laughing, but still attributiing to the success of this company. Gaining perspective, knowing what I do is making a difference in who we are as a company, and having a level of contentment.
this may not happen every day, but as long as the good out-weigh the bad, I can say I'm happy and that I do have FUN at work!
I think most people believe that fun at work means:
Go to work late, get paid a lot, not do much work, have a lot of breaks, easy work, no boss, no problems, no stress, lots of vacation days, monthly promotions, blah blah blah.
Being happy at work (I believe) does not consist of all the "cool stuff." To be happy at work, you have to find some ACTUAL WORK that you could do alllll day long, everyday. Next, you should be able to look back, and say that you had fun. If you enjoy leading others, find something you can do to lead others with. If you enjoy making peolpe happy, find something you can do that makes others happy.
You have to find something, that on Your level makes you feel good everyday.
Now the downside of this is, you always will have to hard work to get where you will want to be. You always need to WORK HARD.
Too many people find work as a curse, and try to make their job more fun, by doing less of it.
"Too many people find work as a curse, and try to make their job more fun, by doing less of it."
That's the sad story of how a lot of people not only view their jobs, but how they view life. There's a lot to be said about finding joy in your work and doing it with a full heart.
How does one find that "joy" in a job? Is it the job? Or is it the person? Both? If it is the job, and I think the job is a part of it, what makes the job "joyfull?"
Joy at work is a very interesting thing, I have take classes about Joy at Work, and I am currently in a class. Cameaux was getting to the right point. You have to know yourself. One of my favorite biblical texts is KNOW THYSELF. If you can figure out WHO YOU WANT TO BE, not what position you want, not how much authority you want, not how rich you want to be, but who YOU, personally, want to be.
I dont care what you do, whether you input information into a computer all day, or if you manage 1,000 employees and are directly responsible for their actions, you can have the equal amount of impact on others at either position. It all depends on how you conquer your work.
You have to have a pessimistic view on your work. You have to believe that you can be the best at what you do. If I sit at a desk and input information, then I am going to noticeably be the best data entry employee in the company. I am going to make others look at me and say wow, that guy is perfect for this position because he is so good at what he does. You also have to take ownership over what you do. Be confident, and responsible over your work. CARE about your work, realize that what you are doing...matters. Why would the company you work for pay you thousands of dollars a year to do your work if it didnt matter?
I am confident that I will love whatever job I have, because I love having a job that matters, and I love having people look at my job and say wow he is doing awesome. Whatever position I move to I will be the best at it.
If I work at blockbuster video, I will know everything about every movie possible, and every time someone rents a movie, I will tell them who is in it and how good it is. If I am a salesman, I will make dozens of sales calls a week, tell everyone I can about the company, and how great it is. If I am a teacher, I will make sacrifices for the people I teach so they realize that i'm not here for the money, i'm here because I enjoy what I do and they people I work with.
Looking for something to smile about at work? How about this: Flexing your funny bone can significantly enhance your professional prospects. Ninety-one percent of executives surveyed by Robert Half International consider a sense of humor important to career advancement.
Consider the following real-life office pranks from a Robert Half survey that asked executives to describe the funniest April Fools' jokes they have observed in an office environment:
· "One worker's office was filled with sawdust."
· "A few people used plastic wrap to cover the opening around an employee's cubicle and then filled the workspace with small foam balls."
· "Someone frosted a cookie with children's toothpaste and offered it to a co-worker."
· "A couple of employees cleaned out everything from another person's office."
· "One person's colleagues loaded his office with sand and beach toys."
· "We put tape underneath a colleague's mouse so he couldn't move it."
· "One employee in my office placed a plastic leg under a co-worker's desk for a scare."
· "We turned everything backward in one person's office -- the computer, desk and pictures."
· "Someone changed the keys on my keyboard."
· "We filled a colleague's office with balloons."
Displaying levity on the job can help you build rapport with those around you, facilitate open communication, and contribute to a positive work environment. And, perhaps most importantly, a comic touch can work to relieve tension on even the most stressful days.
But keep in mind that not all high jinks are well received. It's crucial to take into consideration your organization's and co-workers' perspectives when it comes to comic relief. Humor should be work appropriate and never mean spirited or at the expense of others.
Here are some tips to ensure you're not an April Fool:
Say no to sarcasm. People often use humor as an indirect way of berating others. Here's an example: "I can't believe you're here on time -- what's the occasion?" Sarcasm is rarely a good idea, so keep these types of comments to yourself.
Be the butt of your own joke. Go ahead, poke fun at your foibles. Doing so can put others at ease in your presence, and you don't risk offending someone else by making him or her the target of your joke. For example, if you trip while giving a presentation, a comment like, "I hope you're as head over heels about this idea as I am" can help ease any awkwardness. Just be sure to keep your comments light; you don't want your co-workers to think your attempt at humor is a cry for help.
