Comments on: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/ Ideas for Job Search, Career and Life Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:02:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tim Tyrell-Smith http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-16768 Tim Tyrell-Smith Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:40:52 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-16768 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Archive: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/tVxWfJLf ---> A goal for you? :-)</span></span> Archive: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/tVxWfJLf —> A goal for you? :-)

]]> By: Tim Tyrell-Smith http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-16769 Tim Tyrell-Smith Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:40:43 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-16769 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Archive: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/UswnrdUG ---> A goal for you? :-)</span></span> Archive: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/UswnrdUG —> A goal for you? :-)

]]> By: TimsStrategy http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-16325 TimsStrategy Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:37:00 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-16325 Hey Michael - Thanks for sharing your story.  You might benefit from taking a few assessments (strengths finder, for example) that would help tie your talents to careers.  But just reading your thoughts above, here are a couple of thoughts: Teaching - getting a credential and teaching film, script writing - you could either do this on the side as a hobby/way to develop your passion or in a paid role at a local university or community college. Training - Getting in with a company that needs people to train people or teams around the country.  If you like speaking, this might allow you to coach and teach at the same time.  Your personality and acting experience might make you a very unique and entertaining voice in an otherwise less than exciting training program. Freelance writing or blogging - I hear of a few writers that are busier than ever these days.  And perhaps you could write for some of the film industry publications? These are just a few ideas.  My key advice is try a number of things while you are young.  Before you have a family and a mortgage. All the best to you! Hey Michael – Thanks for sharing your story.  You might benefit from taking a few assessments (strengths finder, for example) that would help tie your talents to careers.  But just reading your thoughts above, here are a couple of thoughts:

Teaching – getting a credential and teaching film, script writing – you could either do this on the side as a hobby/way to develop your passion or in a paid role at a local university or community college.

Training – Getting in with a company that needs people to train people or teams around the country.  If you like speaking, this might allow you to coach and teach at the same time.  Your personality and acting experience might make you a very unique and entertaining voice in an otherwise less than exciting training program.

Freelance writing or blogging – I hear of a few writers that are busier than ever these days.  And perhaps you could write for some of the film industry publications?

These are just a few ideas.  My key advice is try a number of things while you are young.  Before you have a family and a mortgage.

All the best to you!

]]> By: Michael Alexander Wright http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-16315 Michael Alexander Wright Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:58:00 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-16315 Hi Tim, I am currently in what feels like a midlife crisis, though I'm only 26 so I'm either putting too much pressure on myself or I won't be living past my 50s haha. The situation I'm in is that after graduating high school, I went and got an Associate's in theatre because it was the closest thing my school had in film. Long story short, I eventually realized acting can always be done without the need for a degree. My passion are film, writing, sports, and video game. Basically all all things that keep someone entertained. I feel my natural talents or what I'd love to do for a career would be writing, acting, teaching, and/or coaching. I'd like to have a somewhat flexible schedule either for traveling on the job, or at least a few times a year. That may be too much to ask for which I'm fine with as long as what I'm doing is something I enjoy. The problem I'm facing at the moment is how do I go about getting into a career related to what I would enjoy without wasting anymore time that I already have. I'm up for going back to school but since I'm already 26 I'd prefer it not be for anything thats too terribly long. The other dilemma is what I would actually go back to school for that would get me a job in a career I would enjoy. You look at those who go to medical school and it's pretty much a guaranteed job afterwards. Then you have journalism or English majors who have to fight just to get unreliable freelance work. I feel as if I'm too old to take a risk at something like that without there being a great assurance that I'd come out with having good prospects for a job. Any advice you have for me would be really appreciated. Thank you, Michael Hi Tim,
I am currently in what feels like a midlife crisis, though I’m only 26 so I’m either putting too much pressure on myself or I won’t be living past my 50s haha. The situation I’m in is that after graduating high school, I went and got an Associate’s in theatre because it was the closest thing my school had in film. Long story short, I eventually realized acting can always be done without the need for a degree. My passion are film, writing, sports, and video game. Basically all all things that keep someone entertained. I feel my natural talents or what I’d love to do for a career would be writing, acting, teaching, and/or coaching. I’d like to have a somewhat flexible schedule either for traveling on the job, or at least a few times a year. That may be too much to ask for which I’m fine with as long as what I’m doing is something I enjoy. The problem I’m facing at the moment is how do I go about getting into a career related to what I would enjoy without wasting anymore time that I already have. I’m up for going back to school but since I’m already 26 I’d prefer it not be for anything thats too terribly long. The other dilemma is what I would actually go back to school for that would get me a job in a career I would enjoy. You look at those who go to medical school and it’s pretty much a guaranteed job afterwards. Then you have journalism or English majors who have to fight just to get unreliable freelance work. I feel as if I’m too old to take a risk at something like that without there being a great assurance that I’d come out with having good prospects for a job. Any advice you have for me would be really appreciated.

