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[Simon]

"The true way to render ourselves happy is to love our work and find in it our pleasure." - Françoise De Motteville

When asked about job satisfaction, most people cite that feeling inspired about their work is the driving force behind enjoying their job.

Why is it then that so many of us continue to live in a comfort zone? And why is it even called a comfort zone? Can it truly be more comfortable staying where there is no passion, no inspiration and no opportunity to grow, than it is to stretch and reach our full potential?

It seems, sometimes, rocking that boat is too great a risk and the choppy sea, too great an opponent. But, consider the reward. Happiness.

So, take a leaf out of Françoise's book. Jump in, get wet. Find a job you love and happiness will follow.

I just received this through email, very nicely written; it made me stop and think for a while.

Or in other words “he who dares wins”

Regards,
Simon

[GMO]

I like that. I'm currently way out of my comfort zone and got offered another job which would have been so far inside my comfort zone, I was wearing a duvet. Same money, slightly worse commute to the cushy number. I turned it down for several reasons; I didn't want a plan B for the bad days and I wouldn't grow in that job.

Being outside your comfort zone is just more extreme. You feel more lows but also I like to think it will be worth it.

[cazyncymru]

I like that. I'm currently way out of my comfort zone and got offered another job which would have been so far inside my comfort zone, I was wearing a duvet. Same money, slightly worse commute to the cushy number. I turned it down for several reasons; I didn't want a plan B for the bad days and I wouldn't grow in that job.

Being outside your comfort zone is just more extreme. You feel more lows but also I like to think it will be worth it.

I understand exactly how you feel about comfort zones.

I'm going to be the QA at a factory where the product being made is not something i'm totally familiar with. The base ingredient is the same, but the process is different.
But it's going to be a challange, and i can't wait. It's an oppurtunity to put MY stamp on a quality and food safety system

Bring it on!

C x

[AS NUR]

yes.. sometimes we have to take a challange... 2 years ago i worked for big Multinational company as R&D and QA... today i worked in smaller and local company, different culture, and most of people just think.. "IF I can produce the product with certain condition.. what for I change the process "... thats the challenge to change the thinker of people.. and Thanks God, now we provide more better work and we got ISO 22000 Certificate..but still need improvement in many areas.
...wish me luck...

[Penard]

Yes, great quote Simon...

To me nowadays we have the great opportunity to have several 'lifes'. Something right, aggod job when you're 25 y old won't be the same than when you're 35, 45, 55...
So we can as 'educated people' change in the same professional way or another because our reality isn't compliant anymore with our wishes. I remember a friend of mine, his father was a scientist; he decided to end its job and began another career as a 'patron de bar', he became the boss of his pub...

I wish I will have the choice one day when my job won't interest me anymore to be able to follow my feelings and choose another way,

Regards,

Emmanuel.

[Simon]

I like that. I'm currently way out of my comfort zone and got offered another job which would have been so far inside my comfort zone, I was wearing a duvet. Same money, slightly worse commute to the cushy number. I turned it down for several reasons; I didn't want a plan B for the bad days and I wouldn't grow in that job.

Being outside your comfort zone is just more extreme. You feel more lows but also I like to think it will be worth it.

Like an elastic band keep stretching and it grows, but beware it can snap.

I'm going to be the QA at a factory where the product being made is not something i'm totally familiar with. The base ingredient is the same, but the process is different.
But it's going to be a challange, and i can't wait. It's an oppurtunity to put MY stamp on a quality and food safety system

I noted you started your new job this week Caz. I hope everything is going well for you.

yes.. sometimes we have to take a challange... 2 years ago i worked for big Multinational company as R&D and QA... today i worked in smaller and local company, different culture, and most of people just think.. "IF I can produce the product with certain condition.. what for I change the process "... thats the challenge to change the thinker of people.. and Thanks God, now we provide more better work and we got ISO 22000 Certificate..but still need improvement in many areas.
...wish me luck...

