When you fill out your job surveys at your annual meeting what are your thoughts? There is not one person that can say they had an amazing day at work 110% of the time. We all wish we could be movie stars, professional athletes, or rockstars. So, lets get real and quit day dreaming because the real satisfaction doesn't lie on what we see as the greener side of the fence.
We see the fate of most celebrities. That usually happens because they get caught up in themselves with money, drugs, and all that other glittery stuff. So think about it, what gives you complete satisfaction at the end of the day? Think about one good thing from your day..atleast. As for myself, I have a very difficult job. I work in an intense hospital setting and people are stressed and have been overcome with trauma and grief. Why did I choose to be an OT then? Some of the downers that come with my job are doing tasks such as bathing people, cleaning up messes..(you know what I mean), getting spit up on, getting pushed & cussed by patients, etc. So, what really gets to you at work? Trust me somewhere all your hard work does pay off. Here is exactly why all those bad days pay off. So glad I chose to be an OT!
Here are some of my sweet little patients. This is where my job satisfaction comes into play. Whats yours?
Aww I love this!!
ReplyDeleteMy job rocks because I get to meet people that I would never normally know. People that I only get to see 2 months out of the year, but they are family. Family like some never get to know. That is why my job is a blessing!
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I don't know why I read your blogs at work. I cry just about every time, lol. Oh sister. Thanks for always making the silver lining a lil more shiny. I remember when you used to make me your "mock" patient and I would raise all kinds of cain to "prepare" you for this intense environment you speak of. I'm mailing my very own thank you card to you now. Get ready.
ReplyDeleteI meet someone new each day that I work. Early summer, I met a lady in one of my accounts. She ended up telling me about a family situation that I could relate to. After I told her my thoughts, I also told her that I would pray for her and her family. About a month ago, I ran into her in another account that I was working. She was amazed I still knew her name and was praying for her; and yes, her family situation was on the mend! Just knowing you have made a difference in someone else's life makes any job gratifying.
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