Times have changed and for most people the thought of a career for life is no longer an option. In fact Generation Y or Millenniums are known to be incredibly sophisticated as they are growing up in an age of rapid change technology wise. They have seen it all and been exposed to it all since early childhood as computers and internet has been with them since they opened their eyes in this world.
Such employees will hold a job as long as it satisfies their needs and will not hesitate to move for better opportunities to different employers and also across various business sectors throughout the first half of their careers at least.
Does anything hold you back from what you really want to do in life ? The one thing that may hold you back is the tendency to think too much. We keep on overthinking every little thing to the extent that it keeps getting bigger and bigger in our minds until it reaches a point that we are scared away from doing it.
In today’s world and the hectic pace of life we are all leading, some level of stress is inevitable, as one is constantly juggling with pressures from different quarters – work, home, financial pressures, children etc. Added to those are sometimes the bad habits we tend to develop such as unhealthy eating, late nights and smoking which all contribute to multiplying the stress levels in the long run.
Salary is a very important thing in one’s life – be it the salary you are negotiating for a new job or just the annual salary review. In both cases it is also very relevant to keep in mind that money is not the only thing to discuss but also include the negotiation for company benefits in line with the company’s prevailing policies.
It’s easy to make excuses and even easier to give up. But deep within ourselves we all want to accomplish something in life, no matter what that goal or goals maybe. In order to do so it is necessary to take responsibility for your life and take concrete steps do to do whatever is required to realize your goals.
In the highly competitive world of today it is becoming more and more complex to be successful – be it at work or generally in your life. Both these areas are closely linked and success in one area promotes and supports success in the other as well. So putting in the extra efforts and doing your best to secure your share of success is vital.
We live in a culture of gossip, be it within the family, neighbourhood or on the job. Somehow the grapevine or gossip fuels our sense of curiosity and in fact is taken as a form of entertainment. Hearing some news about someone else, or spreading some exciting information can raise our interest. It may even go to the extent of just discussing a new employee or team member who m you may perceive to be a threat to yourself.
In a working environment relationships are very important – if you are employed in a 9 am to 5 pm job you will be spending a major chunk of your working week at your workplace, in fact more time at work than at home with your family or with your friends. Therefore the importance of having an environment which is friendly, relaxed and stress free is key to promoting performance.
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