What type of worker are you?

What does work ethic mean to you?

            Whether you are an employee or an employer, you need to have an idea of what work ethic is. To me, work ethic is your drive to perform. Your punctuality of time and responsibility. Are you showing up to work on time or are you late every day? When you are at work, do you perform your best or do you half ass it just to get a paycheck. This is something that every person needs to step back and ask themselves to define. Once you define it, you then get to ask yourself the next important question. Do you have a good work ethic?

            I take pride in my work ethic. I do my best to show up on time to work every day. I try to leave any bad mood I may have at the door and step into work with positivity. While I am there I plan on working. Every job interview I have ever had, I make it a point to tell them I want to learn everything there is to learn to be the best person at my job. I want to make myself an asset. This way if shit ever hits the fan, I am one of the people that they would want to keep around instead of someone that drags their feet all day and complains all the time. Let’s be honest, most workplaces have that person. If you are not sure who that person may be at your work...well it might be you, so try and correct the action so people don’t try to avoid you at work.

            If I ever were to become an employer, work ethic is something that I would take seriously. Although I would strive to find people that believe in the mission of the company to work for me, that may not always be why someone wants to work for you. Let’s face it, some jobs are temporary steppingstones for people. Nevertheless, I would still expect these people to show up with a good attitude, on time, and ready to work. I haven’t loved every job I have ever had. That doesn’t mean that I go into that job hating my life. I recognize that it may not be my dream job, but it is the job that is in front of me right now. Its time to bust my butt and gain experience along the way so that when I am presented that dream job, I’ll be ready for it.

            Work ethic is something that is able to improve. Its not set in stone that you either have a good or bad work ethic. There is always room to improve and it is something that I strive for. I never want to be the type of employee that is just skating by. I want to be the employee who shows up every day, asking what more can I do to grow. I believe that isn’t as common as it should be amongst people now a days. Many people have entitlement issues and have been spoiled way too much over their lifetime. Be the type of employee that you would want to hire if you owned a company.

            Much Love and God Bless