician. They then made plans and worked as hard as they could to achieve it, and you know what? They succeeded. How about you?
I always envy those people for always knowing what they want and having such determination to get it. I myself had got lost in my high school time, realizing that childhood dreams may not be applied anymore to the adult life. Do you remember what you wanted to be when you were kids?
Most kids will choose an occupation around them that they can understand. Police, doctors, veterinarian, lawyers, teachers.Some are fascinated by films and TV shows and wants to be movie stars or celebrities. Broker, consultant, editor will may never come to their mind. Some of those children get their dream job, but many of them have to compromise with the real world.
I always envy those people for always knowing what they want and having such determination to get it. I myself had got lost in my high school time, realizing that childhood dreams may not be applied anymore to the adult life. Do you remember what you wanted to be when you were kids?
Most kids will choose an occupation around them that they can understand. Police, doctors, veterinarian, lawyers, teachers.Some are fascinated by films and TV shows and wants to be movie stars or celebrities. Broker, consultant, editor will may never come to their mind. Some of those children get their dream job, but many of them have to compromise with the real world.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
How to Do Effective Networking For Your Business Success - Part 2
If you allocated only very little time for going out to meet your business network outside your office, you can meet them through your internet. You can use the internet to do an effective networking. There are many business networking forums online. In these forums you can find many contacts that will be useful for your business.
Spend at least one hour or more in front of your computer before or after your working hour and do your networking from there. It will not take a long time for you to become a habit and see how the result surprises you.
It is important also for you to meet with the people within your industry or in the industries where you try to build your market. You can meet them in a social association or a local association or seminars in the relevant topic of your business. Attending these gatherings will not only contribute to your business in the network part, it will also contribute your business with new ideas and advices you will get from the events.
Networking is very important to your business growth. You won't be able to have a successful business if you only sit in your office and do not talk to anyone. Therefore, you need to review your time management system to ensure that you have allocated enough time to do what is really important for your business, networking.
Spend at least one hour or more in front of your computer before or after your working hour and do your networking from there. It will not take a long time for you to become a habit and see how the result surprises you.
It is important also for you to meet with the people within your industry or in the industries where you try to build your market. You can meet them in a social association or a local association or seminars in the relevant topic of your business. Attending these gatherings will not only contribute to your business in the network part, it will also contribute your business with new ideas and advices you will get from the events.
Networking is very important to your business growth. You won't be able to have a successful business if you only sit in your office and do not talk to anyone. Therefore, you need to review your time management system to ensure that you have allocated enough time to do what is really important for your business, networking.
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