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Micaiah
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Do you feel content with your work?
I know everyone has their ups and downs, but in general, can it get depressing? Does working with people fascinate you enough to enjoy working? #clinical-psychology #counseling #psychology #human-resources
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Ashley Graves
HR Administrator
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Houston, Texas
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Hi Micaiah,
I appreciate your question.
In Human Resources we have a term called "compassion fatigue". People who work in emotionally taxing roles such as counselors, doctors, or social workers can often experience feeling exhausted by caring. A lot of companies and professionals are becoming more aware of this phenomenon and have developed resiliency programs to alleviate the impact of compassion fatigue. Other companies that do not offer a resiliency program may have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or a robust paid time off plan. All of these things are effective and should be taken advantage of by employees feeling burnt-out.
I have worked in a patient-facing role at a cancer center and now work more behind the scenes in human resources. While at times it can be discouraging to realize there is only so much that I can do, I look forward to the moments when I get to change someone's life. My favorite memories involve connect cancer patients to various free resources offered by the American Cancer Society or helping an employee work on their resume (note: I was very happy to receive his letter of resignation a few months later!)
In all, you're right, every job has its ups and downs. But, if you're experiencing more ups than downs, you're probably going to enjoy your career in the long run.
I hope this feedback is helpful.
Kind Regards,
Ashley
I appreciate your question.
In Human Resources we have a term called "compassion fatigue". People who work in emotionally taxing roles such as counselors, doctors, or social workers can often experience feeling exhausted by caring. A lot of companies and professionals are becoming more aware of this phenomenon and have developed resiliency programs to alleviate the impact of compassion fatigue. Other companies that do not offer a resiliency program may have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or a robust paid time off plan. All of these things are effective and should be taken advantage of by employees feeling burnt-out.
I have worked in a patient-facing role at a cancer center and now work more behind the scenes in human resources. While at times it can be discouraging to realize there is only so much that I can do, I look forward to the moments when I get to change someone's life. My favorite memories involve connect cancer patients to various free resources offered by the American Cancer Society or helping an employee work on their resume (note: I was very happy to receive his letter of resignation a few months later!)
In all, you're right, every job has its ups and downs. But, if you're experiencing more ups than downs, you're probably going to enjoy your career in the long run.
I hope this feedback is helpful.
Kind Regards,
Ashley
G. Mark Stewart
Adjunct Professor Engineering
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I was originally assumed to go into medicine. One day I was wandering the hallways in my undergrad school and stumbled on a computer engineering class. I changed to engineering and have never regretted it. I've had ups and downs, but there is nothing that compares with solving a problem and making lives better with an invention. Much like what I'd intended to do with medicine, but engineering just suited me better. I know ,most folks will never know what I've done or will have no idea it's my own work, but I don't care. I have one invention that everyone using the internet uses every day. No one could find that out without some extensive searching, but I don't care. It makes me happy all the time. So yes. I loved my work. Even when I was working 140 hours a week or staying in the lab with the flu and working a 50 hour shift. My team and I were on a real fanatical mission. As the saying goes, "Do for work what you would do for fun and never work a day in your life." I've always felt that. Every good thing that's happened in my life I attribute to my trying to make someone happy. And that's about all you can ask out of life, right?
Ann Allard
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I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor. I enjoy helping people sort out their problems. There are many different areas where one can work as a counselor. Now, I mostly work with adults and older children who struggle with challenges in their lives. In my opinion, the best part of my job is when a client begins to realize how much power they have in their own life. I feel honored that people let me help them.
That being said, I have experienced "compassion fatigue" when I was working with children suffering from severe emotional difficulties. I loved that job, but had to recognize it was time for a change.
When you look forward to going to work, it's a good indicator you're in the right careen or job.
That being said, I have experienced "compassion fatigue" when I was working with children suffering from severe emotional difficulties. I loved that job, but had to recognize it was time for a change.
When you look forward to going to work, it's a good indicator you're in the right careen or job.
