Menial Jobs versus Menial Attitudes

Menial Jobs

 

 Attitude can make or break service.  As William John Bennet said “There are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes”.

Not all are given opportunity to do what they love doing and get paid well.  What’s worst is, some would land on a job they don’t like doing.  But because of various circumstances they are forced to take it.  Financial problems, missed opportunities, educational attainment are some of the many reasons that contribute to why people are stuck in such jobs.

I love drinking my coffee in the morning and another in the afternoon.  Every time I crave for one, I go to the pantry and make my own coffee.  I like it with 2 teaspoons of sugar and no cream.  Whenever I do that, our messenger always stares at what I do and he looks intently on how I do it.  One time as I was checking my email, he immediately approached me, wearing that big smile saying “Sir, here’s your coffee”.  I was surprised that he remembered what I want and when I want it.  I didn’t even ask him to make it for me.  To top it off, he did it with sincerity.

Doing what you love may not always be an option but loving what you o may get you to doing what you love.  Question is… what is your attitude towards your job right now?  Giving your 100% will make the difference.  You may have been stuck in that low paying job for years now, but if you begin to love what you’re doing and believe that one day, God will turn around your situation, then, everything will be different. 

As my good friend, Chinkee Tan would always say “Positive Mindset + Positive Action = Positive Result.”  How do you see yourself a few years from now?  Do you see yourself getting promoted? What is your game plan?  These are some of the many questions that you need to consider.  And while you are contemplating on your answers, do your job excellently.  Don’t complain.  Give it your best shot! Maintain that positive attitude and be expectant of positive results in the coming days.

Menial Attitudes

Attitude can make or break your service.  Having a positive attitude towards your job will bring out the best in you.  It will positively affect the way you will treat your customers.  People will begin noticing you.  They will now see your potential.  If your boss can trust you with the little things that he has give you, he will definitely trust you with bigger things.  Question is, are you ready for the BIG Thing?  It’s not a question of how menial your job is right now but it’s a question of how you view it.

Let me end by quoting a verse in the Bible “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men…”

Be faithful and be thankful with whatever you have right now.  Know that one day you will have that BIG BREAK.

The difference between good customer service and bad customer is often a single word, Attitude.

By: Allan Magtoto – At Your Service (Commuter Express)