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The real lives of businessmen, professionals, the everyday man, stay at home parent, healthy lifestyle influencers, and general feel good human stories.
The Reality of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
EMTs, police officers, firefighters, social/case workers, medical professionals… they’re the bleeding hearts, the empaths. They often see the very worst of us but the majority of them choose their career path with one main goal—to help people. But have you ever run into a cop that just didn’t want to hear your sob story of why you were speeding? That nurse who was a complete bitch when you went to the emergency room for your cold? Did you maybe think they had no place working with the public? Well, the reality is they’re probably experiencing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout, things any decent person has experienced whether they work directly with people or not.
Rayelle PaulsonPublished 6 years ago in Journal9 (Charitable) Organizations You Need to Know About
Here are nine of the many companies out there that give back with every purchase. 1. Pawz for a Cause Pawz for a Cause Every seven seconds a helpless animal is put down in a shelter. Pawz for a Cause donates ten percent of their profits to StarkHumane.org to save these helpless animals. Five of ten dogs and seven of ten cats get put down simply because there was no one there to adopt them. Not only do these shirts look adorable but they give back with every purchase.
Madison RheamPublished 6 years ago in JournalI’m 20 and Never Had a Job Before
Does anyone else feel as if the process of applying for jobs is more stressful than the actual part of working? Well, I have never actually held a formal job before in my 20 years of living, so maybe I shouldn’t be talking.
Melody LauPublished 6 years ago in JournalTaking My Time
It’s been two months since I’ve been off work. I quit my job, leaving the company with the pandering boss and floundering culture.
A FillmorePublished 6 years ago in JournalIf Money Were No Object
If money were no object I would be able to create and bring to life so many dreams I have had locked away in this mind of mine. Dreams some would say are too big for a person like myself, but if you are going to dream, dream big and dream often.
Lilithea AdasiaPublished 6 years ago in JournalWhy Are We...?
"My dictionary defines opportunity as a set of circumstances that make it possible to do something. The world has conditioned us to wait for an opportunity, have the good sense to spot it, and hope to strike at the appropriate time. But if opportunity is just a set of circumstances, why are we waiting around for the stars to align? Rather than waiting and pouncing with a high degree of failure, you might as well go ahead and create the set of circumstances on your own. If you make the opportunity, you'll be first in position to take advantage of it."—Biz Stone, THiNGS A LiTTLE BiRD TOLD ME.
Zarii YoungPublished 6 years ago in JournalDisabled People Need Money
Disabled people need money just like everybody else. Some of us are fairly functional and can handle working. I’m applying as a cook at a chain restaurant. The open interviews are today. My knee is more functional, so I’m making myself get up, get dressed, and go. I will walk to the light rail and take the bus. It’s just one location because there is a restaurant in my neighborhood. I need a fast-paced job that is not boring, that will not stress me out. I’m a good cook, so cooking is it.
Iria Vasquez-PaezPublished 6 years ago in JournalWhy Companies Discriminate Towards Disabled People
Companies in this political climate are into blatant discrimination but that depends on the company since I mean, really, I have to disclose my disability because type 1 diabetes can turn lethal very quickly. I cannot spend my life hiding it if only because that gets dangerous. And if this scenario gets dangerous, well, a company can’t interfere with this. My brainwashing haunts me. “I’m disabled and can’t work,” what a silly narrative. This narrative is pretty bad. I’m trying to undo the brainwashing. I have tried to get this brainwashing system across to my career counselors, and some get it but others do not. Normal people who have not been mistreated run across abusers of the style I have had run-ins with my whole life.
Iria Vasquez-PaezPublished 6 years ago in JournalCapitalism and Anxiety in the Workplace
Have you ever been at your job and wondered why you're here? Do you feel lost on your off days? Every week millions of people cash their checks just to spend their money on their so-called responsibilities, just to go back to work for a company that has profited off their labor. This causes aniexty for a lot of people who do not have a sense of self and they soon identify as just a part of the corporate machine. This aniexty manifests itself in ugly ways like drug habits, spending habits, and dysfunctional behavior at home. Some people start to lose themselves and become two different people on and off the clock, making people subconsciously feel below their employers and lash out at other people (i.e. family, friends, coworkers) in ways that they don't normally act and they don't know why.
Micheal RogersPublished 6 years ago in JournalWhat It's Like To Be Shy in the Performing Arts Industry
I'm a student, currently in my third year of a four year degree in Music and Theatre. Tonight, I attended a production put on by my upperclassmen, written by a graduate of (the Theatre half of) my program. It was an absolutely phenomenal production. Both the actors' performances and the play itself were truly beautiful, heart-rending, and human. I cried (a lot), and gave them a rousing standing ovation of my own volition, which is rather rare. There was a reception after the show, and I knew I had to use it as an opportunity both to congratulate my fellow actors and especially to reach out to the playwright and let her know how exquisite her work was.
Violet P. DaviesPublished 6 years ago in JournalWork and Meaning
What makes us feel good about our work? Behavioral economist Dan Ariely's third TED Talk outlined a few experiments he conducted to better understand what motivates us as workers.
Emily Grace GillPublished 6 years ago in JournalI'm Still Looking for a Job
As it is, I’m still looking for a job. Something part-time and out of the house. Preferably retail. It is possible where I live to do this. I applied at a pretzel shop at the mall, and a health foods store at the mall so far. There is a 711 in my neighborhood. I plan on applying there, if I can. Ideally, I want to be able to walk to work. I do need the extra income since I have to buy some pagan supplies like gemstones and herbs. This will eventually happen. I found a sweet insurance gig, which means that I can work very part-time and that’s okay by them.
Iria Vasquez-PaezPublished 6 years ago in Journal