Doug Lenser
Physical therapist Assistant
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Hi Micaiah M,
I'm a physical therapist assistant and I do feel content with my work because I enjoy dealing with patients and seeing them
reach their goals. Although sometimes the goals are not always achieved as quick as I would like them to be. I want to see the patient go home as soon as possible. Sometimes a patient really struggles do to a physical deficit like a stroke, head trauma, total knee or hip. Nevertheless, I enjoy seeing the patient learn how to balance and walk again, as well as go home and be with their families and it is a great feeling that I had a small part in helping the patient overcome their physical deficit and achieve success.
I'm a physical therapist assistant and I do feel content with my work because I enjoy dealing with patients and seeing them
reach their goals. Although sometimes the goals are not always achieved as quick as I would like them to be. I want to see the patient go home as soon as possible. Sometimes a patient really struggles do to a physical deficit like a stroke, head trauma, total knee or hip. Nevertheless, I enjoy seeing the patient learn how to balance and walk again, as well as go home and be with their families and it is a great feeling that I had a small part in helping the patient overcome their physical deficit and achieve success.
Amanda LaMontagne
Enrollment
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Livonia, Michigan
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Amanda’s Answer
Most jobs are mentally and or physically taxing, yet still rewarding.
Take for instance a Physician- the job itself has a lot of pressure especially diagnosing proper care and treatment. However most doctor patient relationships are rewarding, especially when treatment results in a cure.
Or how about a Social Worker - working with families and children to ensure well being and safety can be overwhelming and mentally consuming. However protecting children and giving them an opportunity to flourish in a safe environment is rewarding.
I think when someone chooses a career in public service they are generally doing so because they are passionate about working with people,
It is rewarding knowing you were able to make a difference in someone else's life.
Take for instance a Physician- the job itself has a lot of pressure especially diagnosing proper care and treatment. However most doctor patient relationships are rewarding, especially when treatment results in a cure.
Or how about a Social Worker - working with families and children to ensure well being and safety can be overwhelming and mentally consuming. However protecting children and giving them an opportunity to flourish in a safe environment is rewarding.
I think when someone chooses a career in public service they are generally doing so because they are passionate about working with people,
It is rewarding knowing you were able to make a difference in someone else's life.
Ruby Singh
I work in production Support Services
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Ruby’s Answer
Thanks for your question .
My first work was in IT industry in relation with HR department . Since it was my first job after i completed my MBA degree , i was consonantly put on various job rotations. Here i use to get to interact with many people everyday . The best thing about it was that while interacting with random individual and helping them , made me feel alive , i was getting some sense that i am helping people and am able to make some difference, also that i am doing something useful .
But its also important to remember that human being is not always easy to handle . what matter is if you really like it , and enjoy doing what you are doing , and you know why you are doing what you are doing .
Like everything else our work day is not always same , it also has ups and down , we only have to make most of it that we can .
i will admit that things are often different at work when we are put through the real situation. It may often not so feel your dream job that you initially perceive , that is why many people change their career in their life , because i feel its also not easy to find out what we really want to do . what we really are passionate for . you find out your passion you really have to try all the things that really appeals you and doing experiment with you self.
For me its a continuous process of learning new things , new experiences , and working each day my way out , walking towards my goal and enjoying this journey as much as i can .
Hope this helps
Good Luck .
My first work was in IT industry in relation with HR department . Since it was my first job after i completed my MBA degree , i was consonantly put on various job rotations. Here i use to get to interact with many people everyday . The best thing about it was that while interacting with random individual and helping them , made me feel alive , i was getting some sense that i am helping people and am able to make some difference, also that i am doing something useful .
But its also important to remember that human being is not always easy to handle . what matter is if you really like it , and enjoy doing what you are doing , and you know why you are doing what you are doing .
Like everything else our work day is not always same , it also has ups and down , we only have to make most of it that we can .
i will admit that things are often different at work when we are put through the real situation. It may often not so feel your dream job that you initially perceive , that is why many people change their career in their life , because i feel its also not easy to find out what we really want to do . what we really are passionate for . you find out your passion you really have to try all the things that really appeals you and doing experiment with you self.
For me its a continuous process of learning new things , new experiences , and working each day my way out , walking towards my goal and enjoying this journey as much as i can .
Hope this helps
Good Luck .