If you or somebody you know at work hates their job and everyone they work with, realize that it is up to the individual to make a difference.
Make an effort to create respectful and friendly relationships with those you work with. Share smiles and be helpful. Share lunch. Creating meaningful relationships and enjoying the people you work with can sometimes make up for a less than satisfying job. Think about it... you go to an office every day to mingle with friends... what's not to like about that scenario?
In some organizations people don't care about creating meaningful work relationships, are unfriendly, and lack compassion. Some are outright arrogant and rude. The thing is, does this arrogance and rudeness give them job satisfaction and a zest for their work?
Why do you suppose they are such miserable blues singers? You don't have to join their ranks. If they are miserable, don't take it personally - that is their problem. Continue to be friendly to everyone. Even if you work with 100 miserable, unfriendly blues singers, the law of averages will ensure that at least one of them will recognize your shining light and want to be your friend. One friend is better than no friends at all. If you continue to be a bright and happy soul, your cheeriness will rub off eventually...
Keep the lines of communication open, smile, share kind and positive words, and give compliments, and even the grumpiest blues singer will look forward to your company!
Terri Levine
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