When Careercast.com published its 2017 most stressful jobs list, I laughed because event planner was the fifth most stressful job on their list. It placed just below enlisted military personnel, firefighter, airline pilot and police officer. While event planning is probably very stressful, so are countless other jobs.
The remainder of the top ten included other incredible choices as well. I was offended that social work did not make the top ten as did someone who left a comment. Others questioned why surgeons, anesthesiologists or EMTs were left off the list. As you are reading this post, you too may say that your occupation should have been in the top ten of the most stressful jobs list.
That brings me to the point of my conversation today. I was asked which professionals am I talking about when I state, “for hardworking professionals who want to be happy.” I am talking about those men and women who go to work every day. These workers do their work with dedication although they may have professional and personal challenges.
Additionally, you may wear a uniform, scrubs, or a suit to work. You may also dress casually. The conversation I am having goes beyond the color of your shirt collar. It also goes well beyond rate of pay, frequency of pay and form of payment.
Happyhalfhour.club was developed for professional workers who feel overwhelmed by stress and want relief, which will cause them to be happy.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Publication Stress at Work outlines six areas that increase stress in the workplace environment. They are as follows:
Areas of Concern that Increase Stress at Work
• Having a heavy workload, few rest breaks, long work hours or shiftwork. The pace of work is hectic while routine tasks make little sense or do not fully utilize workers’ skills. Workers also feel little sense of control.
• Workers are not encouraged to participate in organizational decision- making. There is poor communication throughout the organization. Workers are forced to choose between family and work due to lack of family-friendly policies.
• Interpersonal relationships are poor with workers experiencing little support or help from coworkers and supervisors.
• Having unclear or conflicting expectations and doing the jobs of more than one person.
• Job insecurity, uncertainty or few opportunities for growth or promotion.
• Unsafe or unpleasant conditions of the physical environment.
Do you experience any of these conditions? Are you experiencing overwhelming stress? If so, I invite you to join the conversation.
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