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Posted On 12.04.08

Every time I complain about my job I feel a little twinge of guilt. We are being told that the economy is sinking and that unemployment is rising so how could I complain? I should be thankful that I even have a job.

Gratitude is a double edged sword in times like this. On the one hand, it can force you reevaluate your ambitions and appreciate what you have. Perhaps you have been chasing dreams or opportunities because you feel you should, not because you genuin

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Mr. Make-It-Rain
12.04.08

Complaining about a job allows your verbalize your problems. Other people can have advice of course, but since we all basically talk for ourselves I think that complaining about your job has therapeutic value. Also it gets your mind into a phase where you are looking to improve your job or looking for a new job. Complaining serves to keep us out of the rut of resigned acceptance. Next time you think you're complaining too much or your friend is complaining too much remember that if our Founding Fathers were told they didn't complain too much then we wouldn't live in the USA today. Good night and good luck.

Anonymous
12.04.08

Huh?

12.13.08

If someone has a job and isnt looking for something better all of the time, they havent figured it out yet. I feel we should all be questioning and complaining to help evolve our workplace, our co-workers, and ourselves.

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