From grumbling to growth

A friend called me up. He wanted to talk about his work. So we did… or rather, he did.

He likes to do that. What he doesn’t like, though, is his job. He likes talking about what he doesn’t like.

Here’s the list of improvements he’s presented to management:

No, there’s nothing wrong with your browser. The list doesn’t exist. There’s never been a list, only complaints to people who don’t even work there.

It’s fine to complain, even to those who can’t change the circumstances. A little coffee break gossip and grumbling. Some studies even claim it’s good for us.

But there are limits. At some point the complaints have to be put in a constructive way to those who can actually make a difference.

“These things aren’t working. Here are my suggestions. Let’s try to make things better.”

It’s not that difficult. A little courage, a little effort, and suddenly the words that once weighed us down might make life lighter.