Is being happy at work about having the right attitude or finding the right job?
It’s 10% about the job and 90% about you. That’s why some people seem to have everything at work and are still not happy. It’s less about the job and more about how you approach it. I have met happy nurses, bus drivers, teachers and managers. I’ve also met unhappy nurses, bus drivers, teachers and managers. If you want to be happy at work you can be – as long as you find work that uses your abilities and skills. On the other hand, if you don’t care about being happy at work, no one can help you. That’s where a lot of people are at – they don’t seem to care about enjoying work, and they focus more on their title and the paycheck. Q: What makes people happy at work? A: There are two things that make us happy at work: 1. Results. Knowing that you do good work. Making a difference. Contributing value. Going home from work saying “I kicked butt today!” 2. Relationships. Liking the people you work with and especially having a good relationship with your boss. When people have results and rel