Good luck AS NUR, listening to you speak on the forum we can see you have the knowledge and the drive, I'm sure you will have the strength to develop the right culture. There is always a question of what is best to be a small fish in a big pond or a big fish in a small pond - I'm not sure, it's an interesting discussion.

Yes, great quote Simon...

To me nowadays we have the great opportunity to have several 'lifes'. Something right, aggod job when you're 25 y old won't be the same than when you're 35, 45, 55...
So we can as 'educated people' change in the same professional way or another because our reality isn't compliant anymore with our wishes. I remember a friend of mine, his father was a scientist; he decided to end its job and began another career as a 'patron de bar', he became the boss of his pub...

I wish I will have the choice one day when my job won't interest me anymore to be able to follow my feelings and choose another way,

Regards,

Emmanuel.

Although I'm 42 I'm still hoping I will achieve my dream of captaining England in the football world cup final where we beat germany 4-2 again.

Although I'm joking I know what you mean Emmanuel.

Regards,
Simon

[AS NUR]

yes simon...

any one have a coment about ;
"what is best to be a small fish in a big pond or a big fish in a small pond ?"

I think the second one is better.. because the big fish can take a leader to bring the small fish to be bigger and the next step.. the fish need a bigger pond... but we have to struggle, for a big fish to act in small pond, because its not so flexible place..

[Simon]

I think the second one is better.. because the big fish can take a leader to bring the small fish to be bigger and the next step.. the fish need a bigger pond... but we have to struggle, for a big fish to act in small pond, because its not so flexible place..

I had to read your comment a few times As Nur, but conclude that they are wise words. I prefer also to be a big fish in a small pool, but imagine if you could manage to achieve a level of influence to be a big fish in a big pool. Or do you need some other skills to get there. I think yes and they are often skills shared with politicians.

Regards,
Simon

[Jean]

A good question. A big fish in a small pond is great position and is an achievable objective in short term(easier comparatively to big fish in big pool). But as Simon says it requires a lot of skills, hardwork and passion to be a big fish in a big pond. Recently happened to read about the youngest CEO in the world, Suhas Gopinath.

[Simon]

A good question. A big fish in a small pond is great position and is an achievable objective in short term(easier comparatively to big fish in big pool). But as Simon says it requires a lot of skills, hardwork and passion to be a big fish in a big pond. Recently happened to read about the youngest CEO in the world, Suhas Gopinath.

How old is Suhas Gopinath and what does he do Jean?

[Jean]

How old is Suhas Gopinath and what does he do Jean?

Hi Simon,

Suhas Gopinath founded Global Inc (MNC) in 2000 at the age of 14. The company offers world class quality solutions in web, software, mobile and multimedia.

[Simon]

Hi Simon,

Suhas Gopinath founded Global Inc (MNC) in 2000 at the age of 14. The company offers world class quality solutions in web, software, mobile and multimedia.

Wow that is young Jean. Mind you it is the one area of business that does not surprise me so much. I am amazed at my childrens computer skills, even my four year old. Like father like son methinks. But then again there is much more to running a business.

Regards,
Simon

[EuGeNe]

All the best Caz!

I would wish to be the boss of my own pub too :)

A 14year old CEO? I must take my hat off to salute him.



Hey Simon,
In every job, it will come to a point where its comfortable, things are moving smoothly, no new issues, no new challenges, less headaches.

For me, being in the comfort zone allows me to relax, slow down, have more time to enjoy, return to hedonistic lifestyle, be laid back, etc. before standing up and marching towards our next goal in life.

Sometimes it is easy for this comfort period to exceed its permissible time :)



Rgds,
Eugene

[Simon]

In every job, it will come to a point where its comfortable, things are moving smoothly, no new issues, no new challenges, less headaches.

For me, being in the comfort zone allows me to relax, slow down, have more time to enjoy, return to hedonistic lifestyle, be laid back, etc. before standing up and marching towards our next goal in life.

