Which Kind of Job Do You Prefer?

Most of the businesses I’ve seen have two kinds of employees, there are those that “got” a job because they are friends, relatives, or even children of the owners. And then there are other kind – the ones that are only there because of what they do for the business.

One kind of employee is always complaining about everything. When there is too much work to do, he complains how “they” don’t give him enough help. When there is not enough work to do, he complains about not having anything to do. When its hot he complains about the heat, and when its cold he complains about that.

The other kind of employee is thankful to have a job, and works hard to prove himself worthwhile. He doesn’t mind the heat, the cold, or the hard work. If there is some kind of problem, he knows how to ask the boss and get it fixed.

One kind of employee is respected, and the other kind is despised. One kind of employee gets raises easily, and the other kind has to move heaven and earth to get any raise.

Which one is which? The answer: If getting the job was easy, staying on the job isn’t.

In the long run, its better to earn your way through the door than to win your way through.

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