Comments on: Give It Your All, Not for Your Boss, But for Your Own Work Happiness

By: how to find your purpose in life

how to find your purpose in life — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:44:44 +0000

I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.

By: simone

simone — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:05:06 +0000

I just resigned from a job.I live in Europe:I started off with all the above; flexibility,helpfulness,implementing systems for job performance optimization. etc..It came down to: people thought I was after their job, that I was “up” on myself.So I resigned.all I’m saying is be aware of the culture of the place you are working in.

By: Rob McPhillips

Rob McPhillips — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:27:04 +0000

Interesting post. It's not what we do that makes us happy, it's the frame of mind we do it in. All we can do is give and share what we are. Withholding ourself just makes us more miserable. Rob McPhillips's last blog post..Finding Your Passion

By: Shelley Anderson

Shelley Anderson — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:36:19 +0000

Karl! What great advice! I am a strong advocate for doing what you like to do for you, and not the boss. It may sound egotistical, but if you love your job, you will be more productive. As you know, I talk about this in my book Dealing With Divas. Thanks for your great website! Shelley Anderson's last blog post..Olympics Fever

By: Marc and Angel Hack Life

Marc and Angel Hack Life — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:18:04 +0000

"When stuffing marketing bags I realized that I could: Think of grand plans that will help me in my future writing, speaking and website career. (It became a meditation on the future me.)"

Now that's a smart move. It's important to maximize the time spent on the things that matter most to you. Marc and Angel Hack Life's last blog post..101 Dirt Cheap Ways to Enjoy Yourself

By: chris

chris — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:26:53 +0000

I had plenty of jobs also. I was even a janitor but I took pride in being a janitor and somehow the job was enjoyable. chris's last blog post..My Achilles Heel

By: Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:52:14 +0000

Hi Rajaie, all jobs help us build our skills.

Hi Barbara, when we adjust our attitude to fit the job we can learn to see the positive even in the worst task. I’ve never worked in a hotel, but I have friends who do and I hear about how stressful it can be. That’s awesome that you used your experience as a stepping stone instead of letting it bring you down.

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:12:28 +0000

Hi Karl,

I’ve had many jobs, and really don’t consider any of the “the worst”. The most unglamorous job I had was as a maid in a large hotel. But, based on my upbringing, I was the best maid they ever had. I shined those toilets and tubs, and made perfect hospital corners on the bed sheets. Soon, I was promoted to assistant housekeeper, and later to Executive Housekeeper. From there I transferred to the accounting office (numbers are a love of mine) and became the Assistant Controller. It was six years of my life, but I always thought of myself “working on my career”. That attitude continued to take me places I never dreamed possible.

Karl, this is a great post and for anyone who “hates” their job, a must read.

Barbara Swafford’s last blog post..FEFF – It’s Good For The Ego

By: Rajaie AlKorani

Rajaie AlKorani — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:17:49 +0000

I'm still a student, so I haven't had any worst jobs, but great article nevertheless, it can be applied in all areas of life and not only work. Rajaie AlKorani's last blog post..5 Points To Consider Before Sending An Email