by Jayne Harris
We all know an employee who simply loves their job and raves about everything - from how 'cool' the employees are to how 'awesome' their office chair is. For every work-loving person we know, we likely know five more people who hate their job and continuously complain about everything from the boss to the color of the carpet. In his article, Why You Should Keep an Open Mind About Your Career, Curt Rosengren stresses the importance of not thinking only in black and white. This type of thinking can block you into a corner (or your office) and cause you to lose sight of the fact that you can walk out of the door - just like you walked in.
Rosengren's article is targeted at career professionals; however, college students working part-time jobs should heed his advice. If your boss is unprofessional or your job isn't flexible to your class schedule, you do have the right to look for other jobs (just make sure you do it at home, not work!). He states that the words, "always, never, have to, and can't" can be the culprit, keeping you in the same routine that you've been fed up with for months. Most part-time jobs are "at will", meaning you can leave when you want without providing a reason. Be courteous and give a formal two-weeks notice to ensure you stay on good terms with the company. If your new employer asks why you are leaving your previous job, don't ramble about how horrible your boss was - be brief and honest. Adopting an open-mind now will allow you to carry the attitude into your post-college career and avoid you feeling stuck on the wrong track.
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