I have been so frustrated lately. Between day job stress, neverending family commitments and lack of "me" time, my mood has not been very positive. It's been easy for me to channel the restlessness and frustration into complaint. After a straight week of this, I realize it's getting me nowhere except even more restless and more frustrated. I need to re-read my blog and take my own advice. :-) The best way to fix a negative situation is to actively look for ways to change it. The same is true for you. Yes, God is in the miracle business, but it's hard for a miracle to find you when you're not setting yourself up to receive it. How are you going to find the mate God has for you if you sit at home every night complaining about being single? How are you going to find that new, better job if your resume hasn't been updated since 1994? How will the world discover your talent for singing if you won't even commit to doing a solo in the church choir?
Today, I ask you to do something. Take at least one small step toward changing your situation. It can be as simple as putting down that donut, making a phone call, crossing something off your to-do list or saying a prayer. My one small step is to get out of the house for a minute to get my mind off of the craziness of the day job. My resume has also officially been updated.
Your turn. What are you going to do?
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Saturday, November 7, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
It's Your Choice
I remember the first time I took a job just for the money. I was a sophomore in college and thought I'd hit the jackpot - one of the highest work study jobs at the time - $11/hour! What great role did I play on the team? What kind of problem was I solving for this type of money? Well...I was the official "copy girl!" Yes, my entire job consisted of copying reports, collating them and putting them into a bin for distribution. This was clearly in the days before emailing documents became popular. :-)
For the 1st month, my job was good. I'd stand or sit at the copier for 10+ hours/week, make my reports, chat to my coworkers and collect my paycheck. After 40 hours, at least 10 copier breakdowns and more papercuts than I care to remember, I couldn't take it anymore. I was a college student with strategic thinking skills, computer know how and a host of other talents...but no one cared. I remember thinking I'd made a breakthrough when I showed a coworker how to fix his computer. I surely thought someone would recognize my other talents and ask me to be more than the girl who stood by the copier all week...but no...that never happened. People went "Wow! I didn't know you could fix computers! Did you finish copying those reports yet?" :-|
That was the day I decided my happiness was worth more than $11/hour. Luckily, leaving wasn't difficult. Being a college student, I had the excuse of "my class schedule changed, so I can't work here anymore." It was a common line, and there was always another student eager for the $11/hour paycheck.
I realize that things aren't so easy as an adult. There is no changing class schedule excuse that can be used to end most full-time jobs. So what do you do when you find yourself in a job situation where the only motivation is the paycheck? How do you keep going when your management team doesn't appreciate you? What gets you up in the morning when your daily tasks become boring? What happens when you feel stuck. After all, there's no finite time limit.
In those moments, you need to remember that you always have a choice. If you've got a history with the team, coworkers you love, and even the slightest hint of company loyalty, it will be difficult to leave. However, is a paycheck worth your sanity and self-worth? Pray over your situation and ask God to lead you in the right direction. Remember...it's your choice.
For the 1st month, my job was good. I'd stand or sit at the copier for 10+ hours/week, make my reports, chat to my coworkers and collect my paycheck. After 40 hours, at least 10 copier breakdowns and more papercuts than I care to remember, I couldn't take it anymore. I was a college student with strategic thinking skills, computer know how and a host of other talents...but no one cared. I remember thinking I'd made a breakthrough when I showed a coworker how to fix his computer. I surely thought someone would recognize my other talents and ask me to be more than the girl who stood by the copier all week...but no...that never happened. People went "Wow! I didn't know you could fix computers! Did you finish copying those reports yet?" :-|
That was the day I decided my happiness was worth more than $11/hour. Luckily, leaving wasn't difficult. Being a college student, I had the excuse of "my class schedule changed, so I can't work here anymore." It was a common line, and there was always another student eager for the $11/hour paycheck.
I realize that things aren't so easy as an adult. There is no changing class schedule excuse that can be used to end most full-time jobs. So what do you do when you find yourself in a job situation where the only motivation is the paycheck? How do you keep going when your management team doesn't appreciate you? What gets you up in the morning when your daily tasks become boring? What happens when you feel stuck. After all, there's no finite time limit.
In those moments, you need to remember that you always have a choice. If you've got a history with the team, coworkers you love, and even the slightest hint of company loyalty, it will be difficult to leave. However, is a paycheck worth your sanity and self-worth? Pray over your situation and ask God to lead you in the right direction. Remember...it's your choice.
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