Just a short post today about something I was thinking about after a trip to the post office.

There used to be two post offices within walking distance from my flat. The man that worked in the one closest to me was miserable. When I went into post office I’d always try to be extra happy. I’d smile and make a joke, but he would never even look up at me and he’d always had the most depressed expression on his face. A couple of times my husband got him to smile, but those times were few and far between.

The man who works in the post office a little farther away from my flat is just the opposite. Whenever I go in there I leave feeling happier than I did before. He always has a smile on his face and is ready to make a joke. Visiting that post office is quite a pleasant experience.

Working in a post office probably wasn’t either man’s main ambition in life as a youth. Maybe one wanted to be an Olympic athlete and the other wanted to be a movie star, but they both ended up working in the post office. One man is obviously miserable and the other makes the best of his situation. He chooses to be happy.

The miserable man’s post office was closed down a few months ago because of budget cuts. It was sad really. He made a big sign out of poster board that said “CLOSED.” He hung the sign on the counter the day his post office closed, but still sat in the post office behind the counter for a few days with his sign up. He didn’t seem to be doing anything in there. He just sat behind the counter looking miserable. It was really very sad.

Do What You Love and Love What You Do

You should find work that you love. That should be everyone’s goal, but I know finding something to do that pays the bills and ignites your passion can be difficult. You may be forced to take a job that isn’t exactly ideal, like working in the post office. If you do find yourself in that situation, try to find the good in the work that you do. Look for the enjoyable parts. Know that job doesn’t have to be last forever. You can also look for new work, but while you’re in the job you have try to enjoy it.

You spend most of your day at work. If you’re miserable their, you’re spending most of your day being miserable. Being miserable is not good for your health.

Photo by Mike Cattell

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