“I hate Mondays,” Kathy lamented as we finished our sunny Sunday morning walk. Kathy had disliked her job for a long time. As her friend, I listened patiently to her stories of disrespectful coworkers, clueless leaders, and unstimulating work. In an attempt to lift her spirits, I often reminded her of the great benefits she enjoyed and the flexible hours she loved.
On this day, Kathy dismissed my optimistic reminders with a wave of her hand. “I don’t think you understand just how lousy my job really is,” she insisted. As a rule, I try not to coach my friends. […]The post Turning Your Job into Your Personal Development Academy appeared first on Ms. Career Girl.