Laugh with others. You can be perceived as having a great sense of humor without ever telling a joke. Just tune in to the humor styles of those around you and share in the fun.
Create a 'funny file.' You have files for various projects or committees you're involved in, so how about developing a "funny file," as well? Create a folder filled with appropriate workplace cartoons (such as the Dilbert comic strip), amusing newspaper articles, humorous letters or e-mails from friends, or anything else that tickles your funny bone. The next time one of your co-workers feels overwhelmed or under the weather, you can surprise him or her with a snippet from your file. Just be mindful to avoid items that are offensive or otherwise in poor taste.
Convene a fun committee. Invite co-workers to join in your quest to "up the office fun factor." Together, brainstorm ways to add excitement to the workweek -- surprising co-workers with breakfast or treating the team to an afternoon at the park, for instance. Just be sure to consult your department head before executing any plans; you'll want to obtain his or her approval and determine other details, such as budget and scheduling.
Issue trivia quizzes. What did Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes name their baby? From which state did the last "American Idol" hail? Most people enjoy keeping up with pop culture, so why not create a friendly competition around it? You also can grill people on sports, geography or food -- whatever topics the team finds interesting. Even if the only prize for answering the most questions correctly is posting the name of the winner in a prominent spot, the joy of conjuring up random information and discussing the "stumpers" can increase the general playfulness of any work area.
Capture Kodak moments. Keep a disposable camera on hand for all to use to capture those moments when you and your colleagues are at your best -- or worst. Then, post the pictures on a community bulletin board. A candid snapshot from the day everyone unintentionally wore lime-green shirts, for example, is bound to brighten the mood.
A culture of fun at work can improve communication, reduce stress and increase productivity. So don't be afraid to flex your funny bone -- just be sure to do so in a business-appropriate way.
Robert Half International Inc. is the world's first and largest specialized staffing firm with a global network of more than 350 offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. For more information about our professional services, please visit www.rhi.com.
Alethes will gain success and significance only through its Trustworthy business principles; Respectfulness towards God, family, employees and others; Uncompromising attitude toward its Mission and Core Value Statements; Teamwork that is fully engaged in the disciplines of building trust, mastering conflict, achieving commitment, embracing accountability and executing for results; and by being Healthy in its disciplines of Leadership, Profitability and Fun!
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laughing, but still attributiing to the success of this company. Gaining perspective, knowing what I do is making a difference in who we are as a company, and having a level of contentment.
this may not happen every day, but as long as the good out-weigh the bad, I can say I'm happy and that I do have FUN at work!
Fun at work:
I think most people believe that fun at work means:
Go to work late, get paid a lot, not do much work, have a lot of breaks, easy work, no boss, no problems, no stress, lots of vacation days, monthly promotions, blah blah blah.
Being happy at work (I believe) does not consist of all the "cool stuff." To be happy at work, you have to find some ACTUAL WORK that you could do alllll day long, everyday. Next, you should be able to look back, and say that you had fun.
If you enjoy leading others, find something you can do to lead others with.
If you enjoy making peolpe happy, find something you can do that makes others happy.
You have to find something, that on Your level makes you feel good everyday.
Now the downside of this is, you always will have to hard work to get where you will want to be. You always need to WORK HARD.
Too many people find work as a curse, and try to make their job more fun, by doing less of it.
"Too many people find work as a curse, and try to make their job more fun, by doing less of it."
That's the sad story of how a lot of people not only view their jobs, but how they view life. There's a lot to be said about finding joy in your work and doing it with a full heart.
How does one find that "joy" in a job? Is it the job? Or is it the person? Both? If it is the job, and I think the job is a part of it, what makes the job "joyfull?"
Well, what I meant to say..."what makes one job more fun (joyfully) than another?
I think that the joy comes from knowing that you are in the place you are meant to be, and led to be by Him.
To anonymous:
Joy at work is a very interesting thing, I have take classes about Joy at Work, and I am currently in a class.
Cameaux was getting to the right point. You have to know yourself. One of my favorite biblical texts is KNOW THYSELF. If you can figure out WHO YOU WANT TO BE, not what position you want, not how much authority you want, not how rich you want to be, but who YOU, personally, want to be.
I dont care what you do, whether you input information into a computer all day, or if you manage 1,000 employees and are directly responsible for their actions, you can have the equal amount of impact on others at either position. It all depends on how you conquer your work.
You have to have a pessimistic view on your work. You have to believe that you can be the best at what you do. If I sit at a desk and input information, then I am going to noticeably be the best data entry employee in the company. I am going to make others look at me and say wow, that guy is perfect for this position because he is so good at what he does.
