Workplace Blues

I suppose because It might be because I'm in the throes of midlife, or, that I've been working in some capacity, at somebody's job for many years,that I'm finding myself somewhat 'detached' from my present position in the workplace.

Don't get me wrong, on the one hand I'm fulfulling my obligation to my performance and to the company that I work for, but, on the other end of the spectrum; I'm finding that I'm simply not as eager to pull myself out of bed each morning, whistling a happy tune...

What to do when you're faced with the 'workplace' blues ? Although one's first thought might be to say 'take this job and shove it!" common sense warns us to hold on and start an inventory checklist before abruptly leaving a perfectly solid position...

Before leaving a job, be prepared to live 'without' or, within your means, once you find yourself jobless, with no incoming paycheck. Examine your motives for wanting to leave...You don't see eye to eye with your supervisor? You feel you're underpaid and not being recognized for your contributtions to the company/job? You don't get along with your co-workers, or, you feel that your abilities are being ignored/ unrecognized?

You believe in your gut, that you can do better by becoming your own boss? What's your passion? Do you want to start that business you've always dreamed of?

A prolific writer friend of mine, did just this some five years ago, when she made the decision to leave a high salaried job at a prestigious publishing company, in order to start her own writing business, due in part, to an uncompromising superior who failed to recognize her worth and contribution to the company. Now, her writing business is thrieving and she has become a savvy business force to be reckeoned with.

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I'm just as sure, in my talks with this person, that she did several things before actually quitting her job. A. She weighed her options;as in taking into account the state of her financial affairs.

B.She tested the waters of the writing community by speaking with people already established in the Business.

C. Perhaps she spoke to family, as well as to friends, gauging their reaction to her decision.

D. Armed with prayer, persistence, determination and a Bachelor's Degree, this woman went on to forge her present business.

More women than ever are forging ahead in owning their own business and by never giving up during the hard times that many startup companies will encounter. The savvy person will come out, somewhat battered, but, feeling a sense of pride for their persistence and endurance, leading to accompolishment.

If you're one of those people who're feeling the work place blues; that the job has become perfunctory, perhaps,it's time to take inventory..