I took a poll of friends, family, and acquaintances who drive to work, and found some interesting statistics ::

97% of those people dread driving to work…because they dread going to work every day.

40% of them Hate (with a capital “H”) their jobs and can’t wait to get back home to their La-Z-Boy and American Idol.

50% of those people are just disgruntled enough to make themselves miserable, with a bit of misery spread on their periphery for their co-workers.

10% of these commuters drudge through the day with a smile on their face, while quietly planning their world takeover – insert evil laugh here.

76% of people are already planning their first, second, third and fourth smoke/coffee break, as well as their lunch break, Facebook break(s), Words with Friends break(s), call my significant other break and “wander around until 5 o’clock” break.

55% of people are listening to a Lady Gaga song.

40% of people are planning their breakaway, scheduling “doctor’s appointments” and “school plays” to go on interviews for the next job that they will dread going to.

If you are one of these people, and I’m sure some of you are, then you hate your job BECAUSE IT’S JUST A JOB.  It doesn’t have to be your life’s ball and chain.  Are you good at what you do?  Probably.  Does your boss keep you around for a reason? Hopefully.  So do something about this funk you are in (and you are putting everyone else in)!

First and foremost, find your “why.” Why do you get up everyday, why do you work, why did you choose to be a {insert title here} at {insert company name here}?  Next, Quit sulking, quit complaining, and get to work!  Take what you are good at, and kick @$$ at it!  Volunteer your skills to someone new, or better yet, volunteer them to your boss.  Take on additional tasks and responsibilities, without being asked.  Become an expert at something, and then give your knowledge away to anyone who needs it.  Better yet, give it away to anyone that will listen. Become a “go-to” person.

It will be hard.  It will take time. IT WILL PAY OFF EXPONENTIALLY. You will love what you do.  You will feel important and in turn make others feel important. For goodness sakes, do it now!

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