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Re: how to succeed at your job

Writer's Coin — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:06:09 -0000

I like this concept of "net enjoyment," never heard of it before but I like it. I think most people live at the extremes (or try to): "I love my job" or "I hate my job," when in reality you just need to be "in the black."

It's all we can ask for.

Re: how to succeed at your job

shadox — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:52:27 -0000

Not sure about this. I know quite a few lawyers, for example, who really hate their jobs but are still doing quite well and have made partners in their firm... it helps to like what do, but I am not sure it's an absolute necessity.

Re: how to succeed at your job

Craig — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:15:40 -0000

I think having an enjoyment for your work not necessarily helps you work better, but it gives you the motivation to want to learn more and to develop your skills further. That's where the success comes into play for someone who enjoys their job.

Re: how to succeed at your job

Retired Syd — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:50:39 -0000

I actually think there's a #3 to be successful: be someone people like to work with. I always thought ANYONE with basic accounting/finance/tax skills could have done my job at least as well as I did, but the thing that ultimately made me successful was that people WANTED to have me around. I was fun to work with. And if you can have a skilled person that's fun vs. a skilled person that's a pain in the ass to work with, that's what really sets you apart.

Re: how to succeed at your job

Terri — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:56:33 -0000

Great post. I already know that it is time to check out, its just a matter of when =0). Its something that I am working on now.

Re: how to succeed at your job

deepali — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:55:26 -0000

so true. i actually think that people overestimate #1. just because you are smart and interested and have some skills, doesn't mean you have all that is required for that job. i think if people were more self-aware about the combo of skills required, they'd realize that some of the unhappiness comes from fitting a square peg in a round hole.