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World Mental Health Day: Prioritizing Workplace Wellbeing
by SoulfullyAButterfly
Last post
 October 16th
...See more Hi everyone, The 2024 World Mental Health Day theme is Mental Health at Work: It is time to prioritize mental health in the workplace. Some of our admins and ambassadors have shared helpful tips on how to prioritize workplace wellbeing and I will be sharing them in this thread!  Have a reflection about these tips or want to share your own? Feel welcome to join the discussion by replying to this thread.
Work Prompt #20: What is teamwork for you?
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 September 11th
...See more Welcome back all, I hope you are all taking it easy on yourself at work this week. A few weeks ago we discussed: What is one question that might be bothering you? [https://www.7cups.com/forum/career/General_2503/WorkPrompt19Whatisonequestionthatmightbebotheringyou_330706/]  Thank you to all who participated and shared their thoughts for discussion. I enjoyed them. I hope you all did too. If you didn't share yours, please share them here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/career/General_2503/WorkPrompt19Whatisonequestionthatmightbebotheringyou_330706/] and I look forward to reading and discussing them with you. This week's prompt: What is teamwork for you? What role does teamwork play in your workplace? This discussion is focused on what is teamwork and how it works out for you. The goal is to discuss and share our thoughts, views, and how we want the teamwork to be. Let's share to discuss I look forward to hearing and discussing with you all. 
Work & Career Automated Taglist!
by tommy
Last post
 August 18th
...See more Welcome to the Work & Career Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 18 August 2024 (updated by @tommy) @bubblegumwings1234 @CyclingThroughLife @daydreammemories @ImpudentIncognito @IsayUncle @KristenHR @nordurnStar @sky2Ocean20 @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @tommy @trueconfidant123 @warmheartedCamp3360
Feeling Overworked
by impartialWheel9079
Last post
 19 hours ago
...See more I am feeling a bit overwhelmed and overworked and I’m not sure how appropriated I really am. I love the way everyone tells me how great I’m doing but annoyed by all the work I have to do at the same time but I love the way it feels to be praised so I do the work and don’t complain, which makes them add more things to do to my checklist.
Blooming into New Beginnings at 7Cups
by MsBhavnaSingh
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Today, I step into the garden of growth and discovery as I begin my internship at 7Cups. Like a painter with a blank canvas, I’m ready to splash it with colors of learning, curiosity, and creativity. Here’s to learning all the hallmarks of Active Listener and meaningful connections!
I cannot fathom working for 35+ more years
by turquoise21
Last post
 Saturday
...See more I’m 31. I’m on my fifth job since graduating college back in 2016. Worked for healthcare for the majority of these years, a short stint in the food industry, and now I’m in an entry level corporate position. I am burned out. Beyond burnt out. Every job I’ve held in my professional years has been high stress, unreasonable workloads, and unsatisfying.  I have no aspirations for trying to find a new “career”. I have searched and scoured and taken various free online courses for different interests and I do not care for anything. I just want a job that can make ends meet and not make me mentally unwell   I’m miserable and so exhausted. I’m crabby and *** off all the time. I can’t relax when I’m not at work. I hate all the repeated advice of making sure to set boundaries, getting enough sleep, exercising, having hobbies, not being so serious about work, finding another new job that won’t make you mentally unwell. This is capitalism, baby. Take it or be homeless. All I’ve know is large corporate companies, I can’t imagine small businesses could be better.  I hate that I have to work to survive on a planet I didn’t even ask to be on. I wasn’t made for sitting at a computer for 8+ hours a day, but I have no direction on where to head anymore. I’m completely lost and discouraged. Everyday I hope something just takes me out so I can get a break.  
Time to Resign?
by Jaeteuk
Last post
 Friday
...See more So, I haven't been working since August of this year, due to a loss of someone in my extended family. As I am grieving during this time, I've been seeing a counsellor, joined a Grief Group Support hosted in a Church, and checking in with my GP on a monthly basis.  For those who have not been seeing my previous posts about work, here is a brief description: I work in a local hospital, in a position called OR Aide (Operating Room). I'm not a nurse, but my tasks revolve around nurses, anesthesiologists, surgeons and patients. I have been working as a Casual (meaning, I only have work when others on my team are on vacation) for the past 4 years. People on my team have also caused trouble for me, complaining of my work ethics. When I believe I'm already working beyond what is required. So, it makes me feel like they are just teasing/bullying me for fun. ~~~~~~~~~ During my time away from work, grieving, I have changed my views in life and I feel that a career change is needed. Also, because with the grief, it comes in waves, depending on if I encounter a trigger.. I had felt over the past month, my emotions had been on a bit of roller coaster ride and it will continue to be like this. Working at the Hospital, there are expectations, and in my current state, I honestly don't know when I will be ready to take on my job again. So, thoughts of resigning has been lingering. My brother and I started our own online business last summer, although with the grief, I haven't really done much with it. But, if I do plan to resign from the Hospital, I will be putting all my effort and time to make it succeed. Ever since the loss, my mind has been non-functional, with short-term memory losses, and not being about to think. As most days, it's just brain fog, or like it has shutdown. So, working at the Hospital with the tasks that is required from me, I may not work as productive and efficient. I will need to decide before the New Year.. as that is when I said I'll contact my Manager again.
