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are there any negatives to your job
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Jennifer L.’s Answer
Hi, Hailey!
There are absolutely negatives to every job out there, I am sure! In my field, of HR, you need to strike a balance between getting caught up in emotions and advising associates/leaders on difficult situations - whether it is a layoff, an associate performance discussion, or an associate that may be having psychological issues. You want to put yourself in their shoes, and empathize, but not get caught up in the roller coaster, to the point that it starts to affect your mood or state of mind.
On the flip side, I am energized when I see an associate who is excited about their future; or when you challenge a leader to think differently. I live for those "development" moments.
Every job will have a negative, but finding and following your passion will make those events more tolerable.
There are absolutely negatives to every job out there, I am sure! In my field, of HR, you need to strike a balance between getting caught up in emotions and advising associates/leaders on difficult situations - whether it is a layoff, an associate performance discussion, or an associate that may be having psychological issues. You want to put yourself in their shoes, and empathize, but not get caught up in the roller coaster, to the point that it starts to affect your mood or state of mind.
On the flip side, I am energized when I see an associate who is excited about their future; or when you challenge a leader to think differently. I live for those "development" moments.
Every job will have a negative, but finding and following your passion will make those events more tolerable.
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Aaron’s Answer
I am neither a doctor or a HRM, but I previously studied Occupational Therapy and I currently study HRM. The negatives go hand in hand with the positives and they are all people related. In my opinion, treating someone who sees themselves as a lost cause, or once they recover they will return to a toxic environment
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Rachel’s Answer
Yes, there are certainly sacrifices that come with being a physician. . Working 80+ hours a week and trying to balance that with a family is difficult. It is worth the sacrifice, but still difficult. My biggest sacrifice was spending every third night on call away from my newborn baby her first year of life. Those are times that you don't get back.
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Jennifer’s Answer
There can be negatives working in Human Resources like working with upset employees or having to let an employee go. However, the negatives outweigh the positives. There are so many positives in Human Resources like helping someone reach their dream career, welcoming new employees to the company, helping employees when they are going through a difficult time and so much more. I would not let the negatives prevent you from following a dream career.
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I would agree with Jennifer. It can sometimes be tough dealing with the hard situations. You have to realize you are doing what is best for the organization and always ensure the employee is being treated with respect and dignity throughout the process. That being said there are many positives as you have impact on leadership decisions and accountabilities, business strategy and helping others be their best.
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Richard’s Answer
Can be stressful, especially when the patients have an incurable illness. After years of education and training the feeling of helplessness can be devastating.