Posted by Susan J on September 12, 2003, at 9:10:46
In reply to Re: Really Screwing Up At Work » Susan J, posted by Penny on September 11, 2003, at 10:32:30
>>.....I don't know what it is about that project that has been so difficult to get finished, but I just can't seem to do it. Just like phone calls that I know need to be made, projects that need to be followed up on, etc.
<<<<Oh, I can *so* relate to that...
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> Part of my problem, I think, is that I'm not in the career field I want to be in. I am working toward a career change, but, as with everything, it takes time and energy. Energy I don't have, and the amount of time it's taking is frustrating.
>>I really like most of my job. Part of my problem is that work is actually *too* slow right now and I don't have the momentum of regularly working to keep me going. When it gets busy in the winter, things will be fine.Also, I hate my coworker, who drains me of what ever energy I have left.....
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> My therapist recommended the book "The Now Habit". It's an older book but has some good ideas, essentially about changing the way you think about projects.
<<That sounds good. I'll look it up. :-)
> Truly, though, reminding myself that I am HUMAN and that I am NOT PERFECT, and that I CAN do one little teeny tiny thing today (which provides that sense of relief/satisfaction, albeit a small one)
<<That's cool. I have a really great friend whom I used to work with. She's now in a much higher position, but we still work in the same field and run into one another a lot. I told her I wasn't really up to par on my work, and she told me I've been such a good worker, that my bosses are more likely to accept slow work from me than someone else, and not be too upset by it. I'm not phrasing that very well. But basically, I have a good reputation, they'll cut me some slack.Great, and made me feel better. But how long will they cut me some slack?
Good luck to you, too!Susan
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