The start of any new year always brings about reflections and resolutions. Gym memberships go up all over the country and people start really examining details in their lives. About 76% will look at their jobs and try to assess how they really feel about their current status at work.
There are many in this 76 percent who, despite the good fortune of still having a job, are nevertheless still unhappy with the their boss, coworkers, clients, customers. They come to this conclusion because they tally up all the costs their job is really costing them.
How much for a heart?
One common complaint that stems from work is stress. In particular, the amount of stress generated at work is usually so much that it carries to places outside of work like home life. With stress hovering over workers in the job and following them home also, it is easy to see how hypertension is so high up on the list of things that can kill you. And fighting stress is not cheap either. Destressors like yoga classes can easily exceed 16 dollars a session, especially here in southern California.
How much for the heart of your boss?
There are also those who are working at jobs where they get zero benefits outside of a regular paycheck. I consider this a cost because there are a lot of jobs out there that do offer benefits ranging from medical coverage, sick leave to retirement plans. Even sales representatives at a small company like REI are given excellent benefits. If your job is not giving you more than a paycheck, then it is definitely costing you.
How much for a new car?
A majority of people have some sort of commute to get to work every morning. In a city like Los Angeles, driving is almost inevitable. ALMOST.
I know not less than 5 people who work from home. Their commute to work is measured in steps. With all this technology allowing us to connect easier and more efficiently, people are finding ways to be employed while in their pajamas. They do not have gas bills like the rest of us. Their cars (if they own any) are serviced less and are therefore cheaper to own on year to year basis.
How much for your time?
In the end, this might be the most expensive part of your job. If you work a job that is not your dream gig and it is taking up a lot of your time, then you might be missing out on some opportunities out there. Opportunities that might “cost” less.
(photo: laverrue)
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