Modern Working Life

Machine, Proletariat, Protean, Innovation, Moral, Capitalist, Harmonic


Domain

Devil's Advocate

Angel's Attorney

Work?

  • No money, no talk
  • Money makes the world go round
  • Exercise power, fame, influence & fortune
  • Social-emotional support
  • Community living - "no man is an island"
  • Finance to support self & loved ones
  • Work is tough & unforgiving?

    • Are u dreaming? World is fundamentally difficult, testing & cruel
    • No pain, no gain
    • If others work carelessly, r u forgiving?
  • It depends on your perspective & culture
  • Decide for yourself what is it that u really want out of doing work
  • If it is obligation & unfavorable, try changing
  • Discomfort & comfort are relative to ourselves
  • Pain is no gain
  • I must show others I can excel at work?

    • Of course, else those fools would not give u due respect
    • U r the best, show them what u r made of
    • Conquer them & control
  • Social pressure is a by-product of relative perception
  • Everyone, not only u, is looking for support & drive to live
  • Superficially, working may be for show, but essentially, working is for self & loved ones
  • I will do whatever my boss says?

    • Definitely not, u can do whatever u wish, it's your world remember
    • The boss is just a temporary obstacle in your path, take time to observe & strike opportunely
  • It depends on the work situation
  • If u know & feel that the boss knows better & doing in everyone's best interests, why not follow?
  • If u really feel adverse, why not talk sincerely or prove that doing otherwise is better?
  • Do I have to work with those people?

    • Not if u don't want to
    • Or u can show & convince them that u r the authority here, prove your ways & show results
  • Harmony is of essence to optimal performance
  • Is the conflict perceptual, individual, work-related or unrelated?
  • Single out the source & work in best interest of u & others
  • Remember they are colleagues
  • The workflow is just sickeningly boring & complex?

    • It's people's fault - they think organisational structure must be planned & executed to perfection - machines!
    • Gather evidence, support and force changes - exhibit your talents - u deserve the best
  • Everyone is learning, adapting & changing all the time
  • It is best that if u have strong dissents, u may approach the right person using right means
  • Remember work is created by us for us - if unsuitable, we can change it
  • If organisation is resistant to changes, u may consider switching - in case meets ice-berg
  • I can't cope with the uncertainties & risks?

    • No pain, no gain - all victories are paved with bodies of failures
    • The world is testing u - remember it's your yard, it's your playground!
  • That's why we are living
  • Living is uncertain & risky - take care of yourself & others
  • Brace the storm in the same boat - help people in need & they would probably help u in times of need
  • Crisis does not dampen the living spirit, instead crisis provides ripe opportunity for it to rise
  • I'm not earning enough, can I demand a payrise?

    • Definitely, you are an undeniable member
    • It's your right to not only demand, but also secure a payrise
    • Otherwise, the boss just does not deserve your continued support - he's a capitalist, capitalising on his powers
    • Show them what you are made of - revolt & seize the opportunity
  • If job is contractual & you have given your legal consent, you may have to wait to expiry
  • Especially if the scope of the job is within contractual terms
  • But if u r short of cash, consider upgrading, part-time or negotiations
  • Illustrate that a payrise is necessary for good performance & contribution
  • Everyone seems so busy, am I being neglected?

    • Everyone for themselves
    • It is a eat-or-be-eaten world, who cares anything about others
    • There's no need to look for pity in others
    • Wouldn't it great if those are working dutifully for u & u only?
    • Brace yourself & lead those pitiful souls to greater heights
  • The world is complex, so is working - that's one reason why work is necessary
  • Work may be what people do when there is no better choice
  • To do good work, hard work is essential
  • But people do need rest, friendship & support
  • Why not approach them at right time & place?
  • It seems a long way to retirement?

    • All the best, with more time for u to orchestrate your command & control of this chaotic world
    • This "Down syndrome" is only a test for your intrinsic undying combative spirit
    • As a quick snack, u may strike at chances littered along the way for control, fame & fortune
    • Crisis is an opportunity to the vigilant, but a tomb to the ignorant
  • Is retirement your life ending? Hope not
  • Life has so much more to offer, explore & live
  • Tangible / intangible, social / self, emotional / physical
  • Working may be self-worth, but it does not have to be so - working need not & is not the only thing in life
  • Rest & rejuvenate
  • Do what u like & feel strongly for - it's your life, live it to the fullest
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