I Hate My Job - How Do I Stay Motivated? Part One

by Molly Luffy

So – do you think the whistling trash man really loves picking up other peoples trash? Do you think he loves getting all grimy and dirty and smelly every single day? Do you think he loves lifting those heavy trash cans over and over and over again?

Doubt it. But he has made a conscious decision to enjoy his day. He’s made a choice to be happy and have a good day rather than think about all the crappy parts of his job and have a bad day. And you have to admit, this would be pretty easy to do.

Not only has the whistling trash man managed to create a happy day for himself, he’s done so for loads of trash customers who make a point of interacting with him just because he’s so happy. His attitude is so extraordinary that people just want to be around him! I mean, how many of you make a point to go out and talk to your trash man?

So take if from the whistling trash man. Your attitude is your choice. If he can find a way to be happy at work – surely the rest of us can.

Stay tuned for steps 2 and 3 next time.

Until then, go out there and be a STAR!

I Hate My Job - How Do I Stay Motivated?