Thank you,
Michael

]]> By: On Careers | ACT for Malaysia http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-14290 On Careers | ACT for Malaysia Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:21:23 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-14290 [...] our natural talents, time moves fast and we tend to receive compliments for our abilities. Knowing where your natural talents lie is key to choosing the right career. Of course we’re capable of doing other things, but those [...] [...] our natural talents, time moves fast and we tend to receive compliments for our abilities. Knowing where your natural talents lie is key to choosing the right career. Of course we’re capable of doing other things, but those [...]

]]> By: Julie Morgenlender http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-13854 Julie Morgenlender Thu, 19 May 2011 10:21:20 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-13854 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @TimsStrategy: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q3GnLp7 Sounds nice, doesn't it? It can happen for you!</span></span> RT @TimsStrategy: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q3GnLp7 Sounds nice, doesn't it? It can happen for you!

]]> By: SitalRuparelia http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-13851 SitalRuparelia Thu, 19 May 2011 06:36:22 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-13851 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @TimsStrategy: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q3GnLp7 Sounds nice, doesn't it? It can happen for you!</span></span> RT @TimsStrategy: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q3GnLp7 Sounds nice, doesn't it? It can happen for you!

]]> By: Tim Tyrell-Smith http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-13849 Tim Tyrell-Smith Thu, 19 May 2011 06:15:50 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-13849 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q3GnLp7 Sounds nice, doesn't it? It can happen for you!</span></span> How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q3GnLp7 Sounds nice, doesn't it? It can happen for you!

]]> By: SincerelySabine http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-13623 SincerelySabine Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:46:16 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-13623 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Great advice on how to be happy at work:) http://bit.ly/iqSuYc</span></span> Great advice on how to be happy at work:) http://bit.ly/iqSuYc

]]> By: TimsStrategy http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-13592 TimsStrategy Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:01:00 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-13592 Hi James and thanks for your comment/question. I also saw you joined the LinkedIn group - welcome! Sounds like you've really thought through your decision and will experience an increased sense of fulfillment from your work. Congrats! In terms of companies where you can use these skills, look for companies that are big on training and people development. Often these are larger companies but may also include smaller, highly consumer or customer-focused companies. You could also look for companies that do training for their business. Lastly, a role in HR would offer you an ongoing training and counseling opportunity. And companies would like the fact that you have the business degree as you are asked to work with and train employees from all disciplines. Good luck to you! Hi James and thanks for your comment/question. I also saw you joined the LinkedIn group – welcome! Sounds like you’ve really thought through your decision and will experience an increased sense of fulfillment from your work. Congrats! In terms of companies where you can use these skills, look for companies that are big on training and people development. Often these are larger companies but may also include smaller, highly consumer or customer-focused companies. You could also look for companies that do training for their business. Lastly, a role in HR would offer you an ongoing training and counseling opportunity. And companies would like the fact that you have the business degree as you are asked to work with and train employees from all disciplines. Good luck to you!

