Signs That Your Job May be in Jeopardy
Should you be worried about losing your job? Maybe. Here are some signs you might be on the way out.
Should you be worried about losing your job? Maybe. Here are some signs you might be on the way out.
Here’s how Godin describes them: “Showing up and doing what you’re asked to do, keeping promises made on your behalf.”
Career transition is a time of uncertainty. You’re not sure where to look for opportunity, when you’ll have your next interview, what questions you’ll be asked, and most importantly, how long it will be before you land a great job. There’s one thing you should never be uncertain about – what it is you’re looking for.
Eventually, workers, like monkeys, get the picture. Doing something different or trying to get ahead gets you punished.
If you’re going through a rough patch in your job or career transition, you can apply Stoic principles to help you cope. Here are some ideas to consider.
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Author’s Note: Right after I scheduled this post, Wal-Mart announced the closing of 63 of its Sam’s Clubs, which was bad news and bad timing. Some of the locations will be converted to distribution centers, but thousands of workers will lose their jobs or be offered jobs at other Wal-Mart-owned sites. (Wal-Mart has a long history … Continue reading Walmart to Reinvest Tax Savings into Higher Wages and Lower Prices for Consumers