The Day Job, Redefined

Good Thursday morning!

I LOVE the commercial when the parrot is mimicking his owner because he can't take another day at the job. Think of how many individuals we supervise and how easy it can be to fall into the rut of routine. Those are the days that seem to drag for me, when I know what to expect all the time, when the work is not challenging or stimulating, when I watch the clock for the quickest escape into the real world. I am lucky enough to not have had one of those days in quite some time. As a Team Leader, the work is always challenging and each day is full of brand new promise.

The individuals that I supervise, however, can easily fall into that rut if I am not paying attention and engaging them on a regular basis. Keeping them in mind, and understanding their work day is essential for me to inject a tad bit of freshness into a potentially mundane professional experience. In part, I think it contributes to the distinction between having a job and a career. If you come to work to punch a few buttons and go home, you have a job. If you come into the office with a focus on future development and how what you do today can translate into bigger things tomorrow, you may be enjoying a career. Let's try to keep our staff career-minded!

Enjoy this article, The Day Job, Redefined, and have a great day!