2007-10-09 14:20:39 · 9 answers · asked by farleyjackmaster 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
yes. I think that people feel their job is so important in defining them when in reality a job is the means to provide for the things that are truly important in life - family, hobbies, home, etc. People need to step back and reevaluate their priorities periodically. Most people would not be missed for more than a month if they left their job - work would go on.
2007-10-09 14:31:38 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Goddess 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do, and that is why there are so many health problems for people who rely so heavily on their jobs to sustain their lively hoods. There are people who struggle paycheck to paycheck, those who live beyond their means, and those who have no means of supporting themselves or their families. It is an unfortunate truth, you can't have much if you don't have money, and unless one is born into wealth, one really has no choice, but the key is being able to balance work and home life. Taking time off to relax and rejuvenate, take holidays, trips, and a day off when one is not feeling 100%; it is better to take a day off sick than to go in one day and be unproductive, that one day can create problems that wouldn't have been there if one had simply stayed in bed that day. That is why employers have such benefits, they are called benifits, but they are also to the benfit of the company, to make an employee feel valued and a sense of entitlement for all their hard work and dedication.
2007-10-09 14:33:20 · answer #2 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think many individuals identity is tied into their jobs. If you look at statistics, retirees who do not find a passion shortly after leaving their job have a much higher incident of death. I guess instead of job I should say career. One does not identify with a job -Short term employment. A career is something you have striven for, so of course ,it becomes part of who you are
2007-10-09 14:25:13 · answer #3 · answered by CherryCheri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most definately, The way others view your performance has to do with how you view yourself. If you continually lose your job or are ridiculed on the job you are going to begin to feel inadequate, and your sense of self-worth will lower significantly.
2007-10-09 14:35:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with this.
I was made redundant from a Press office/PR role 2 years ago. I then became a mother. I found that the redundancy really knocked my self confidence. I really felt (and still feel to a certain extent) that I need to get back in the game, as at first i found it hard turning from career girl to mum overnight. As much as I love my daughter, I feel compelled to eventually go back to the workplace (at least part-time) partly to break the monotony, but mostly to prove to myself that I am a capable, competent woman, not just a poo cleaner-laundrywoman-baby feeder
@ Alexis, alas its not just American culture - its western culture maybe? I am from the UK and I also feel the pressure to be career-oriented, even if that pressure is self-imposed!
2007-10-09 14:30:40 · answer #5 · answered by Chimera's Song 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definitely!
Our occupations/jobs become our lives and only source of positive feelings towards ourselves.
I think it is American culture. We are raised to believe that the epitome of happiness is growing up…going to college, getting a job, popping out a couple kids and retirement.
(Throw in a mortgage and such)
2007-10-09 14:29:43 · answer #6 · answered by Alexis N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that is so true maybe 70% of population's the are tied to their jobs.
2007-10-09 14:31:33 · answer #7 · answered by sajmir 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-10-09 14:45:42 · answer #8 · answered by b97st 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes....men much more than women...
My brother told me a month ago that he lost himself when he lost his job...
2007-10-09 14:23:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