這封信是來自於一個上班族
最近覺得對工作沒有熱情
上班就在等下班
因此心裡覺得迷茫
我認為能夠注意到自己的情緒
是很好的
情緒是一種訊號
提醒自己有些事該修正
或該換個環境了
在亞洲社會
人們不常思考什麼是自己真的要的
我們的社會有個框架
人們就讀可以讀的大學
選個可以進的公司
就像有個軌道似的
如果每個人的需求都一樣
而且對工作的感覺也一樣的話
那或許這框架是OK的
然而是這樣嗎?
在西方世界
文化鼓勵年輕人有自己的想法
並且表達出來
相對的
亞洲的學生們很努力讀書
卻沒有被訓練如何做批判性思考
我也是個典型的亞洲學生
選了個可以進的大學
以及可以做的工作
卻不太了解自己的需求
然而
事情在我辭掉第一份工作
出國遊學之後改變了
我頓失了既定的道路
並有了機會重新思考
和探索自己
我認為尋找工作的意義
是個困難的問題
因為沒有一個標準答案
可以適合每個人
雖說如此
人們還是可以透過學會思考
做出適合自己的決定
第一步是從感覺開始
察覺自己是否感到焦慮或無聊
然後試著找到這些感受的來源
列出工作中
自己討厭和喜歡的部分
一旦你找到了引發情緒的部分
思考這些事情是否有改善的可能
以及要怎麼做才能改善
如果事情已經到無法處理的地步
那或許換個環境也是一種選擇
一個合適的工作
除了要足以支撐生活所需
也應該要讓自己感到快樂
或是做為實現夢想的一步
莫名其妙EP184
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b02o-0UCy-c&t=1022s
–English version–
Support Time Ep.2: What’s the Meaning of Work
This letter is from a salaryman who couldn’t feel enthusiastic about his work and started to feel confused about the meaning of work.
I think being able to notice your own emotions is very good.Emotions are signals that remind us to improve something or move on. In Asia, people don’t often think about what they really want. Our society has a life framework where people choose a university they can get into and a job they can secure, as if following a set path. It would be fine if everyone had the same needs and felt the same about their job or lifestyle, but they don’t.
In the Western world, the culture encourages young people to think and express their opinions. In contrast, in Asia, students often study hard but aren’t trained to think critically.
I am also a typical Asian student. I chose a university I could get into and a job I could do, without really understanding my own needs. However, things changed after I quit my first job and studied abroad. I lost the predefined path of my life during that time, which gave me a chance to think and discover myself.
Finding the meaning of work is a difficult question because there isn’t a standard answer for everyone. Still, everyone can learn how to think and make their own decisions.
The first step is to start with your feelings. Notice if you feel anxious or bored about your job, and try to identify where these emotions come from. List the things you hate and the things you love about your job. Once you find the reason, think about whether it’s fixable and how to fix it. If it’s not fixable, you may need to find a new job. A suitable job should not only provide enough to support your living needs but also make you happy or serve as a step towards realizing your dreams.