Now there is a lot of talk about the unprofitability or inferiority of working for an uncle, propagandizing a 4-hour working week, etc. However, the reality is that we still have to work in the office from 9 to 5 every weekday. So maybe it's easier to learn how to enjoy your work? An article in DLM was published on this topic not so long ago, some interesting excerpts from which I would like to discuss with you.
What will help make working from 9 to 5 enjoyable?
Maintaining a good relationship with employees. Part of the problem with office work is that you can't choose the people you work with. If your relationships with employees and colleagues are going badly, work can become really painful. Therefore, it is worth following the following simple tips:
Become the best at your job. You may not like your company, but the work should be done in good faith. When you work well, you are satisfied with your results and achievements. It helps to move on, gives an incentive and a goal to work. At the same time, if you don't see the point in your work, most likely you will feel dissatisfied.
Don't take work home. The most beautiful thing about working from 9 to 5 is that at the end of the working day you are free. Most of the in-demand freelancers and «remoters » can only dream of this, they often have to work late. Don't take work from home, rest, this is your time. It is not necessary not only to climb to check e-mail, but even to think about your work.
Separate yourself from the stresses of your company. The company may have its own stresses: we did not meet the expectations of investors, did not achieve the necessary financial indicators, there were claims from the tax authorities, etc., etc. Corporate philosophy inspires us that we are one team, that we are all together, etc. Nonsense. Just do your job well and don't bother your head with these problems.
Have lunch outside the workplace. It is better to change the situation periodically. If you work in the same place and have lunch there, you will only get tired of the office/office faster. When there is an opportunity, it is better to have a snack in a cafe. Many even very small companies create a special room where you can drink tea, chat with colleagues. That's not bad either.
Don't worry about problems that are not your fault. Working with clients, users, etc. is difficult (especially for support staff, billing services of providers and mobile operators, etc.). If some problem has arisen through no fault of yours, do not worry. For example, a cable TV subscriber lost a signal due to a breakdown of the operator's equipment, and the masters arrived only two days later. You, an employee of the client department, are not responsible for the fact that the company does not update the equipment and does not expand the staff of employees, therefore you should not worry.
