When I'm at work, I take my work seriously and do my job.
2007-08-13 13:21:25 · 7 answers · asked by Toddacanda 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
This is a great question, and many times when it is your first real job, you feel that you need to take it seriously. But taking a job too seriously will only shelter yourself and cause problems down the road. There are ways to excel at your job, but not take it TOO seriously. If you take your job too seriously, you will get too wrapped up in it, and not fulfill the rest of your life (relationships, work/life balance, and your own personal time) Also it could lead to a major letdown if they ever let you go, or you leave on your own terms. In todays society, the average person in the workforce will have 5 career changes by 30, 3 more between 30-40, and 1 more before 50. So taking anything too seriously is not particuarly worth your time in today's society....based on numbers.
2007-08-13 13:33:25 · answer #1 · answered by Cory H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with taking your job seriously, but don't be a brown noser or a goody goody! No one will like you if you do! You can be a serious employee without being snooty about it. And don't neglect your family for your job. I see so many people do that. Your boss won't be there for you when you are down and out .. your family will.
2007-08-13 13:29:49 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Serious is one thing - but when an issue happens is not to over-react.
Issues happen in every company - but not making a big deal and dealing with the issues in a collected and calm matter only helps the situation better. Threatening statements or hurtful language only hinders the workplace and slows the progression of solving the issue.
2007-08-13 13:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by atg28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's fine. Just remember that the hardest worker doesn't always get the promotion. If you are the best at your job, but you don't play politics as well as a mediocre worker, you may not get the promotion that you deserve.
2007-08-13 13:29:18 · answer #4 · answered by Bruce J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're self employed, definitely. If your employer reciprocates yes. If not, take your skills and work ethic elsewhere.
Having said that, make sure you a full life outside of work.
2007-08-13 13:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by astatine 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES sheese - I would fire someone that did not take his job seriously.
2007-08-13 13:27:37 · answer #6 · answered by Cinthia Round house kicking VT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are what they call a "hard worker." That's what promotions are made out of!
2007-08-13 14:18:25 · answer #7 · answered by Alletery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