1. what do you like most about your job? 2. what do you not like most about your job? 3. what do you recommend to be most preprared about the job?
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2 answers
Leo’s Answer
The answer to this question would vary depending on the job, I can give you my experiences and my thoughts.
Every job is what you make of it. if you don't like the job you are doing, then you are not in the right job. Sometimes you need to compromise and take up what is probably not your first choice. But it's upto you as an individual how you work in the role you've accepted.
I am a people manager, and what i like most is when i see my direct reports achieving their goals, or when I am able to help them achieve what they wanted to do. Also times when I am in a position to reward them for their hard work.
Again as a people manager, sometimes work never ends. there are always things you can find to do to improve the team operations, to get them collaborating better and functioning better, to get them necessary training and coaching to help them achieve their goals. All this takes time, and the day very often for me at least doesn't end when you leave work. So i wouldn't say not like, but what i need to be careful about is balancing my work life balance.
Whatever job you want to take up, you need to understand fully what the ask of the job is. Whether it's a teacher, IT professional, Manager, sales, you need to have a good understanding of what the role involves and do you have the skills for that role? if not, and the specific role is your passion then do some courses that will help you get the skills you need for the Job.
Hope this helps
Jason’s Answer
What I don't like about my job, low morale among a few colleagues. I can tell a few people are burnt out on the job and their negative and 'I don't care' attitudes can easily spread through the team. Unfortunately, this negativity is found in every workplace and its a matter of how you let it effect you.
I would suggest preparing by being a sponge. By that I mean soak up all the knowledge you can. For example, I work in executive protection. People think that is really cool and have a perception that I am spending time with celebrities, going to lavish parties, flying on corporate jets. That is Hollywood, not reality. If you are protecting a celebrity, you have to remember THEY were invited to the event, not you. You will spending most of your time either posted in a vehicle, hallway, parking garage or outside for hours with no bathroom or meal breaks.
Its not that glamours Hollywood makes it out to be. They money is good but it comes at a cost. Long hours, away from family, missed holidays just to name a few. This isn't meant to deter anyone, just the reality of the protection industry, I love my job.