I'm depressed from studying
by monalissabeverly
Last post
 Thursday
...See more Good afternoon! Thank you for the discussion. I've entered my first year of university and I'm facing a lot of problems that I want to solve. One of the most important problems is essay writing. I want to learn how to write essays, so I need ways to write a good essay. I tried to write an essay by myself but it's hard for me to start because I don't know the structure of essay writing. Where can I read more about it? If you know any such services I will be grateful for the service for sharing. Have a nice day!
Sharing work wisdom
by healingsoul4892
Last post
 Thursday
...See more Hi hi, lovely humans!👋 🧡Happy Cupsgiving!🧡 Sooo, today's theme is Sharing Wisdom (which btw feels a little heavy, ngl, but hey, we love a good deep dive now and then, right?). Anyway, it got me thinking, like, how much random wisdom we accidentally pick up just by... existing at work? You know, those moments where you're like, "Wait. What just happened? Did I actually learn something from that mess?" or like, "Wow, that was... oddly profound for a Monday morning." For example (and don't laugh): once, I literally forgot to unmute myself on Zoom for like... the entire meeting. Cringe central. But, plot twist, it taught me to triple-check before I speak. And to, you know, listen more😂little things like that, but they kinda stick with you, you know? So, I wanna know, have you had any of those !ohhh" or "huh, okay then" moments at work? Doesn't have to be deep or serious (though it totally can be if you feel like it), maybe its just something funny that taught you a lesson or like, an unexpected insight about yourself, or...idk, life in general? Drop your stories, or just chill and read what others share (tthats totally cool too). No pressure, no rules here, except for like, be nice, obviously😅oh, and bonus points if your story involves coffee or snacks, because priorities☕🍩 Alright, im gonna stop rambling now (seriously, someone stop me lol). Can't wait to hear what you've got! Or not! Either way, wishing you a chill, wisdom-filled day. Or at least one without unmuted-Zoom-mishaps🙃
Job Interview Feedback
by Blossom92
Last post
 Thursday
...See more Hi everyone, This is my first time posting here so nice to meet you all. I've been applying for several positions in the past couple months after being laid off in a very unprofessional way and so far I've got nothing. I had a job offer popping up a month or so ago but it was a very shady one where they insisted I must commute to their office every day which would mean a 2/3 hour ride there and honestly that's not feasible - I won't spend up to 4/6 hours of my day commuting. Last week on Wednesday I got a final interview of a set of 5 ones and was expecting to hear some positive feedback a week or so after that but it didn't happen. Actually, nothing happened, I emailed the HR team yesterday (past a week) and so far (more than 24 hours afterwards) heard nothing. I've also sent a thank you email right after the interview and didn't hear back which wasn't uncommon given it didn't happen the previous times. Does this mean they don't want me? That I am being rejected and should just quit? The uncertainty is really stressing me out and I can't understand why one would not just spend five minutes sending an email even if it's to say there's no updates... Thank you all once again
SOS
by quackdiddyohso
Last post
 Thursday
...See more im 20 years old soon be 21 and i feel like i should have my life together right now and im currently in school but have been going through soooooo much stress these past few 2 years including past issues but, my biggest downfall is that i procrastinate a lotttt but i have so much on my mind especially because i want to change my major to social media marketing because i love fashion and designing and i want to be a fashion influencer and have a clothing business but then i also like painting, drawings,  cooking, and making music. thats a lot and i cant just choose one. where i’m at/at the moment is wanting to start fresh. but im scared because i don’t want to be a disappointment. so now im also in a space where idk what to do… i hope im not the only one :( sos
Frozen: How do we move forward
by innerpeace2
Last post
 December 3rd
...See more Hi 👋 what would you do if you knew in your gut what you want to do but you don’t budge or take the steps to move towards your goals? It’s overwhelming and a lonely journey when others can’t see your vision worse still question your capabilities! How do we move from here to self motivate to take those baby steps while overcoming the self indicted doubts😣
Work from home or overseas jobs
by NoJudgingNoAdvising
Last post
 December 2nd
...See more Hello everyone If you know any tips to find a job to work from home  or overseas jobs please share below. Thank you
Getting Married - Creating Issues at Workplace
by greenComputer7185
Last post
 November 27th
...See more I am getting married in next 3 months. The top management is concerned that I will leave the job and move forward. They are questioning me a lot. Also people are toxic and talking behind my back about my marriage and that i will leave. What to do. Please help.
November Check-In🍁
by healingsoul4892
Last post
 November 25th
...See more Hi hi everyone😊 Hope your November's off to a nice start! Just checking in to see how everything is going for you all. Is there anything you're anticipating or simply enjoying this month? Feel free to share or simply read along Wishing you all a great November🍂 ------------------------- Tagging from the current taglist: @bubblegumwings1234 @CyclingThroughLife @daydreammemories @ImpudentIncognito @IsayUncle @KristenHR @nordurnStar @sky2Ocean20 @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @tommy @trueconfidant123 @warmheartedCamp3360

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