TEN JOB SATISFACTION MYTHS
MYTH#1 THERE IS A PERFECT JOB FOR ME.
There is no perfect job. Jobs have descriptions, but we each bring definition and meaning to our job. The job is in the process of being perfected only as we fulfill our intrinsic job needs, which are our sense of Respect, Responsibility, and Recognition.
MYTH #2 SOME JOBS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN
OTHERS. If as human beings we are important-and we are-then the job is important because we impart of ourselves into the job. Status is only in the mind of the thinker. People who care about themselves and care about their work realize that no one can do their job like they can. The job is special because they are special. There is no dignity and self-respect that is imparted to the job.
MYTH #3 I MUST MAKE MYSELF FIT THE JOB.
Individuals who accept themselves and their sef-worth tend to naturally be creative prblem-solvers. The tend to look for ways to make situations and circumstances work in their favor. In other words, when they are given lemons, they find ways to make lemonade.
MYTH#4 JOBS SHOULD HAVE MEANING AND PURPOSE.
Jobs have meaning and purpose only to the extent that we give them meaning and purpose. Just as we define our onw job satisfaction, we define the meaning and purpose of the job. This starts with knowing our deep values, beliefs, and purpose for living. As we get the "big picture" of these elements of our lives, we can begin putting our job in perspective within a larger picture. This will also help us make the job work for us rather than us working for the job.
MYTH #5 A JOB SHOULD HELP ME FEEL BETTER ABOUT MYSELF AND RAISE MY SELF-ESTEEM.
A job will never put soemting inside you that you don't already have. A job can embellish and strengthen what you have, but never give it to you. It wasn't designed to do that. The better you feel about yourself, the more you will see or create opportunities to maintain these feelings about yourself even when circumstances try to pull you down.
MYTH#6 A JOB SHOULD PROVIDE CHALLENGE.
Only to the extent that we begin to look for challenge in our job. We must create our opportunities to be challenged, especially after we have settled in our job and begin feeling secure and competent about how we perform our day-to-day responsibilities.
MYTH#7 IT'S HARD TO WORK FOR A DIFFICULT BOSS.
The work is not hard. The interpersonal relationship with your boss is what is hard. This strained relationship causes emotional tensions that can be wearing. When we are working for difficult people, it will help if we distinguish between the work and the difficult person. This requires a sense of confidence and competency in ourselves that can keep us centered during trying times.
MYTH#8 YOU MAY BE STUCK DOING A JOB FOR THE REST OF YOUR WORKING LIFE.
In the age we are living in, that is highly unlikely. Organizations are going through massive changes with amazing rapidity.
MYTH#9 I MUST BE OUTSTANDING ON MY JOB.
Our work may not directly showcase our skills and abilities. That should be okay. The requirement is that you do the best you can with your job assignments. Look for other opportunities in your workplace, perhaps ouside of your regular type of responsibility, to let your talents and skills glow.
MYTH#10 I SHOULD BE FURTHER ALONG IN MY JOB THAN I AM.
If further along means more promotion and salary increases, the myth of thematter is that few of us are getting many of those to any substantial degree. Employees are staying longer in the same position. Salary increases are not as large as in the past. Our definition of job satisfaction must be a definition that is within our control and can be within our reach
From India, Delhi
MYTH#1 THERE IS A PERFECT JOB FOR ME.
There is no perfect job. Jobs have descriptions, but we each bring definition and meaning to our job. The job is in the process of being perfected only as we fulfill our intrinsic job needs, which are our sense of Respect, Responsibility, and Recognition.
MYTH #2 SOME JOBS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN
OTHERS. If as human beings we are important-and we are-then the job is important because we impart of ourselves into the job. Status is only in the mind of the thinker. People who care about themselves and care about their work realize that no one can do their job like they can. The job is special because they are special. There is no dignity and self-respect that is imparted to the job.
MYTH #3 I MUST MAKE MYSELF FIT THE JOB.
Individuals who accept themselves and their sef-worth tend to naturally be creative prblem-solvers. The tend to look for ways to make situations and circumstances work in their favor. In other words, when they are given lemons, they find ways to make lemonade.
MYTH#4 JOBS SHOULD HAVE MEANING AND PURPOSE.
Jobs have meaning and purpose only to the extent that we give them meaning and purpose. Just as we define our onw job satisfaction, we define the meaning and purpose of the job. This starts with knowing our deep values, beliefs, and purpose for living. As we get the "big picture" of these elements of our lives, we can begin putting our job in perspective within a larger picture. This will also help us make the job work for us rather than us working for the job.
MYTH #5 A JOB SHOULD HELP ME FEEL BETTER ABOUT MYSELF AND RAISE MY SELF-ESTEEM.
A job will never put soemting inside you that you don't already have. A job can embellish and strengthen what you have, but never give it to you. It wasn't designed to do that. The better you feel about yourself, the more you will see or create opportunities to maintain these feelings about yourself even when circumstances try to pull you down.
MYTH#6 A JOB SHOULD PROVIDE CHALLENGE.
Only to the extent that we begin to look for challenge in our job. We must create our opportunities to be challenged, especially after we have settled in our job and begin feeling secure and competent about how we perform our day-to-day responsibilities.
MYTH#7 IT'S HARD TO WORK FOR A DIFFICULT BOSS.
The work is not hard. The interpersonal relationship with your boss is what is hard. This strained relationship causes emotional tensions that can be wearing. When we are working for difficult people, it will help if we distinguish between the work and the difficult person. This requires a sense of confidence and competency in ourselves that can keep us centered during trying times.
MYTH#8 YOU MAY BE STUCK DOING A JOB FOR THE REST OF YOUR WORKING LIFE.
In the age we are living in, that is highly unlikely. Organizations are going through massive changes with amazing rapidity.
MYTH#9 I MUST BE OUTSTANDING ON MY JOB.
Our work may not directly showcase our skills and abilities. That should be okay. The requirement is that you do the best you can with your job assignments. Look for other opportunities in your workplace, perhaps ouside of your regular type of responsibility, to let your talents and skills glow.
MYTH#10 I SHOULD BE FURTHER ALONG IN MY JOB THAN I AM.
If further along means more promotion and salary increases, the myth of thematter is that few of us are getting many of those to any substantial degree. Employees are staying longer in the same position. Salary increases are not as large as in the past. Our definition of job satisfaction must be a definition that is within our control and can be within our reach
From India, Delhi
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