Its frustrating when you are stuck in a area that does not have any jobs that fit your skills and talents, and employment background.
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Wanted: Positive Attitude
It all begins with your attitude. You've no doubt heard the phrase Your attitude determines your altitude.
A positive attitude will not only help you to find a good job but also help you hold on to your work in a competitive market.
Many employers say a positive attitude is one of the personal traits they value most highly in their employees.
When you have a positive outlook, you work more effectively. It will give you more energy and focus as well. Co-workers view you as a valuable team member and you increase your own level of satisfaction and success.
GETTING WORK
If you’re currently looking for work, take some time to examine your attitudes and beliefs about work search. You might believe it’s just a matter of time before you connect with the right employer. On the other hand, you may be letting your worries about finding a job stress you out.
Is there anything more grueling than the job search? Ask any job seeker, and he/she will probably say no. Between the endless waiting and instant blow of rejection, the job search is a difficult time for many. When going through tough times, it’s often said that maintaining a positive attitude toward the situation can carry you through, same goes for the job search! A positive attitude during the job search can not only help you emotionally, it can help your actual search, as hiring managers appreciate seeing confident candidates. Follow these tips to help build a positive attitude while job hunting:
Accept Rejection
Not every job is perfect for your skillset, and if you have been applying to many positions, you might be facing rejection. The job search can be a long process riddled with rejection, and if you let it bring you down, you won’t learn from the experience and do better the next time; you will just be worried about getting rejected again.
Surround Yourself with Positive People
Avoid negativity like the plague! It will do you no good hanging around people who are constantly discussing bleak job outlooks and stories about this guy they know who was out of work for a year. Surround yourself with supportive people who want to lift you up.
Maintain a Routine
Don’t devote your whole day to only applying for jobs; you will burn out and get frustrated quickly. Maintain a normal routine and stay active. If you make room for things like exercising, visiting friends, spending time with family and even down time, your days will feel more balanced and less pressured.
Volunteer
There are many good reasons to volunteer during your job search. While volunteering, you can meet possible connections to job opportunities, bolster your resume by showing you stayed active and most importantly, it will give you a sense of accomplishment. Positively impacting somebody’s life is an uplifting feeling, so devote some time to a cause you care about.
During the job search, there are days where positive feelings might be few and far between, but if you follow these tips and work to stay optimistic, you will see the job search become smoother. Believing in yourself and your abilities will keep you energized for the hard work of looking for work. Also, a positive attitude can make all the difference in a job interview.
KEEPING WORK
Having a great attitude for each workday starts with showing up on time and requires investment in every moment after that. You attack important projects and busywork with equal zeal. You focus on solutions rather than problems. Above all, you avoid acting like a drone that mindlessly completes tedious tasks and secretly wishes to be anywhere else than at your desk.
The way you approach your work will help you hang on to it. Follow these suggestions can help you maintain a positive attitude:
Stay Away From Negative Co-workers
Nothing is worse than someone walking over to your desk every single morning complaining about the job. What’s even worse is when you come in ready to put in a solid day’s work and your coworker wrecks your positive outlook.
Staying away from negative people is vital. The next time they come over, make sure you are too busy to engage in the regular negative conversation. Try surrounding yourself with positive and motivated coworkers. Once the Negative Nancy’s see your new positive vibe, they will get the hint that you don’t have time to engage in negative conversations. Even if they don’t at first, they will eventually get the hint.
Good Communication With Management
Open and continuous dialogue with your manager can go a long way. Nothing wreaks more havoc on your week than a problem arising due to miscommunication with management or fear to take suggestions to your boss. With continuous dialogue comes good rapport – which leads to trust. Once you’ve established a sense of trust with management, your workplace becomes a whole new world.
Remember Your Purpose and Goals
The workplace is constantly evolving, and with changes, you can sometimes forget your purpose for taking the job in the first place. Stay focused on why you are there and what your goal is no matter how much change comes. One tip is to find inspiration with motivational quotes. Keep the quotes fresh and change them out depending on what aspect in your life you need to kick into gear. If you can wear ear phones at your desk while you work, listen to your favorite music that puts you in a good mood. You can even find some motivational speakers on YouTube to listen to when you need that extra motivation.
Take a Fresh Air Break
Working hard and going the extra mile always yields positive outcomes, but we all need a break for some personal time. If you are inside all day staring at a computer screen, then go outside and walk around to get some fresh air. Take your mind off what you have been working on for the past several hours. Checking out for 10-15 minutes and getting some fresh air will recharge your mind.
Take Care of Your Health
I think we can all agree that a clear mind is an important piece for performing at our highest level in the workplace, but sometimes we forget about our health. A good diet and regular exercise can keep your positive attitude constant. If you are truly sick, make sure you use a sick day and take the time you need to get yourself feeling better. Trying to work through a seasonal bug can make you feel sluggish, and it may take your body even longer to recover. In addition, people around you don’t appreciate you coming into work if you are spreading germs. If you are taking care of your body and your mind, then you are ready to perform at the highest level possible.
A Few More Suggestions
Do your best. Do each task well the first time.
Focus on work when you’re at work. Use breaks to check in with your social and personal life.
Be a committed team player.
Lend a hand when your co–workers need help.
Do what needs to be done, whether or not it’s your job.
Ask for help when you need it.
Make every effort to add to a respectful, co–operative working environment. Avoid gossip and negativity.
Have a positive attitude to get and keep the work you want
Final Thoughts
In a competitive market, employers want to hire and hang on to workers with an optimistic outlook and a can–do approach. Whether you're searching for work or hoping to keep the job you have, your positive attitude can give you the edge in the hiring process and earn you the right kind of attention on the job.
Wanted: Positive Attitude
It all begins with your attitude. You've no doubt heard the phrase Your attitude determines your altitude.
