How to love your job… How to be grateful. July 4, 2006
Posted by chazper in Success Journal.trackback
Just received an e-mail… <download ppt>
“An 8 year old child was caught in a market in
Iran for stealing bread.
In their law, he will be punished; his arms will be crushed by a car. He will loose forever the possibility to use his arm.”
He’s only a child! @#@!2)(($$!!!!
Though the email is about the negatives of a certain religion, I would just like to present a different perspective in it.
Thinking about it, I’ve realized how fortunate we are to live in a democratic country wherein human rights are imposed and its violation reviled by the public. I’m also grateful that I don’t have to steal bread because of the savings I had from my previous jobs (I’m currently on a job hunt).
When I was working in my previous company, I recieved another email wherein it tells a story about a father. Getting a job was so hard in his country that he had his hands cut-off on purpose in order to beg!
Thinking again about that email, I learned to love my job more. I learned to be grateful. I learned to be more tolerant with difficult people at work (of course not to the point of being a pushover). I learned not to complain too much of little things at work. That is why I just had to comment on a certain top post here in wordpress. Although the author’s purpose is to suggest improvements in the workplace, there were ”some” work attitude displayed that I do not agree with.
All I’m trying to say is before you complain about the little things in your company… think about the people who are trying desperately to have a job. Before complaining… “How come other companies provide their employees free donuts… or free coffee… etc. etc.” Think about the kid in the picture… who have to steal bread just to mend his hungry stomach… (i still can’t imagine what they did to that kid… you heartless piece of @##!!&*#)
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Oh, I just finished my 1 hour phone interview this morning with flying colors (if I can evaluate my performance). :) Just have to wait for another month to finish the overall interview process (2 more interviews). Anyway I just have to continue sending my resume to other companies. It’s hard if you are a career shifter and selective on your prospective companies… but with determination and preparation I believe nothing is impossible! 
Hey chazper, I’m all for creative disagreement. If I knew everything I’d be much richer than I am
Mr. Angry, I think we are yin and yang… opposite but in total harmony. LOL
But don’t get me wrong… i’m not in total disagreement with your post. I actually agree in having a good working environment. I must say I like your part three better. Congratulation! your post is on top again the other day.
Hey Chaz,
This really does make you stop and appreciate what you have. I’m glad your phone interview went well. I’m sure you’ll be great with the rest of the process.
Keep up the good work!
gm
Heya Chazper,
Great post. We all can do with a little inflection and a greater sense of gratitude with what we have in our lives.