Comments on: Change Your Attitude, Be a Star in the Office http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/07/21/change-your-attitude-be-a-star-in-the-office/ the blog for ambitions young professional women. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:08:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nicole Martin http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/07/21/change-your-attitude-be-a-star-in-the-office/#comment-14684 Nicole Martin Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:02:28 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2830#comment-14684 Great article... I've definitely been at the point of pouting at work. But these are great tips for grounding yourself and your thoughts. I once has a long streak of feeling unsatisfied with my job, so I found a new one without properly exploring different roles/opportunities at my old job. Unfortunately, the new company was not a good fit for me, and instead of feeling unsatisfied, I was absolutely miserable. I wish I had this article back then to help me make the right move forward! Also, I was saddened to read Angela's comment on HR. Then again, I'm an HR rep who would keep conversations like that private! You can also leverage your HR rep to understand your career path within the company and other opportunities... it may help you work out whether you actually want a career change or just need to work things out between you and your boss. Great article… I’ve definitely been at the point of pouting at work. But these are great tips for grounding yourself and your thoughts. I once has a long streak of feeling unsatisfied with my job, so I found a new one without properly exploring different roles/opportunities at my old job. Unfortunately, the new company was not a good fit for me, and instead of feeling unsatisfied, I was absolutely miserable. I wish I had this article back then to help me make the right move forward!

Also, I was saddened to read Angela’s comment on HR. Then again, I’m an HR rep who would keep conversations like that private! You can also leverage your HR rep to understand your career path within the company and other opportunities… it may help you work out whether you actually want a career change or just need to work things out between you and your boss.

]]> By: Rachel http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/07/21/change-your-attitude-be-a-star-in-the-office/#comment-14348 Rachel Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:07:45 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2830#comment-14348 I love that outlook, Nicole. And, Angela you make a very good point. I guess I was working at a company at the time when a lot of people were leaving so they wanted to please ALL of the employees. I have to say that this positive outlook also helps when you're getting back into the job market. I had an interview yesterday and the HR person said, "Rachel, you just seem like a very positive person and I'm sure you're a pleasure to work with." A smile on your face works! There is a tricky balance between staying positive and being fake. No one wants someone phony working for them. I love that outlook, Nicole. And, Angela you make a very good point. I guess I was working at a company at the time when a lot of people were leaving so they wanted to please ALL of the employees.

I have to say that this positive outlook also helps when you’re getting back into the job market. I had an interview yesterday and the HR person said, “Rachel, you just seem like a very positive person and I’m sure you’re a pleasure to work with.” A smile on your face works! There is a tricky balance between staying positive and being fake. No one wants someone phony working for them.

]]> By: Angela http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/07/21/change-your-attitude-be-a-star-in-the-office/#comment-14345 Angela Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:45:22 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2830#comment-14345 Great tips Rachel! The one thing I do suggest is proceed with caution when going to HR. Make sure that the person you are speaking with is a trusted confidante. At my first job, a very large company, the HR was set up to work in favor of management. Alot of people in my department were afraid to speak with HR in fear of it getting back to my boss. So I've learned to observe and see if HR is looking out for my best interest or will I be labeled once I speak to them. Great tips Rachel! The one thing I do suggest is proceed with caution when going to HR. Make sure that the person you are speaking with is a trusted confidante. At my first job, a very large company, the HR was set up to work in favor of management. Alot of people in my department were afraid to speak with HR in fear of it getting back to my boss. So I’ve learned to observe and see if HR is looking out for my best interest or will I be labeled once I speak to them.

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]]> By: Nicole Crimaldi http://www.mscareergirl.com/2010/07/21/change-your-attitude-be-a-star-in-the-office/#comment-14214 Nicole Crimaldi Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:08:45 +0000 http://www.mscareergirl.com/?p=2830#comment-14214 Rachel, Great post. Whenever I feel like pouting about work or one of my friends does, I always say "You have a choice today- you can sit at your desk and be miserable or you can sit at your desk and be positive." Either way you are sitting at your desk so you might as well make the best of it, right?! It sounds like you moved on to something that was a much better fit for you. Although I think putting in your time for the first few years after college is inevitable, I don't think being miserable and fetching lunch for 3 years is worth sticking around for. Kudos for you for "breaking up" with the job that wasn't right for you and looking for something that is! Nicole Rachel,

Great post. Whenever I feel like pouting about work or one of my friends does, I always say “You have a choice today- you can sit at your desk and be miserable or you can sit at your desk and be positive.” Either way you are sitting at your desk so you might as well make the best of it, right?!

It sounds like you moved on to something that was a much better fit for you. Although I think putting in your time for the first few years after college is inevitable, I don’t think being miserable and fetching lunch for 3 years is worth sticking around for. Kudos for you for “breaking up” with the job that wasn’t right for you and looking for something that is!

Nicole

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