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Maybe Change a Few Things at Work?

Pivot: Shelter in Place

If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.

Maya Angelou

It’s time to make a change at work. Think carefully about what’s important to you and look for ways to ensure that your current work environment meets your needs. Asking for a change at work isn’t always easy. You’re more likely to be successful if you figure out what you want beforehand.

Try talking to sympathetic co-workers to bounce your ideas off them before you approach an administrator with your request. Think about how the outcome of your request might benefit the organization. The more reasonable and beneficial your request is, the more likely your employer is to accommodate it.

Our dilemma is that we hate change and love it at the same time; what we really want is for things to remain the same but get better.

Sydney J. Harris

The Winds of Change

Change is inevitable, and it doesn’t have to be overly disruptive. If you’re concerned about changes in your workplace, start by having a candid conversation with HR or a member of the leadership group where you work. Sometimes a bit of clarity is all that’s needed. On the off chance that a simple conversation isn’t enough to restore your confidence, you should look for other ways to steer your career back to calmer waters.

Good work deserves good pay.

Hard work is its own reward, but if you’re working hard and not being compensated fairly, it’s time to take action! Talk to your employer about an increase in pay, and don’t be afraid to consider other offers if necessary.

When an actor comes to me and wants to discuss his character, I say, “It’s in the script.” If he says, “But what’s my motivation?,” I say, “Your salary.”

Alfred Hitchcock

Change is good.

You seek out change and adapt well to unexpected events that occur in your career. Be on the look out for new opportunities that might come your way. Your natural agility will give you the boost you need to rise to the occassion.

Who you work with matters!

You’re a team player! You care about the people on your team and their needs both on and off the clock. You expect to work for a company that values its employees and the larger community that it serves.

There’s more to life than money.

Money isn’t everything to you. You’re looking for satisfaction and deeper rewards in life.

You’re keeping your options open.

You’re smart. You like to keep your options open regarding the work you do. You already know there’s more to life than the corporate climb.

You’re flexible!

You’re flexible when it comes to work location. Maybe you don’t mind keeping strict office hours or commuting to another part of the city for work. Your flexibility will open a lot of doors when it comes to finding the perfect job.

Smooth Sailing

You quite rightly tend to avoid tricky situations by focusing on what you know best. Your skills and expertise will carry you far in your career, but don’t be afraid to try something new from time to time.

Next Steps: The Pursuit of Happiness

Your values and working conditions change over time, so it’s a good idea to pursue mindfulness in seeking happiness at work. If, after a several months, you notice a significant improvement or decline in your happiness at work, feel free to repeat the survey to see if your responses have changed.

We also encourage you to sign up for our periodic check-ins, either twice a year or once a month depending on how certain you are of your next steps. We look forward to hearing from you again soon and wish you great success in your pursuit of a deeply satisfying work environment.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

Mahatma Gandhi