A positive attitude will not only help you to find a good job but also help you hold on to your work in a competitive market.
Many employers say a positive attitude is one of the personal traits they value most highly in their employees.
When you have a positive outlook, you work more effectively. It will give... see more


I'm ready to be stable with a great job.Seriously!
Sallie Mae is double garnishing me now. They have two arms coming at me. So now working at my par time minimum wage job. I am being garnished 30 percent of my income. Thanks to my inability to get anything better. I am even poorer now.
Tell me again why college was worth it? That is even with me having a MBA and BFA in animation. College is a scam. It is not worth it. All it gave me is low wage work. Made me even more unemployable then I was before college.
This debt has effected my mental health to no end. Of course they don’t care about my issues. They don’t care if they garnish all my wages. These ass***s are the worst. You know what? You can thank the US government. This would not happen in the private sector.
You people wonder why I am depressed all the time. I can’t a job that pays more then minimum wage and is full time and I am being garnished to the hilt.
I have every right to be depressed. No work, no money, no life
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Sallie Mae is double garnishing me now. They have two arms coming at me. So now working at my par time minimum wage job. I am being garnished 30 percent of my income. Thanks to my inability to get anything better. I am even poorer now.
Tell me again why college was worth it? That is even with me having a MBA and BFA in animation. College is a scam. It is not worth it. All it gave me is low wage work. Made me even more unemployable then I was... see more
Hi Mike Grauer Jr - I am so sorry to hear that things have been a struggle recently. If you feel exhausted from looking for a full-time position it might be time to step back and consider taking a gig. It’s a great way to start earning money right away while you continue to search.
You can even set your hours and be your own boss!
Check out some gigs you can land NOW and start earning some money
• Instacart (shop and deliver groceries)
Great for people who like structure, organization, and those little details. You can also make tips!
• Rover (get paid to play with dogs)
Perfect for those who love animals! Not a dog person? No worries, you can also pick and choose which types of pets you would like to work with. Learn how to make the most money with your Rover experience here in this article.
• Doordash (food delivery) Bring home the bacon for yourself and for others in this role where you can make over $10 an hour delivering food from local restaurants.
• Lyft (driver)
Love to drive? You can get paid for it! New drivers have options to earn some really great cash bonuses. Set your own hours and drive when YOU want to! No car? No problem you can also rent one from Lyft's rental program. Find out more info here
• Amazon Flex (package delivery)
Set your own hours and use your own vehicle to deliver packages for Amazon. You can make upwards of $18-25 per hour!
Wishing you the best of luck with your job search!
Hi Mike Grauer Jr - I am so sorry to hear that things have been a struggle recently. If you feel exhausted from... see more
Matt Bornhorst Those jobs you listed would not work for me. My are a very old and would not last vert long or the company would not let me use said car as its too old. Like Lyft and Uber. Or I don't pass their financial background checks thanks to my student loans.
Matt Bornhorst Those jobs you listed would not work for me. My are a very old and would not last vert long or the... see more
I wish I knew what it was like to make more then minimum wage. All I get is low wage work. People wonder why I hate having Autism. Why I loath all the debt I got into in college. It never ends. All jobs I apply for unless its a low wage job with no other applicants. I never get the position. It matters not what the job is. Or people want me to work for free.
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I wish I knew what it was like to make more then minimum wage. All I get is low wage work. People wonder why I hate having Autism. Why I loath all the debt I got into in college. It never ends. All jobs I apply for unless its a low wage job with no other applicants. I never get the position. It matters not what the job is. Or people want me to work for free.
#autism #autismawareness #aspie #actuallyautistic #employment #work #jobs #life #rant #... see more
Sorry for your struggle Mike Grauer Jr but you seem like such a smart and wonderful person. Keep applying to new places and broaden those horizons!
Sorry for your struggle Mike Grauer Jr but you seem like such a smart and wonderful person. Keep applying to new... see more
Tricia Hendrix Not in my area. Its all chain retail. They don't hire the likes of me. They want hard core extroverts. Introverts and people with autism need not apply. Its a major issue. I don't have the resources to move to a better job market. So I am trapped. Catch 22. It does not matter how many jobs I apply for. They never hire me. Its been that way my entire life here in Kitsap County. With rare exceptions here on there for jobs. Seattle is to expensive to even commute to now days. Thats out unless I could get a job making 50,000 grand or more a year and thats unlikely as employers won't hire me for anything more then low wage labor.
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Tricia Hendrix Not in my area. Its all chain retail. They don't hire the likes of me. They want hard core... see more
Its so bloody hard. If you are high functioning. Employers expect you to be ether an engineer or programmer. If you are not in the technical fields similar to those. People see you as a liability or view you as a fake. When so many jobs base their hiring on personalty and emotinal intelligence. It gets even harder.
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So sorry that you are having difficulty finding employment. This society is by no means nice to those in need. You should hang in there though because something good is coming your way. Trust and believe.
So sorry that you are having difficulty finding employment. This society is by no means nice to those in need... see more
We need a group for people like us with Autism, the entire spectrum. I have noticed how many of us have a extremely hard time getting work and even harder to get decent work. Then keeping that work. Not just me. See it all over the place. All a lot of us get regardless of our talents or skills are low wage labor jobs. Even if we have talents and skills and an education.
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I understand that Mike Grauer Jr . Sometimes we just can't find any jobs not because we aren't worth hiring, but because there are very few, if any jobs in the area we're in.
There are a couples things you can do. You can try to work remotely if your skills allow it. You can move to an area with better job prospects (extreme, and in many cases not possible), or try to find a job in an area you're new too and learn how to do that.
I hope this help Mike!
I understand that Mike Grauer Jr . Sometimes we just can't find any jobs not because we aren't worth hiring, but... see more