Jobs Should Get a Pat on the Back.

Jobs. We all have them or have had them at one time or another. A job provides experience in both that field and other areas. It builds confidence, improves communication skills, self-control not to punch people in the face because you would have a lawsuit against you, and interacting with co-workers is just part of the job description whether you like it or not. A job gives purpose, and oh yeah, it requires money well to, survive. Some jobs can be argued to be better than others, obviously. On the bright side, there is always an upside to perceive things and positives to every job. I am going to throw it back and recap a blurb from one of our readings in, The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work, that got my mind thinking…  

This a quote stood out to me which stated, “There are few jobs that in which years worth of labour that can be scanned in a quick scan of four walls and fewer opportunities granted to us to gather all our intelligence and sensitivity in a single place” (pg.182). From the context behind this passage, there are a few important pieces of advice that I interpreted relating to work, which is one can work his heart away at a job and can quickly be replaced for an unfair reason---(few jobs that in which years worth of labour that can be scanned in a quick scan of four walls) The second part could be interpreted to appreciate the moment in work specifically. I’m not saying to be scared that you will be treated unfairly at all, but look at improving your skill at something while you are there in that moment.  

Another way to view work, and how I interoperated that quote was just appreciate. The benefits that stem from a job could include new relationships (work friend colleagues) also known as the wing-man/woman. These people can be a huge support and ‘shoot’ you’re with them for enough hours, so why not have some fun with your wing-coworkers.    

I enjoy learning where ever I am. If I am at work I try to pay attention to details, be aware in general, be present, and again learn what I can whether that is learning from another employee or a boss.  DeBotton explains the benefits that stem from work in, The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work. It influenced me to make a goal to focus on the upsides of having a ‘money flow’ to buy electricity, and take the opportunity to learn in any situation I am in.