Perfection is an illusion. Once we give up on the notion of faultlessness, we learn that life is all about balance and compromise. Whether it’s negotiating with a loved one or navigating a career filled with ups and downs, we owe it to ourselves to create a checklist and make sure that our life is filled with more pros than cons. Otherwise, it might be time to quit your job.
If the dream job is out there, it would look something like this:
Interview. Rather than wooing workers by explaining the job through rose-colored glasses, employers would put transparency first, detailing both the pros and cons of the job and organization, ensuring that the match suits both parties. If both sides express interest, potential employees would meet members of the staff and view their workspace before taking the job. These are important yet often overlooked factors in job happiness. The most important detail, the salary range, would be offered at the beginning of the interview or even before you show up.
The work. It’s challenging. Creative. Evolving. Relevant. Like-minded people would collaborate, but unique voices would be heard and respected. The work would touch lives, maybe even make a difference. Employee roles would be well defined and every individual would understand their responsibilities. Jobs where you have all of the responsibility and none of the authority wouldn’t exist.
Dress code. Adults should understand what it means to dress professionally. We want employers who understand that wearing a suit is so last decade, but permitting workers to wear shorts and t-shirts is taking it too far in the other direction. If we wanted uniforms, we’d join the Armed Services, deliver packages, or enroll in parochial school.
Read the rest of my post at U.S. News & World Report.
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