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Workflow explores the everyday lives of every career imaginable.Whatever your job or position may be, your story has a unique way to be told and shared.
World of Work: Remembering The Future
I was asked last week to provide a reference for a former team member. I enjoy putting these together — when we work together every day our conversations tend to focus more on output and ‘performance’. Those themes also tend to dominate internal review processes in a lot of organisations. Writing a reference tends to focus a lot more on the relationship I had with that individual.
By Piers Campbell4 years ago in Journal
Sometimes Co-Workers are Difficult to Deal With
I love my job. No, seriously, I really do. I’ve been there for a few years. I enjoy it. Like the actual work of it. I’m not there just because of the money. I really do actually enjoy it. The work itself I mean. And most of my co-workers. But there are a few who make me feel like I’d rather just stay home. Those people make it unbearable to the point where I don’t like going to work. Honestly, I actually sometimes hate going to work. But I go anyway. Why? Because like I’ve already said 3 times lol I enjoy the work. But how do I deal with those colleagues who make the work less desirable for me? I put on the fake smile and fake happy attitude, and I go in anyway.
By Pamela Dirr4 years ago in Journal
How Fighting Perfectionism Allowed Me To Create a Daily Writing Habit!. Top Story - November 2021.
Becoming an aspiring writer or wanting to better your writing habit can sometimes be tough to maintain. It can feel so daunting when you’re just staring at the blank screen (or page), struggling to write!
By Samantha Scott4 years ago in Journal
Toxic Productivity
I am terrified of being lazy. Or rather, of other people thinking I am lazy. This obsession started way back in middle school with the ridiculous after school program of GATE (Gifted and Talented Education), which was a program that selected kids someone decided were better than other kids and put them all together after school to do special “gifted” kid activities. As fun as it was, only now do I realize that this program didn’t actually do me any favors other than give me an undeserved superiority complex and make it so whenever I wasn’t naturally talented at something, I immediately decided it wasn’t for me. This attitude continued into high school when I took as many AP classes as possible and participated in outside activities continuing to believe if I was good at school, I could do anything. College was a similar experience, taking so many classes at once I blasted through it in 3 years. And now I work, I bounced around a little bit before finally landing my “dream job” as an air traffic controller. It’s amazing how fast you suddenly find yourself wearing adult shoes and adult clothes with baggage and responsibilities you didn’t realize were so heavy.
By Maxie Atreides4 years ago in Journal
JUST A FEW THOUGHTS
I’m 45 years old. Yes. 45. Years. Old. I’m single. I work 3 jobs just to be able to afford the basic necessities in life (apartment, car, auto insurance, renter’s insurance, food, fuel for my car, cell phone, streaming tv – because it’s less expensive than cable, cat food, etc). Plus, I have a small LLC business that I’m trying to get off the ground. Plus, I am an Independent Sales Consultant for Scentsy. But those two businesses don’t generate much income for me. Did I think I’d be like this at 45 years old? Definitely not. I thought I’d be married and have a child by now. I guess it’s just not in the cards for me though. And I’ve learned to accept that.
By Pamela Dirr4 years ago in Journal
Avoid Burnout Whilst WFH
Many of us had to quickly transition to remote working due to COVID-19. As time has passed, and this new reality has kicked in, it’s become more apparent that we must protect our time if we’re to avoid burnout. If you were not working remotely pre-covid, you may find yourself working more hours than you would in an office (in an attempt to ‘prove’ to you’re working), or you’re struggling to switch off from work because there’s nowhere else for you to be.
By Samantha Scott4 years ago in Journal
Disconnecting And Recharging As A Remote Worker. Top Story - November 2021.
I love finding a constant flow of productivity, ticking tasks off my to-do list, and feeling energised during the working day; but I also know how important it is to take time to disconnect and recharge. Booking a week, or even a few days off, allows me to return to work feeling motivated and refreshed.
By Samantha Scott4 years ago in Journal
What is Emergency Management?
I am lucky enough to have one of the most unique professions out there. It is one that gets me admission into some of the most secure places in the world, but only under certain conditions. I spend my days floating between researcher, leader, emergency responder, and writer. And I never, ever have the same day twice.
By Matthew Woodall4 years ago in Journal
Advantages and Disadvantages of Being a Culinary Artist
A culinary artist is someone who has mastered the art of cooking and deserves to be wearing a monogrammed chef coat and fancy women’s or men’s chef apron. Culinary artists are needed in the food industry to help make restaurant food taste better, and they can also give new ideas for recipes. There are many advantages to working as a culinary artist; however, there are some disadvantages too.
By Georgie Hawthorne4 years ago in Journal
Guitarist Working as a Bassist
Since the age of twelve my aspirations had been to be recognized as a guitar player worthy of being compared to my heroes; or at least let it be noticed that I was influenced by them. My heroes include Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer and Eddie Van Halen. I had come in and out of various bands and projects over the years but nothing much came out of that. However, a last minute decision that was made over two years ago would change my life quite drastically.
By Andrew Cerecedes4 years ago in Journal
