Nonchalant. Indifferent. Inert. Apathetic. Unconcerned. Do these words describe most of the American workforce? What if the job or situation is boring, forced, or thrown upon? Is the reaction different then? How many people push themselves to be the greatest they can be no matter what situation they find themselves in? How many work heartily as unto one greater than themselves even if that someone isn't around to see?
The old saying is that the character of a person can be told by whether he or she sweeps in the corners of a room. Most just brush by the corners, however, the hearty worker tries not to miss even one spot. Is there space for this type worker today or has the illness of entitlement pushed people toward “that's good enough” mentality? The path of least resistance seems to be rampant, and those who work beyond the level of expectation are becoming the minority.
What would happen if indifference and apathy were removed, and there was a rally of hearty workers? What if there was a “day's work for a day's wages” again? Would this mentality bring greater efficiency, greater self-worth, and renewed advancement within the workforce again? Would eye-service be replaced by workers of integrity who performed their duties whether someone was watching or not? But, then again, people call these ideals “a dream, poppycock, balderdash, and fairy tale”, or is it? Until tomorrow...Why Say More?
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