Give Thanks

This Thursday, Americans celebrate our Thanksgiving holiday by gathering with friends and family and enjoying a bounteous feast. For my readers who are employed during this holiday season, remember to appreciate the good things about work, and give thanks for any of what’s listed below that you are fortunate to have as a result.

• A regular paycheck and paid holidays

• Company-subsidized benefits (e.g. health care, 401K)

• The opportunity to travel on business and see the country or the world

• Occasional expense account meals
• The fellowship of your co-workers
• Worthwhile work to be done
• A supportive boss
• Career advancement opportunities
• Appreciative customers/clients
• Freedom to contribute ideas
• New experiences and interesting challenges
• The power of diverse teams
• The chance to celebrate accomplishments

What do you have to be thankful for?

If you have friends who are looking for a job, have you helped them lately? You can provide friendship, encouragement, networking opportunities, references, recommendations, and/or a heads up on promising job postings you’ve run across.