Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Find a job and keep it (part 4)

Minimize the stress in your life and stay sane. Here is something thatvery few people take into consideration, employers like 'sane' andreliable employees. You must work on staying calm no matter howstressful the situations get (while at work and at home). If you allowstress and crazy people into your life to mess with you, you willbecome so harassed and your employers will believe you are incapablewith your job. They won't want you in the job even if you haveimpeccable skills.It is better to break up friendships with people who create tensionand anxiety in your life. Having toxic friends is dangerous and thiscan cause a great number of hidden stresses, which employers can see.Employers are trained to notice unstable people, so if they get a badfeeling about you, you will not be favored for long and because ofthis, you will be fired as soon as another person is found to fillyour space.If you can communicate clearly and are able to deal with workpressure, you will demonstrate that misunderstandings will not behappening on your shift. This is very serious and important. You needto talk and communicate with your colleagues and supervisors, and atall levels, in your work place without being rude to anyone, even ifby accident. You have to find a way to get along with other employees,even if you really dislike them. If anyone is offensive just staycool; they may be testing you. However, if your employers are actuallyrude towards you, then it may be in your best interest to resign. Ifthis ever happens to you then don't despair because OzFreeOnline.comand the tradingpost.com.au have so many new positions online each dayand you may not be unemployed for long with help from these greatonline sites.Be realistic about the stress of making long trips to and from work,because it can become very depressing. Think about the nervoustension that a long journey will create in your daily life. We aretalking early morning and late afternoon traffic, bottlenecks, and badweather, high fuel costs and time you could be spending with yourfamily and precious leisure time. It is more logical and plausible tofind work closer to your home, so that you will not end up feelingresentment towards your and job regretting your working conditions.