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Uhhhhhh.

I counted 12 questions in there not six so I'm not sure how to much I trust career advice from someone struggling with basic math.

Do you have recruiting background by chance?
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Your a Dork
worker_B 25th Oct 2007
So it is six groupings of questions, big deal. The questions are on target, but I guess you missed that with the opportunity to be a smart arse.

Do you have a degree in being a jerk by chance?
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Your a Dork
worker_B 25th Oct 2007
So it is six groupings of questions, big deal. The questions are on target, but I guess you missed that with the opportunity to be a smart arse.

Do you have a degree in being a jerk by chance?
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Your a Dork
worker_B 25th Oct 2007
So it is six groupings of questions, big deal. The questions are on target, but I guess you missed that with the opportunity to be a smart arse.

Do you have a degree in being a jerk by chance?
Some work environments take turns for the worst, and there are circumstances that cannot be changed. Once you ask the 6 questions and find you have no power over a situation that you just can't put up with - leave. I did.

But the 6 questions are good - define the problem, and the symptoms, list some cures, list why, what you want to see changed, how, and see if you can brainstorm a solution. If not though - monster.com.
All well and good, but if your life circumstances prevent you from changing the situation, what's the point of asking questions? You're trapped indefinitely, like it or not.
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LocoLobo 25th Oct 2007
There was a quote somewhere long ago. Somebody else can probably remember it right.

The Courage to Change things I can,
The Strength to Accept things I can't change.
The Wisdom to Know the Difference.

Yes some things you are stuck with. But some things can be changed. Just because you can't see the answer today doesn't mean you won't find it tomorrow. Try to figure out what options you do have. See stepmonster and adambrown29's replies.

I don't know your problems or dilemmas. But don't let yourself get into a downward cycle. Many years ago I ended up doing just what stepmonster recommended as a last resort. I left. That was difficult at the time. But it was also the right choice.

Good luck.
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khonkonen@... 25th Oct 2007
LocoLobo and StepMonster has the universal response. But one has to change dem self. It is about sacrifice for that moment and sacrifice down the line. And yes, you cannot control everything around you. "Go with your gut."
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenity_Prayer
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Thanks
LocoLobo 30th Oct 2007
That's it. To me it was always about learning that some things you can change and should, some things you can't change or shouldn't; wisdom is knowing which is which. My wisdom quotient isn't there yet. happy
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People are often confronted by a lot of life problems such as dependents( sometimes not planned ); health problems, or even substance abuse and so much more. Life is dynamic like that and hardly linear. On top of that; you try and balance a job(s) so you can maintain and have little in life. For me; I found asking for help( Seriously, It doesn't come easy for me ) and researching many avenues to make the intolerable situation(s) a bit easier to cope with really do help. Do you have someone to lean on? Are there established help resources out there to help you cope? Are you TRULY trapped(ask yourself)? Some situations take time to sort out and others; well, need a total overhaul. Perhaps it's just perception influenced by being in THAT moment that can color a situation as unchangeable or hopeless? Some things to ponder.
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Oh...and
khonkonen@... 25th Oct 2007
What adamBrown says is so true. How you approach the problem is so important. Feel good about you and the a$$ will follow.
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