Dissatisfied with Your Job? Take Your Power Back!Written by Doreen Banaszak, www.getunslumped.com
Apparently, there are all sorts of reasons to be dissatisfied with your job… Statistically, studies have shown that: -Lack of career advancement -Lack of training -Lack of direction from supervisors -A challenging economy -Lack of support from employers (CareerBuilder.com) Some of mine included: -Feeling under valued -Feeling like a cog in wheel -Feeling like I had my hands tied when trying to manage -Feeling out of balance -Feeling out of integrity with my company’s philosophies I’m sure you could add a few of your own as well. Years of working with clients to permanently put an end to their job dissatisfaction has led me to following important conclusion: -The only cause of job dissatisfaction that we can control is fact that we are not doing work that satisfies us equally, both personally and financially. There are those of us who make great money but, we never see our family. There are also those of us who are doing incredibly important work but, are making no money and are feeling under valued. Neither is completely satisfied. All of statistical and individual reasons I mentioned above are really mute to all of those people out there who love their jobs and their lives. These people know that external circumstances can’t control them, unless they let them and knowing this is where your power lies! What external circumstances are controlling you? Isn’t it empowering to know that you are in complete control over your career if you put your attention on pursuing only that which satisfies you personally and financially?
| | Mystery Shopping -- An excellent part time job or additional income sourceWritten by Steve Pearce
Though name itself may seem a bit mysterious, concept of mystery shopping is actually straightforward. Also referred to as secret shopping, performance evaluations, service checks and frontline evaluations to name a few, mystery shopping allows companies to obtain a “snapshot in time” by trained researchers who know in advance what they are to evaluate. It provides management a method to quickly yet efficiently evaluate their business practices, deliverables, and employees from perspective of a non-biased consumer. Mystery shoppers visit or call businesses posing as ordinary customers and provide detailed evaluations of their experience using written reports or questionnaires.Mystery shopping is used in a wide variety of industries such as retail, restaurants, financial institutions, convenience stores and gas stations, service providers, manufacturers, department stores, travel and entertainment, etc. Though there is a certain level of responsibility and professionalism required to be an effective mystery shopper, you should never have to pay to get a job. There are dozens of companies claiming that by paying them a registration fee they will send you job opportunities and teach you steps to becoming a shopper. This may be true, but is also completely unnecessary. The legitimate mystery shopping companies in industry NEVER charge fees to shopper. Training, tips for improvement, and shopping opportunities are provided free to registered shoppers. Mystery shoppers are either paid a pre-arranged fee for a particular shop, a reimbursement for a purchase or a combination of both. Though it is possible to make a living solely from mystery shopping, it is not very common. Most shoppers view this as a second income source or as a way to obtain fully reimbursed meals, products, and services. The registration process with leading mystery shopping companies has improved over years. Most provide a simple online form that takes only a few minutes to complete. Once you have registered with a company or two, they will start informing you of shopping opportunities. Most of these are “first-come, first-serve”, so be sure to provide company with an email address that you check regularly, and a phone number where you can be easily reached. Be willing to accept last minute assignments and treat bottom-of-the-barrel assignments just like top-of-the-line assignments. At first, take whatever you can get. This will allow you to build a reputation with each company. The old adage, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” is exceptionally true in this industry. Make sure you completely understand instructions for particular shop, be impartial, and focus on accuracy. You may be required to document employee names and descriptions, prices, inventory evaluations, etc.
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