In order to mitigate my insoluble whiny-butt-ness, I would like to share with you what I really do like about working where I work.
1. I love my coworkers. They are great. There is always an office to go to if I need help and support.
2. I love my company. The zeal and enthusiasm for helping people is infectious and inspiring.
3. If something goes wrong, there's always the possibility that it wasn't me! Maybe it was someone else. If I was self-employed I wouldn't get the glorious hope that it isn't actually my fault. And if all else fails, I can always blame THE SYSTEM.
4. I really, really like my clients. They are fun and do silly things.
5. I have my own office, with air conditioning. The only people that don't appreciate this are the people who have never worked: in a kitchen, outside, in fast food, etc, or had to share a space. Having my own office is no small potatoes.
6. PTO.
7. Benefits, most notably, free medical care. I can even have free dental if I'm willing to get on the waiting list.
8. Constant stimulation. My office is never, ever, ever, boring.
9. It is challenging. At no time do I think, "If only I was living up to my true potential!!!!" No, I am there, on the edge of my abilities.
10. People care. They sent flowers when my grandpa died. They forced me to eat cake and sang me "Happy Birthday" even when I was going home sick on my birthday.
11. Already arranged supervision. If you aren't an MFT-intern or a social worker, you may not know how important this is, but it is REALLY important. Also, no problem getting my hours!
There is more, but I have to go stop dinner from burning now.
Hooray! I am so glad that you have positive things at your work! I thought you were ready to throw in the towel.
ReplyDeleteNo, I like it where I work, its just part of the living, breathing system that is mental health in america.
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