Comments on: Unhappy at work? An alternative look at this week’s job satisfaction statistics http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/01/08/unhappy-at-work-an-alternative-look-at-this-weeks-job-satisfaction-statistics/ Coaching for work change Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:39:10 +0000 hourly 1 By: Slippery Slope of Choosing to Be Happy « Spirit Driving > Blog > http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/01/08/unhappy-at-work-an-alternative-look-at-this-weeks-job-satisfaction-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-746 Slippery Slope of Choosing to Be Happy « Spirit Driving > Blog > Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:19:22 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=895#comment-746 [...] recent study showed that 55% of Americans are unhappy with their careers. I know, I know. You can't believe every statistic you read. But even if the number were only 15%, [...] [...] recent study showed that 55% of Americans are unhappy with their careers. I know, I know. You can't believe every statistic you read. But even if the number were only 15%, [...]

]]> By: 7 Things (and 3 Questions) Professional Coaches Must Know Before Starting to Blog - Remarkablogger http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/01/08/unhappy-at-work-an-alternative-look-at-this-weeks-job-satisfaction-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-729 7 Things (and 3 Questions) Professional Coaches Must Know Before Starting to Blog - Remarkablogger Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:18:50 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=895#comment-729 [...] your perspective. Two examples of where I’ve recently done that were with my posts about job satisfaction statistics, and 2010 recruitment predictions. This not only shows prospective clients that you care for and [...] [...] your perspective. Two examples of where I’ve recently done that were with my posts about job satisfaction statistics, and 2010 recruitment predictions. This not only shows prospective clients that you care for and [...]

]]> By: Christine http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/01/08/unhappy-at-work-an-alternative-look-at-this-weeks-job-satisfaction-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-574 Christine Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:38:23 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=895#comment-574 Rachael, thanks for your comment, and it's great to know there's another kindred spirit who supports the need to start afresh in building the house of work. I love the name of your "coming soon" site! I'm not a mom myself, but In my experience, pregnancy and new parenthood can be times of significant career upheaval and soul-searching for mothers. I think this is not well understood, and less well supported. So it's terrific that your coaching focuses on helping new moms navigate all of that. Power to you in all of that! I'd be interested to hear when your site is up and hope we can take some of the conversation over there too! Rachael, thanks for your comment, and it’s great to know there’s another kindred spirit who supports the need to start afresh in building the house of work.

I love the name of your “coming soon” site! I’m not a mom myself, but In my experience, pregnancy and new parenthood can be times of significant career upheaval and soul-searching for mothers. I think this is not well understood, and less well supported. So it’s terrific that your coaching focuses on helping new moms navigate all of that. Power to you in all of that!

I’d be interested to hear when your site is up and hope we can take some of the conversation over there too!

]]> By: Rachael Ellison http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/01/08/unhappy-at-work-an-alternative-look-at-this-weeks-job-satisfaction-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-572 Rachael Ellison Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:15:25 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=895#comment-572 I just wanted to thank you and your readers for bringing such important points about the nature and future of work statisfaction and organizational culture to the forefront. Like you and Chrysula, I am a practicing organizational consultiant who is branching out into the field of career coaching. I wholeheardly agree with Chrysula's astute comment. It is time to stop remodeling and draw up some new blueprints. I am now starting my own practice to help new moms working through career exploration and transition, and I will continue to help organizations create satsifying work environments. As I new mother I hope to model positive work engagement and help others do the same. I look forward to joining in more of these conversations with you. Thanks again! I just wanted to thank you and your readers for bringing such important points about the nature and future of work statisfaction and organizational culture to the forefront. Like you and Chrysula, I am a practicing organizational consultiant who is branching out into the field of career coaching.
I wholeheardly agree with Chrysula’s astute comment. It is time to stop remodeling and draw up some new blueprints. I am now starting my own practice to help new moms working through career exploration and transition, and I will continue to help organizations create satsifying work environments. As I new mother I hope to model positive work engagement and help others do the same. I look forward to joining in more of these conversations with you. Thanks again!

]]> By: A Wrecking Ball for the House of Work « The Mama Bee http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/01/08/unhappy-at-work-an-alternative-look-at-this-weeks-job-satisfaction-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-506 A Wrecking Ball for the House of Work « The Mama Bee Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:43:32 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=895#comment-506 [...] general.  Commenting on Christine Livingstone’s great post on job satisfaction statistics at A Different Kind of Work, Chrysula Winegar of Work. Life. Balance. [...] [...] general.  Commenting on Christine Livingstone’s great post on job satisfaction statistics at A Different Kind of Work, Chrysula Winegar of Work. Life. Balance. [...]

]]> By: Lost heart with your current job? Don’t rush to escape http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/01/08/unhappy-at-work-an-alternative-look-at-this-weeks-job-satisfaction-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-505 Lost heart with your current job? Don’t rush to escape Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:35:53 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=895#comment-505 [...] real horror stories of how people are being managed at the moment. And as you’ll recall from my last post, research is only affirming that people’s satisfaction with work is on the [...] [...] real horror stories of how people are being managed at the moment. And as you’ll recall from my last post, research is only affirming that people’s satisfaction with work is on the [...]

]]> By: Christine http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/01/08/unhappy-at-work-an-alternative-look-at-this-weeks-job-satisfaction-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-504 Christine Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:02:05 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=895#comment-504 There's a truth in that I think, Anthony. Office jobs are some people's work of choice - whether they're choosing consciously or not. I guess the question then is whether they need to feel so crappy! There’s a truth in that I think, Anthony. Office jobs are some people’s work of choice – whether they’re choosing consciously or not. I guess the question then is whether they need to feel so crappy!

]]> By: Anthony Feint http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/01/08/unhappy-at-work-an-alternative-look-at-this-weeks-job-satisfaction-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-503 Anthony Feint Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:51:20 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=895#comment-503 Part of me wants everybody to discover lifestyle design and be happy with their work. But another part of me thinks that someone has to do the crappy office jobs Part of me wants everybody to discover lifestyle design and be happy with their work. But another part of me thinks that someone has to do the crappy office jobs

]]> By: Christine http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/01/08/unhappy-at-work-an-alternative-look-at-this-weeks-job-satisfaction-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-502 Christine Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:01:04 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=895#comment-502 Thanks, Oscar. Very true. Someone did a Tweet the other day saying they thought that jobs would be a thing of the past in twenty years time. I don't know about that, but corporations certainly need to change. Meanwhile, there's lots of possibility for those who are ready to see the choices they have at present. :) Thanks, Oscar.

Very true. Someone did a Tweet the other day saying they thought that jobs would be a thing of the past in twenty years time. I don’t know about that, but corporations certainly need to change. Meanwhile, there’s lots of possibility for those who are ready to see the choices they have at present. :)

]]> By: Oscar - freestyle mind http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/01/08/unhappy-at-work-an-alternative-look-at-this-weeks-job-satisfaction-statistics/comment-page-1/#comment-501 Oscar - freestyle mind Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:38:26 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=895#comment-501 I think we are seeing a structural change. The business world must change in order to keep going with the current trends. On the other hand, it's still cool to see that 50% of people are satisfied at work, they must have read this blog :) I think we are seeing a structural change. The business world must change in order to keep going with the current trends. On the other hand, it’s still cool to see that 50% of people are satisfied at work, they must have read this blog :)

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