in your office/desk/work area??
Example : "Sigh... 8 more hours"
2006-06-22 15:14:49 · 27 answers · asked by mystery t 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
One of the ways to change your mindset from being at work and on the clock to being in your career and in your element is to remember that each new day throws you a curve ball.
Being at work and on the clock, there's no doubt that the curve ball will surprise you, and chances are you'll miss the pitch. Your opportunity for rising above mediocre came and went. You've all seen it - you're at the cashier, the total is $5.05, you hand her a ten and locate a nickle AFTER she's rung up $10 tendered - and she's totally lost.
That was her curve ball. If she had learned to count change, instead of relying on the register to do it, you'd smile and promise to return soon. As it is, you're watching her fumble with the concept of the difference between ninety-five cents and a dollar.
Being in your element and in your career means that you don't necessarily LIVE this work stuff, but you KNOW it inside and out, so that the curve ball not only doesn't surprise you, it opens new doors for you. The only way to get there is to take the job seriously - and a lot of taking it seriously includes ditching the "sigh...8 more hours" mindset. When you get to the point where you're scheduling your work that needs to be done, and trying to decide if you can get it all done in a short 8 hours, you've gone a long way toward the career side.
What's on my mind when I get to work? Same thing that's on my mind away from work - how to solve a particular issue or how to incorporate new ideas. I'm psyched about getting there - there's WORK to be done!
2006-06-22 15:28:26 · answer #1 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I first arrive at the office, my mind is on setting an agenda for the day. Calls to make, emails to send, meetings to attend.
If your only thought is how to get out of there, or how to screw your boss over ... you need a new job. Or a new attitude.
2006-07-04 10:18:49 · answer #2 · answered by Myrna B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I get in the office, my thought is -- What do I want to work on first? Sounds like cheez, but it's true. I actually like my job!
2006-06-22 15:18:00 · answer #3 · answered by Izzy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I get up in the am I am happy to see a new day. when i get to work I wonder what suprises will come by way and hope it is something that I can handle
2006-07-06 12:39:51 · answer #4 · answered by Rock_N_Roll_Chicky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm always thinking of the nice warm cuddly bed I left and then see the sad truth... got to work!
2006-07-06 12:58:38 · answer #5 · answered by ivrb2002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another Day, Another Doller
2006-06-22 15:18:09 · answer #6 · answered by darkamiyetlovelysongofsongs1_5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it time to go home yet! oh man i need to stay late cause i need the money i only have an hour to get this crap done oh man i dont want to have to go over and kiss my boss's *** today geezzz is it time to go home yet! can i go home with pay!
2006-06-22 15:20:24 · answer #7 · answered by evie_cooper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think "Let me go to my e-mail and see if I got any more Best Answers before I start work..."
2006-06-22 15:21:58 · answer #8 · answered by just♪wondering 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How I can go about making it a good day.
2006-07-05 12:54:22 · answer #9 · answered by puzzlefanatic2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who wants to trade shifts?
2006-07-06 10:06:54 · answer #10 · answered by moonguardianluna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