Thursday Thoughts

I've had a lot of jobs in my life time...more than my fair share.   Here are ten things I have learned...not necessarily the top ten.  They are in no particular order.

• The ones making the most money are not always the most knowledgeable or the hardest working folks in the group. 
• There seems to always be “one” in every group who keeps getting all the breaks/raises/pats on the back, even though everyone (except the one handing out the rewards) knows they don’t deserve it.
• There will always be one person who drives you crazy.  Hopefully, that person won’t be the boss. 
• There will always be change.   Often, the changes will get changed before the change takes place.
• The sign of a good manager is when your staff respects and likes you.   It’s an added bonus when your coworkers like you, as well. 
• Respect is never given when it’s demanded.  What you have in that situation is pretense and bad attitudes.  Respect is earned.
• It often takes more than just being the “most qualified” to get a job.  A really smooth interview or an immediate connection with the prospective employer often outweigh good qualifications.  Then there’s who you know…
• If you have a job, be thankful…even if you don’t like it or are treated unfairly.  There are many people who would love to have your job and not have to worry about making the house payment or feeding the kids.
• When in the presence of the Office Gossip, keep your eyes and ears open, but your mouth shut.  You are standing in muck, after all.  
• None of us are indispensable.  

Have a great Thursday!