Sometimes it is easy for this comfort period to exceed its permissible time :)

You're right Eugene it is very important to relax, reflect, recharge, pat yourself on the back and party. I always forget that bit.

Simon

[Jean]

Its good to be in the comfort zone and it gives a sense of security and satisfaction. But to grow, we need to expand our zone to achieve new goals.

[Simon]

Its good to be in the comfort zone and it gives a sense of security and satisfaction. But to grow, we need to expand our zone to achieve new goals.

I think so Jean, and you an sometimes surprise yourself.

[a_andhika]

Dear Forum,

I didnt get too much with this "comfort zone" definition. I dont think its a comfort zone if you said: "Oh well, this is the best I can get, so-so salary, bad job desc, not very kind boss. But hey, I am a permanent employee, as long as I keep my track clean I can get a nice and calm retirement. So this is my comfort zone."

That zone, IMO is definitely NOT a "comfort zone". That "comfort" phrase just for a justification that we are doing the most logic and safe thing by present on that company. I mean, how did we live our passion if we always complaining about our job, detest our company, and have a grudge to our superior?

That zone is an "annoying zone" for me, so I have to brave myself to get the hell out from there, to seek my truly "comfort zone", no matter what it takes. No pain no gain is not a cliche and old-senile aphorism I think.

A comfort zone is suppose to be a comfortable zone (another odd quote from me ).

Regards,


Arya

[Simon]

Dear Forum,

I didnt get too much with this "comfort zone" definition. I dont think its a comfort zone if you said: "Oh well, this is the best I can get, so-so salary, bad job desc, not very kind boss. But hey, I am a permanent employee, as long as I keep my track clean I can get a nice and calm retirement. So this is my comfort zone."

That zone, IMO is definitely NOT a "comfort zone". That "comfort" phrase just for a justification that we are doing the most logic and safe thing by present on that company. I mean, how did we live our passion if we always complaining about our job, detest our company, and have a grudge to our superior?

That zone is an "annoying zone" for me, so I have to brave myself to get the hell out from there, to seek my truly "comfort zone", no matter what it takes. No pain no gain is not a cliche and old-senile aphorism I think.

A comfort zone is suppose to be a comfortable zone (another odd quote from me ).

Regards,


Arya

I think the big word here is ‘happiness’ – if you have happiness in your comfort zone then it is perfectly ok. And only you can answer that…

[AS NUR]

I Think the key word for "comfort zone" are "your heart is happy", "YOur heat is not dizzy" and " your Life is Beautiful"..

[a_andhika]

Dear Simon and AS Nur,

You're right. La vita e Bella... Life is beatiful... Just because one or two things doesnt come along with our hope, it doesnt mean that our life is s**k.

However, just to remind that how "comfort zone" phrase can be missleading sometimes. Maybe, just maybe, in our self-consiousness creating that our "uncomfy" situation is actually comfort and acceptable, just because we use the "comfort" phrase, and forget to seek tons of good things surround us.


Regards,


Arya

[Simon]

Dear Simon and AS Nur,

You're right. La vita e Bella... Life is beatiful... Just because one or two things doesnt come along with our hope, it doesnt mean that our life is s**k.

However, just to remind that how "comfort zone" phrase can be missleading sometimes. Maybe, just maybe, in our self-consiousness creating that our "uncomfy" situation is actually comfort and acceptable, just because we use the "comfort" phrase, and forget to seek tons of good things surround us.


Regards,


Arya

I can get this exactly Arya. I have a few family issues at the moment that are very difficult, but when I step outside I can see that people carry far heavier burdens and that gives me strength and a positive outlook. It's important to celebrate what is good or you will NEVER be happy.

[a_andhika]

Dear Simon,

I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope this beloved forum that formed with trudge by you can cheer you up a little...:)


Regards,


Arya

[Simon]

Dear Simon,

I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope this beloved forum that formed with trudge by you can cheer you up a little...:)


Regards,


Arya

I'm OK Arya. It may be dark and rainy but it's Friday Tomorrow.

Simon