]]> By: James Potts http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-13557 James Potts Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:44:00 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-13557 I agree with what you have stated. This is why I have decided to devote my time to finding a position that allows me to achieve my true calling: the ability to evaluate, assess, counsel, and train those who are seeking a meaningful, positive, lucrative career that fulfills their own lives. I offer my bachelors degree in business management and my teaching credential. In addition, I offer years of experience in teaching, sales, and business/interpersonal communications. I've come to my decision through years of self-evaluation. I've studies the elements of my "dream career": transferable skills (skills that I prefer using out of all my skill sets), income needs, my personality type, geographic location, preferred interactive group type, etc. I'm now in the transition phase where I'm seeking advise on what organizations are available that will allow me to achieve my goals. Do you have any suggestions and/or advise? thank you in advance for your help... James Potts I agree with what you have stated. This is why I have decided to devote my time to finding a position that allows me to achieve my true calling: the ability to evaluate, assess, counsel, and train those who are seeking a meaningful, positive, lucrative career that fulfills their own lives. I offer my bachelors degree in business management and my teaching credential. In addition, I offer years of experience in teaching, sales, and business/interpersonal communications. I’ve come to my decision through years of self-evaluation. I’ve studies the elements of my “dream career”: transferable skills (skills that I prefer using out of all my skill sets), income needs, my personality type, geographic location, preferred interactive group type, etc. I’m now in the transition phase where I’m seeking advise on what organizations are available that will allow me to achieve my goals. Do you have any suggestions and/or advise? thank you in advance for your help… James Potts

]]> By: Christina Dunmire http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-13548 Christina Dunmire Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:20:34 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-13548 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @DorleeM: Be Truly Happy At Work @timsstrategy @JobHuntOrg http://bit.ly/hSHL6m ▸ do work u naturally enjoy a larger % of the time... ...</span></span> RT @DorleeM: Be Truly Happy At Work @timsstrategy @JobHuntOrg http://bit.ly/hSHL6m ▸ do work u naturally enjoy a larger % of the time… …

]]> By: Dorlee M http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-13546 Dorlee M Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:53:00 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-13546 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Be Truly Happy At Work @timsstrategy @JobHuntOrg http://bit.ly/hSHL6m ▸ do work u naturally enjoy a larger % of the time...#career</span></span> Be Truly Happy At Work @timsstrategy @JobHuntOrg http://bit.ly/hSHL6m ▸ do work u naturally enjoy a larger % of the time…#career

]]> By: Greg Johnson http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-13541 Greg Johnson Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:48:03 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-13541 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @timsstrategy: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q61Ioxb ----> Are you looking for this?</span></span> RT @timsstrategy: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q61Ioxb —-> Are you looking for this?

]]> By: SocialUniverseBuzz! http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-13542 SocialUniverseBuzz! Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:40:36 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-13542 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @JobHuntOrg: RT @timsstrategy: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q61Ioxb ----> Are you looking for this?</span></span> RT @JobHuntOrg: RT @timsstrategy: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q61Ioxb —-> Are you looking for this?

]]> By: Melissa Cooley http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-13540 Melissa Cooley Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:15:30 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-13540 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @jobhuntorg: RT @TimsStrategy: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q61Ioxb ----> Are you looking for this?</span></span> RT @jobhuntorg: RT @TimsStrategy: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q61Ioxb —-> Are you looking for this?

]]> By: Ian B. Mondrow http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-13538 Ian B. Mondrow Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:12:04 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-13538 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @JobHuntOrg: RT @timsstrategy: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q61Ioxb ----> Are you looking for this?</span></span> RT @JobHuntOrg: RT @timsstrategy: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q61Ioxb —-> Are you looking for this?

]]> By: Susan P. Joyce http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-13539 Susan P. Joyce Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:11:23 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-13539 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @timsstrategy: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q61Ioxb ----> Are you looking for this?</span></span> RT @timsstrategy: How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q61Ioxb —-> Are you looking for this?

]]> By: Gail Hernandez, CTSM http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-13537 Gail Hernandez, CTSM Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:51:38 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-13537 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Good advice. How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/2eRWwaH</span></span> Good advice. How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/2eRWwaH

]]> By: Tim Tyrell-Smith http://timsstrategy.com/how-to-be-truly-happy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-13535 Tim Tyrell-Smith Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:30:33 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=1013#comment-13535 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q61Ioxb ----> Are you looking for this?</span></span> How To Be Truly Happy At Work http://t.co/Q61Ioxb —-> Are you looking for this?

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