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The first step in getting control of job stress is insisting on a negotiated, written job description. Next is developing a set of skills including job skills, organizational skills, goal-setting skills, time-management skills, self-assertion skills, communication skills, conflict-resolution skills, social skills, and reality-testing skills. Once you've developed a comprehensive set of skills, you'll be in a much better position to deal effectively with stress on the job. Should you leave your job by choice or otherwise, take advantage of all the help you can get in finding a new one. Decide what you really want to work at and what you have to do to prepare yourself for that kind of work. Upgrade your skills. Get retraining if necessary. Employment agencies, outplacement agencies, and headhunters can help you find opportunities for employment. Above all, don't tie your identity and self-esteem to what you do for a living. Enjoy the other elements of your life. Click on other areas of demand and pressure that are problematic for you to learn more about what you can do to get them under control as well. |
Your job can be the number one source of stress in your life. Economic and employment volatility create fear, uncertainty, and doubt (the FUD factor) for the unemployed, those about to be unemployed, and those who still have jobs. No one is immune. Beyond the FUD factor, a sense of powerlessness can create additional stress on the job. Burnout, poor job fit, and traumatic events on the job are other major contributors to job stress.