The best way to solve any problem is by properly dissecting it into bits and pieces and then working on the parts which gives you discomfort. In my previous Post Are You Not Happy with Your Job – What Is Your Reason? Article 1 of 6 I started to work on dissatisfaction related to Jobs. I have taken 5 major reasons which are cause of dissatisfaction and through these series of articles I am working on analysis, if not solution, of each one of those. However you would only stand to benefit if you read Are You Not Happy With Your Job – What Is Your Reason? Article 1 of 6 completely and do the exercise that was outlined in it towards the end of article. The purpose of this series is not only to help you identify the problem but also look for the solution. This would help you to take an element of dissatisfaction from your mind and help you become a better individual. The direct outcome of this exercise is on your energy level which will directly get a great boost.

Does your Dream Job Still Eludes You

. You would like to work in some company or in some area but you are not lucky enough to get the break. Lets analyze both of them How many people do we think would like to work for the ipod and iphone maker Apple. The figure must be about thousands of times than their current workforce. Do everyone work for them, a plain No. Let us understand some dynamics first 1) Some companies are popular and relates well to the customer. Apple is one of them. 2) There are some companies which are very popular and relates very well to our background. Let us say Apple is one of them. Does this mean Apple should hire many people just because they are ready to put their heart and soul? Again No because 1) These companies know the skill set they want and in what number. 2) These companies are very particular in keeping their employees happy. This not only includes giving the kind of work that suits them but also making sure that you grow in your job. We need to respect such companies. If at all we don’t get a Job in Apple the simple reason can be 1) The skill set we posses is not in line with their requirements. If this is case than its good both for apple and us because the relationship would not be meaningful. 2) Even if we have the desired skill set it may happen that they don’t have the requirement yet. This again is logical because you would also don’t like to work in a company which does not have any work for you. 3) The company does not want to keep you unhappy or demotivated. If you join them they want to make sure that you prosper and grow with them. This is from the employer’s angle. Now from individual standpoint some important facts are 1) It is not the company which is important. It is the kind of Job profile that matters. 2) If you don’t get to work on the job you like than no big brand can make you live or work happily The company name is just a fad. During my college days Nortel was in vogue but see where it is today. The biggest problem with good name is that they Rock from outside but when you get to work with them than all it comes down is the kind of work they offer. I want to work for apple too but I know from inside that things won’t work out even if I get their job. So I am happy to be their customer. Remember Big companies good look in your resume but it is experience that matter most in long run. So

Always look for the work you want to do than to look for the company you would like to do it for.

If you still think that your dream company can get you that level of satisfaction than work hard and polish yourself more. Success in life is just around the corner. The second part is you don’t get to work in the field where you hold expertise. Let’s consider a case where you are good in finance but you ended up working in IT. This happens with many people but remember that life is a long journey. There is no harm in switching at later stage if you feel strong about your field. However before you do that do ask yourself the below questions and if answer is a NO than you should not waste any time and look for the desired job 1) How you got your current job 2) Was there special abilities that impressed your current employer 3) How are you doing in current job? 4) Are you getting good growth? 5) Are you considered good and have progressed through ranks. 6) Does your employer trust you in job and rely much on you 7) Do you have a growth path of success in this Job 8,) Are you adequately compensated

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As I said if the answer is No than go and search for the job you like. But if the answer is Yes than hold on for a moment. Why are you not Happy here? Think again. Remember Grass is always Green on other side. How much you know about your Dream Job than your current job. I know a person who was a genius in telecom but he ended up working in Finance and operations. In his mind he always wanted to join a telecom company but the kind of abilities he used to demonstrate in finance industry was spectacular. All through these years he has risen through ranks and now he is handling operations too. When I asked him why he did not moved to telecom – his dream area. His simple answer was “My current company could find something in me that I could not find in myself”. Very true. Sometimes you have to live in a promising present than to run after something which you have not experienced ever in life.

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