One thing that really disturbs me is how many people dislike the work that they do. It seems like a terrible waste. I have worked with thousands of people over the years and I know that everyone has activities that they love to do and are good at doing. Given that we spend the largest part of our waking existence working, whether we get paid or not, doing work that we hate is a waste of our talents, energy and lives. This is also a huge waste for employers, who so often get less than our best.

When people dislike their work, what is going on? It is probably for one or more of the following reasons:

• The work itself may be unpleasant, tedious, dangerous or demeaning;
• The work may be OK for some people, but it is not a good fit for their interests and abilities;
• The people they work with are not a good fit for them and are seen as negative;
• Their boss operates in a way that creates a negative atmosphere (at least for them);
• They don’t get support or appreciation for what they do; they aren’t listened to or valued (keys to job satisfaction for many people);
• They don’t believe the work they do is meaningful, worthwhile or makes a contribution.

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