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!HOW DO I KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME FOR A CAREER CHANGE? So, there is a 99.9% chance that you are going to hate parts of your job, no matter what you do. Does that mean that it’s time to start thinking of a new career? Maybe, maybe not. We all have tasks that we avoid or dread, or parts of our jobs that are physically/mentally/emotionally draining. To the point that we start to wonder if we are in the right career. ... So how do you know when it’s time to make a change? A few things to consider: - How much of your job don’t you like? Is it more than 50%? That might be a sign that you are in the wrong job. - Are the majority of the parts you dislike connected to the tasks themselves, or to the environment/company you work for? You can likely find a different company to do a similar job at, which might fix the problem! - Are you just bored? If you are sick of your tasks, maybe there are opportunities to take on new duties, switch departments, learn a new role. Get creative! - How does your current job fit into your current life? For example- Many of us go from single to kids and realize we like the job but we can’t make the demands of it work with our family or other priorities. That can be reason enough to move on. - MOST IMPORTANTLY; Pay attention to what you are doing with you get in the zone (loose track of time, find rhythm); that’s a great indicator that you have natural talents in that area and you should analyze that and think of how you can build it into work. It is so cliche to say, but life is too short to be with a company or in a job that you hate. If this post rings some alarms bells for you, give it some thought! Change can be so so good

!YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR HOW YOU SHOW UP AT WORK! The you (attitude, perspective, etc) that you bring to work everyday is your choice and in only your control. What you are not responsible for: - your crappy boss, a bad high-level leader, a challenging coworker, the coffee, the bad fluorescent lighting, the sound coming from your cubicle mate eating carrots... or whatever you find yourself complaining about. How you respond to it and carry yourself through the bad pa...rts of your job- that’s ALL on you. And remember, you are never not building your own reputation. Managing a job you don’t love with grace, and still putting in your best effort VS. Complaining and being grumpy all day... same situation, 2 different approaches. I’ve worked in HR in this community long enough to be able to assure you that people notice and remember a great attitude- and it is that attitude and reputation, more than anything else, that will open your next door. as always- @rheanonnealephotography

Fundamental Attribution Error: Employee: I’m not making it in today. The roads are awful and I’m not comfortable driving. I don’t think it’s safe Employer *thinks*: Wow, super lazy. But okay. I would never not make it to work because of roads Just curious- anyone felt this response (vocalized or not) from an employer when it comes to bad roads, sick days, appointments, whatever? ... It can be summarized as the ‘Fundamental Attribution Error- AKA- attributing a persons behaviour to their poor personality as opposed to their situation/ external factors. This can be common in workplaces and it’s a quick way to develop a toxic environment. Here’s the general rule- 94%* of the time People are good, situations/systems are what’s POOR. If leaders can practice reacting to problems as situational first, people-based second the chances of having happy employees goes waaay up. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but most poor systems in businesses are initiated from the top sooo it’s possible that you (the leader) have contributed in creating the environment that is causing the poor situation. Food for thought. *94-% is an actual stat