As we approach Thanksgiving Day it’s good to think about our
career and the parts of our work lives that we’re grateful for. We’d also
recommend a daily gratitude practice but that is a story for another time.
There are many aspects of our career that we might be
thankful for but for now let’s focus on the following five areas.
The opportunity to do work that benefits your community and
the world, while utilizing your strengths, talents, skills, and interests. It’s
fulfilling to find work that interests you and enables you to use your
strengths and skills to make the world a better place through your company’s
products or services.
Working with good people. You’re fortunate when you work with
a competent and dedicated team that you enjoy working with toward a common
goal. You earn bonus points when there is one or two co-workers you consider a
friend or enjoy socializing with outside of work.
Flexible work arrangements. Be grateful for opportunities
you to work from home, leave work early to attend to family matters, or benefit
from a four-day work-week.
A mentor. We should always be thankful for those people who
have taught, guided, and mentored us along the way in our lives, education, and
in our jobs. A good mentor should not be taken for granted, and he or she
likely played an important role in where you are now in your life and career.
The occasion to advance in your career and to develop your
skills. A great workplace enables you to gain new knowledge, enhance your
skills, and provides opportunities for advancement. Be grateful for these
opportunities at work.
These five areas can offer you the chance to reflect on your
current job, be thankful for the positive aspects of your work, and can help
you consider whether a change in scenery might be better for your career.
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