Comments on: Out Of The Frying Pan, Into The Fire http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/04/13/out-of-the-frying-pan-into-the-fire/ advocacy for the job seeker Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:23:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Chuck Anastasia http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/04/13/out-of-the-frying-pan-into-the-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-28157 Chuck Anastasia Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:49:22 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/541#comment-28157 Hi Jason, From your list of topics, it looks like you and I are reading the same blogs! In this day of political correctness, some may cringe, when I add spirituality and service to your list. What would you think about showing up at work this week energized by the recognition of work as an act of creation that reflects the nature of God? Spirituality in the work place does not to be associated with bible studies at lunch or evangelizing our co-workers, it is about recognizing people for their contributions, thanking them by name and valuing their service. Check my link for a workplace leadership sermon by Nancy Ortberg recommended by Guy Kawasaki. Workplace spirituality is about knowing people, recognizing their contributions and building relationships while creating value. Best, Chuck Hi Jason,

From your list of topics, it looks like you and I are reading the same blogs!

In this day of political correctness, some may cringe, when I add spirituality and service to your list. What would you think about showing up at work this week energized by the recognition of work as an act of creation that reflects the nature of God?

Spirituality in the work place does not to be associated with bible studies at lunch or evangelizing our co-workers, it is about recognizing people for their contributions, thanking them by name and valuing their service. Check my link for a workplace leadership sermon by Nancy Ortberg recommended by Guy Kawasaki. Workplace spirituality is about knowing people, recognizing their contributions and building relationships while creating value.

Best,
Chuck

]]> By: Nerd Guru http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/04/13/out-of-the-frying-pan-into-the-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-28153 Nerd Guru Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:10:08 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/541#comment-28153 I like #2 the best. You have to have a sense for where you want to go so you can prepare for it. That'll help you figure out what training you go get so that it not only pertains to your current situation, but sets you up for the next one. Ditto with those special projects. Sometimes those are discovery exercises to see if you'd like something, but I think you have to have the idea of where you might go next to help you weed out what kinds of discovery you might take on. I like #2 the best. You have to have a sense for where you want to go so you can prepare for it. That’ll help you figure out what training you go get so that it not only pertains to your current situation, but sets you up for the next one. Ditto with those special projects. Sometimes those are discovery exercises to see if you’d like something, but I think you have to have the idea of where you might go next to help you weed out what kinds of discovery you might take on.

]]> By: Steve Harvey http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/04/13/out-of-the-frying-pan-into-the-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-27970 Steve Harvey Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:24:25 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/541#comment-27970 Good points and now I've got to remember and apply them all, once I figure out my next act in life! To expand slightly on the first point, and related to the second point, it's important to build that "rainy day fund" to see you through the period of time when no (or relatively little) money is coming in. Most of my transitions in the past were very stressful because I had little savings (and a family to provide for). In my current exploration, it's a lot more enjoyable because I'm not worrying about how to meet "day-to-day" expenses. And, I'm really enjoying meeting people and starting new relationships with a long-term perspective. Good points and now I’ve got to remember and apply them all, once I figure out my next act in life! To expand slightly on the first point, and related to the second point, it’s important to build that “rainy day fund” to see you through the period of time when no (or relatively little) money is coming in. Most of my transitions in the past were very stressful because I had little savings (and a family to provide for). In my current exploration, it’s a lot more enjoyable because I’m not worrying about how to meet “day-to-day” expenses. And, I’m really enjoying meeting people and starting new relationships with a long-term perspective.

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