Being honest isn’t easy.
When I started this blog, I wanted everyone to know the hurdles and the real life story of what happens every day.
I have been honest but there are times when you tend not to write about the truth- the horrible days, the irritating moments and the failures. When you are aware that the blog is being read, you don’t want to feel vulnerable and to protect your work identity and private details, you skip it.
But here am I, someone who promised to tell the truth, don’t want to be miles away from the truth as well.
I have had bad days like most of us, really bad days at work- when someone doesn’t get the point, takes advantage of me being polite, back stabs you for not getting what they want, sabotages your projects just because they want to and hate you for you-can’t-figure it out. It’s all part of the game.
It’s all alright as long as you can take it or if it happens for a few days and you have managed it well. Mentors can be great assets during this time period, especially if you have in-house mentors. However, there will be always days, when nothing gets solved, you feel horrible, feel belittled and feel you are in the wrong place.
Team building and management is an art and when they don’t follow certain aspects of life, work life can becomes as stressful as it sounds.
Stress, deadlines, projects can all be handled if you have a great team and good support system at work. When it doesn’t, stop blaming yourself- you can do so much with your life.
Pick up your life and get going, get another certification, look for your next job, write the perfect resume and don’t blame yourself for not being the right fit. Sometimes, it’s just not about you!
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1 comments:
Being a project manager does involve dealing with stress (a lot of stress). Even experienced PM's have to face this. The good ones recognize the stress and have actions to counter-balance its effects. A walk, a coffee, or just a deep breadth. Having a life outside of work is also a good stress buster. Volunteering, mentoring, a hobby - are all ways to get away from the stress. Yoga is great to forget about work! Learning the signs of stress and having mitigating actions is key. Good luck.
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