When I implied that a person should be happy at their job, I meant that they should or at least should try to be happy at their job–whatever job they have–even cleaning toilets. We have choices regarding how we relate to our work. The majority of people can greatly improve their level of job satisfaction by changing their attitude before they consider changing their job. That is what point #8 is about.

For a further look at both sides of this question of raising job satisfaction by either changing your attitude toward your work or finding new work, have a look at: Is Your Job a Highway to Personal Development or Despair?.

And if you’re in a people business–and who isn’t really–here is an article on job satisfaction that deals with how to relate effectively with people in the workplace while also enjoying the process and deriving personal satisfaction at the end of the day.

We have choices, and they are not all black and white. I have held all types of positions in my life, done all sorts of work that on the surface may not appear rewarding, but I have learned long ago that it is all about relationship; your relationship to yourself (how good do you feel about yourself?), to your workmates, to your customers, and to the “stuff”; the things that you do at work. We get to choose how we relate to these aspects of work–and that can change everything, even if you are still cleaning toilets; and I have cleaned a few in my time (someone has to, right?)

John

Only a minority probably even realize it at all. Very interested in reading more!
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