It is no secret that something you enjoy doesn't seem like work and the hours go by without you realizing it. Doing something you hate is like pushing a boulder up a mountain.
Remember you spend 8 hours a day at work. You will also, most likely, spend at least 40 years in the workforce. Make it count, find a speciality that you are good at, enjoy and stick to it. It will make all the difference and you may live longer.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
The value of skilled education in the workplace
It is amazing how you are treated with the more specialized education you get. For example, When I only had a university degree in business. I could never get work in the better companies nor get many promotions. The minute I received my MBA and Certified Management Accounting designation, the doors really began to open. I immediately got on the fast tract. Not only was I getting promotions but my pay more than doubled.
I say this because in any environment, for someone to succeed, you need skills that are in demand and differentiate yourself from others. If everyone has the same education and skills, there may been an oversupply of these skills and that impacts demand. This means that there may be fewer positions out there for that particular skill set.
Less demand and oversupply results in fewer positions for less pay.
You don't even necessarily need to go to university. You might decide to be an electrician or a nurse. There are many in demand skill sets out there that do not require a university education. Yet, you may end up earning more than a university educated professional.
The important thing is that you need to have an in-demand (specialty) skill set.
These are some things to think about. Stay tuned for more interesting blogs in the near future.
I say this because in any environment, for someone to succeed, you need skills that are in demand and differentiate yourself from others. If everyone has the same education and skills, there may been an oversupply of these skills and that impacts demand. This means that there may be fewer positions out there for that particular skill set.
Less demand and oversupply results in fewer positions for less pay.
You don't even necessarily need to go to university. You might decide to be an electrician or a nurse. There are many in demand skill sets out there that do not require a university education. Yet, you may end up earning more than a university educated professional.
The important thing is that you need to have an in-demand (specialty) skill set.
These are some things to think about. Stay tuned for more interesting blogs in the near future.
How to win over your boss
Here are some ways to be on the good side of your boss:
1. Help them solve problems. Helping them in this process makes their life easier.
2. Help them make improvements to the operations and spearhead them.
3. Take on projects where there is a need.
4. Always keep them in the loop and be honest with them.
5. Treat them with respect.
6. Help them anticipate problems before they blow up.
7. Be in constant contact with them and keep the dialogue going.
8. Make yourself an invaluable resource by being the authority on different aspects of the operation. This comes with really understanding the business and applying your technical skill.
This is it for now. Oh yes, one last thing, I am going on the assumption that your boss is a normal person and is not a sociopath...
1. Help them solve problems. Helping them in this process makes their life easier.
2. Help them make improvements to the operations and spearhead them.
3. Take on projects where there is a need.
4. Always keep them in the loop and be honest with them.
5. Treat them with respect.
6. Help them anticipate problems before they blow up.
7. Be in constant contact with them and keep the dialogue going.
8. Make yourself an invaluable resource by being the authority on different aspects of the operation. This comes with really understanding the business and applying your technical skill.
This is it for now. Oh yes, one last thing, I am going on the assumption that your boss is a normal person and is not a sociopath...
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