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The majority of people in America in the workforce do not enjoy what they must do daily in their workplaces. Some polls indicate that more than 50 percent of workers do not enjoy their work. That is not only discomforting but suggests that industries are hard pressed to deal with the absenteeism and emotional disturbances that hamper production. Some industries spend considerable money on providing psychological counseling. Almost a generation ago Richard Bolles wrote an excellent handbook on the subject of vocational distress titled What Color Is Your
Parachute? Your library can probably inform you that this work continues to be the standard in its field. Bolles contends that people do not have to remain transfixed in work they do not like. He indicates how people can change their vocations by pursuing interests more suitable to their personal gifts. The fact is, however, that most people prefer to remain where they are mired down. They know what they have to deal with and what they must tolerate. They reason that the next situation may be equally trying or difficult. The apostolic word addressed to spiritual vocation is realistic about the hazards but assuring of the ability to serve well rather than simply coping.
--Huxhold
Parachute? Your library can probably inform you that this work continues to be the standard in its field. Bolles contends that people do not have to remain transfixed in work they do not like. He indicates how people can change their vocations by pursuing interests more suitable to their personal gifts. The fact is, however, that most people prefer to remain where they are mired down. They know what they have to deal with and what they must tolerate. They reason that the next situation may be equally trying or difficult. The apostolic word addressed to spiritual vocation is realistic about the hazards but assuring of the ability to serve well rather than simply coping.
--Huxhold
