December 12, 2005

What if I get Fired?

Do we ever stop to think...what if I get fired? I had that sinking feeling today...what if I get fired? What would I do?? How would I pay my rent? How would I survive. Would it be a blessing in disguise allowing me to then pursue a career in sports or the performing arts that I truly could be passionate about? Who knows...that thought just crossed my mind today as I was thinking about my work and professional relationship with my boss. It's rough trying to figure out different people's work styles, especially when they think everything should be done their way. My best work experiences have been with managers that have observed and worked with me and learned what my good qualities are and my bad ones and advised and encouraged me to work in such a way as to maximize the good and minimize the bad. I don't have that here. It's like being thrust into someone else's reality and trying to live according to their rules even if your values and personality style differ from theirs. Like I said, it's tough. And it's especially scary overhearing conversations that could potentially be about you and how they might be getting rid of you. In all honesty, I'm more worried about my personal responsibilities than not doing this job anymore...and that's sad. I want a job where I would be incredibly sad to be leaving because I would miss the people, the work, and the cause...that's passion! What is life without passion anyway?? Not much.

No comments: