More on work…
So, adding on to our previous topic of work, what is it that makes you happy at work?
Pay is going to be the number one answer, of course. If you make good money it makes everything a little bit more tolerable, but I say that it is not the most important thing we need to be happy at work.
Next is benefits, nice to have, but many people work without them.
Perks. Perks are what make a crappy job worthwhile. If you go to work every day and get in trouble for what others around you do and what not you will not stay very long….but if you through in some perks it’s amazing how long people will stay. What am I talking about? The main perks I can think of are training, discounts, gifts like tools and things you can take home as a byproduct of work. The happiest I have ever been is when my boss not only takes the time to show me how to do things, but they also help me with the tools that I need to get the job done. When you have your own tools you take more pride in the work you do, it’s as simple as that. If your boss wants you to produce quality work then they have to get you to have pride in what you do. It’s an amazing circle, actually.
Some day I will find a job that actually pays my bills, gives me the ability to go to the doctor when I am in pain and I have pride in what I do. I know it’s out there, but where?