You also have to take ownership over what you do. Be confident, and responsible over your work. CARE about your work, realize that what you are doing...matters. Why would the company you work for pay you thousands of dollars a year to do your work if it didnt matter?
I am confident that I will love whatever job I have, because I love having a job that matters, and I love having people look at my job and say wow he is doing awesome. Whatever position I move to I will be the best at it.
If I work at blockbuster video, I will know everything about every movie possible, and every time someone rents a movie, I will tell them who is in it and how good it is.
If I am a salesman, I will make dozens of sales calls a week, tell everyone I can about the company, and how great it is.
If I am a teacher, I will make sacrifices for the people I teach so they realize that i'm not here for the money, i'm here because I enjoy what I do and they people I work with.
whoops...I mean optimistic, theres that lack of college education blabbing...
found this on MSN this morning...
Looking for something to smile about at work? How about this: Flexing your funny bone can significantly enhance your professional prospects. Ninety-one percent of executives surveyed by Robert Half International consider a sense of humor important to career advancement.
Consider the following real-life office pranks from a Robert Half survey that asked executives to describe the funniest April Fools' jokes they have observed in an office environment:
· "One worker's office was filled with sawdust."
· "A few people used plastic wrap to cover the opening around an employee's cubicle and then filled the workspace with small foam balls."
· "Someone frosted a cookie with children's toothpaste and offered it to a co-worker."
· "A couple of employees cleaned out everything from another person's office."
· "One person's colleagues loaded his office with sand and beach toys."
· "We put tape underneath a colleague's mouse so he couldn't move it."
· "One employee in my office placed a plastic leg under a co-worker's desk for a scare."
· "We turned everything backward in one person's office -- the computer, desk and pictures."
· "Someone changed the keys on my keyboard."
· "We filled a colleague's office with balloons."
Displaying levity on the job can help you build rapport with those around you, facilitate open communication, and contribute to a positive work environment. And, perhaps most importantly, a comic touch can work to relieve tension on even the most stressful days.
But keep in mind that not all high jinks are well received. It's crucial to take into consideration your organization's and co-workers' perspectives when it comes to comic relief. Humor should be work appropriate and never mean spirited or at the expense of others.
Here are some tips to ensure you're not an April Fool:
Say no to sarcasm.
People often use humor as an indirect way of berating others. Here's an example: "I can't believe you're here on time -- what's the occasion?" Sarcasm is rarely a good idea, so keep these types of comments to yourself.
Be the butt of your own joke.
Go ahead, poke fun at your foibles. Doing so can put others at ease in your presence, and you don't risk offending someone else by making him or her the target of your joke. For example, if you trip while giving a presentation, a comment like, "I hope you're as head over heels about this idea as I am" can help ease any awkwardness. Just be sure to keep your comments light; you don't want your co-workers to think your attempt at humor is a cry for help.
Laugh with others.
You can be perceived as having a great sense of humor without ever telling a joke. Just tune in to the humor styles of those around you and share in the fun.
Create a 'funny file.'
You have files for various projects or committees you're involved in, so how about developing a "funny file," as well? Create a folder filled with appropriate workplace cartoons (such as the Dilbert comic strip), amusing newspaper articles, humorous letters or e-mails from friends, or anything else that tickles your funny bone. The next time one of your co-workers feels overwhelmed or under the weather, you can surprise him or her with a snippet from your file. Just be mindful to avoid items that are offensive or otherwise in poor taste.
Convene a fun committee.
Invite co-workers to join in your quest to "up the office fun factor." Together, brainstorm ways to add excitement to the workweek -- surprising co-workers with breakfast or treating the team to an afternoon at the park, for instance. Just be sure to consult your department head before executing any plans; you'll want to obtain his or her approval and determine other details, such as budget and scheduling.
Issue trivia quizzes.
What did Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes name their baby? From which state did the last "American Idol" hail? Most people enjoy keeping up with pop culture, so why not create a friendly competition around it? You also can grill people on sports, geography or food -- whatever topics the team finds interesting. Even if the only prize for answering the most questions correctly is posting the name of the winner in a prominent spot, the joy of conjuring up random information and discussing the "stumpers" can increase the general playfulness of any work area.
Capture Kodak moments.
Keep a disposable camera on hand for all to use to capture those moments when you and your colleagues are at your best -- or worst. Then, post the pictures on a community bulletin board. A candid snapshot from the day everyone unintentionally wore lime-green shirts, for example, is bound to brighten the mood.
A culture of fun at work can improve communication, reduce stress and increase productivity. So don't be afraid to flex your funny bone -- just be sure to do so in a business-appropriate way.
Robert Half International Inc. is the world's first and largest specialized staffing firm with a global network of more than 350 offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. For more information about our professional services, please visit www.rhi.com.
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