When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt. ~ Henry J. Kaiser

When you are working and doing a good job, you will always have people who make your life difficult and who will knit pick.  You will also have people who will be thrilled with what you have accomplished.  Either way, don't feel like you need to defend of comment on your work.  As long as you know you are doing your best, you should be happy in your work.  You should take pride in what you do and where you work.  If you can't in either case, you need to move on.  People (including owners and bosses) will not always understand what you do -- you need to be concerned only in what you are doing and if it is of good quality and that you are honest in what you are doing.

Never compromise your beliefs or integrity to keep a job.  There are plenty of companies that will appreciate your hard work and will be glad you are a person of integrity.  Too many people will try to back you into a corner and make you do things that you know are wrong.  I have been put in that position and have quit my job because of it.  No one can make you lie, cheat or steal.  Those are your choices and no job is worth it -- ever.  Let your work quality speak for itself ~ you don't need to defend what you do all day nor should you be in a position to feel like you need to tell everyone what you are doing.  Don't pat yourself on the back but keep your held up high if you are doing your best.

Above all - be happy in what you do -- you never want to spend 8 or 10 hours doing something that you don't like or being some where you are not happy.  Until recently, I have never left a job for any other reason that a better job.  Money isn't everything -- Self respect and happiness are important.

Enjoy life every day or make the necessary changes.

Charlene



10-Minute Stir-Fry Chicken

1 Tbs. light olive oil
1/2 onion
2 garlic cloves
1 Tbs. chicken bouillon granules
1 lb. mixed stir fry vegetables
10 ounces cooked chicken breast
1 cup Carrot Sticks
2 Tbs. Oriental stir-fry sauce


To make this a really quick-to-prepare recipe, choose your ingredients carefully. Here are some helpful hints: look for chopped onions in the produce section; you'll need 1/2 cup of chopped onion. The produce section also often has carrot match sticks in a bag; you'll need 1 cup. Also look for peeled garlic cloves; all you have to do is mince or chop. Find frozen mixed stir-fry vegetables in the freezer case; choose a variety without added sauce. In the

 meat case, you'll find already-cooked chicken, often with the word short-cut in front of it; this often comes in several flavors.
Heat oil in nonstick pan over medium high heat with chopped onions, minced garlic, chicken bouillon granules, frozen vegetables and 2 tablespoons water. Add stir-fry sauce (it doesn't have to be Oriental, just a fat-free favorite of yours), chicken and carrot match sticks. Saute briefly until all are heated through. Carrot match sticks should still be crisp, lending a great texture to this easy dish.