Not All Jobs Can Be Fun

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I think when some speak of a job being "fun" they really mean "rewarding" or "fulfilling" or some other validating quality. And looking at any job in a broad perspective might be more realistic. Overall, your job should leave you feeling good. But "fun" like a carnival ride? Most jobs are not that.

nb of NY 1:13PM February 09, 2009

I read of a lady who worked for a cleaning company and cleaned the restrooms. As she would clean she would sing wonderful and joyous songs - every day.
One time a manager stoped and stated to her "You must really like your job because you are always singing beautiful songs!"
She reponded that she didn't like her job but rather she loves to sing!

CK of FL 2:19PM February 06, 2009

People who do hard jobs will keep doing them and be PROUD of what they're doing and why they're doing it if management and society's goal is to 1) Reduce "hassles" (acknowledged above) and 2) Express appreciation (ignored above).
Consider the U.S. Military. Do you think you can recruit by letting everyone think those guy's jobs are just "hard slogs" implying they are unimportant and not APPRECIATED by the rest of us. Well, the same theory applies to janitors, mechanics, meatpackers and all the rest.
A "Consultant" is supposed to know this.

Muser of NM 11:04AM February 06, 2009