Day 18 School or Work

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You may spend 7 or more hours a day, 5 days a week there. Especially when there are challenges, it can be easier to gripe about our environment than be grateful for it. But remembering all the good stuff is what this site is about. So what do you appreciate about your school or workplace? Share here:

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0 #92 teachingmmatkins 11-28-2009 22:09

What a privilege to teach 27 years! I am grateful for all the wonderful students I had.

0 #91 mmmmm.... work?FourDogHouse 11-25-2009 20:27

I am thankful that I have had time to work full time in my life, have kids and work full time, and have kids and not work out of the house full time. I enjoy the flexiblity of being an At-Home-Mom now, and now picking up a simple job of DOG WALKING, in my two spare hours that I have each day!
I love Dog Walking!

0 #90 schoolLeslies Class 11-24-2009 15:25

I am grateful for school because it allows me to be with my friends, get a good education and also learn things that are interesting. School also will help you get a good job later in life. At times school can be a good place to share your sense of humor because I love laughing and having a good time.

0 #89 SchoolLeslies Class 11-24-2009 14:42

I give gratitude to having an education because many children all over the world do not have an education. The reason why it is important now is because I just realized it was so boring when I was sick not having work to do. School will lead me to a bright future. If I did not go to school, I would be able to go to work.

+1 #88 SchoolLeslies Class 11-24-2009 14:40

I’m thankful for school because if we did not have it, all of us would be dumb. If you go to college you will probably earn more money in your job. You will also be more likely to get a good job. Sometimes school can be boring and frustrating, but when we are older we will appreciate it more.

0 #87 Work4788erin 11-23-2009 14:53

In this economy when so many are out a job, I am very thankful to have mine.

0 #86 Workfranksacks 11-23-2009 12:19

Thanks for the chance to share my thoughts and convictions about God with others in adult learning environments and at worship services.

0 #85 Our jobssuqui1122 11-23-2009 11:00

Here in Michigan the joblessness is dismal. My husband and I often discuss how grateful we are to be employed. We are especially grateful that my husband is working after losing a job twice in the past 2 years. He just plugs along and we find contentment knowing that we are contributing to our society and we have come to realize through gratitude that we have more than enough. I am securely employed as a nurse. We are content with our lives and that brings joy.

0 #84 Thankful4Given 11-23-2009 09:13 Horton Florida

I am thankful that I live in a country where I am free to home school my children! School is a privilege and I am very glad for the teaches who gave of themselves to make me a better person. Thank you teachers everywhere, I know it is not an easy job that you do, especialy with the limited resources and actions that you may encounter. Thank you God for knowledge and that my husband has a job!

0 #83 i am thankful for passionate teacher.lucy 11-23-2009 09:12

I am so thankful that all my professors this semester are totally passionate about what they are teaching, and it shows when they lecture. It almost makes it impossible to not pay attention when someone is so excited about what they are talking about. Animated teachers make it so much easier for me to learn, and I feel blessed that although my classes are lots of different subjects, all my professors are great!

0 #82 There is a way to be grateful for everythingAdam HZ 11-22-2009 19:08 The Zirkels Michigan

I am grateful for school. Without it, I would not be nearly as grateful for weekends and Thanksgiving break.

0 #81 Wonderful Employerslkurk 11-22-2009 17:06

I love my job and appreciate my employers. They are good to the employees and show their appreciation to us in many ways. It's great to be recognized for the contributions I make to the organization. I truly enjoy my fellow employees, as well. It's great to have such a fine place to call home.

0 #80 school and workdocdocdog 11-22-2009 11:51 Ceballos Saldana Houston, TX

I'm grateful to my son's school. His teachers are loving and kind and share their passion of learning with their students. The school goes out of its way to support and educate parents too. Having him there, has made it easier for me to more fully engage in my work, which has been in flux for over a year.

I'm grateful that my employer has allowed me the flexibility to explore different opportunities over the last several years and has remained support of my efforts. I love the work that I do and the people I meet because of it. I love that my work is honorable and necessary and challenging.

0 #79 Teaching Teen ParentsHeth243 11-21-2009 21:05

I am extremely blessed to have the honor of teaching a Nurturing Skills for Teen Parents class. This job just kind of fell into my lap, but has been a great experience in every sense of the word. It is amazing to watch these young parents shower love and their infants and to see their eagerness to learn and to try to do the best they can as parents. I am so thankful that I have been handed this opportunity. It is the best job I ever had and probably ever will have. What a wonderful thing to make a difference. Not to mention....the ladies I work with are more than wonderful too!

0 #78 Being of ServiceLEJ 11-21-2009 17:32

I am so grateful I have been blessed with certain skills that I can work with and make others' lives better. I enjoy working because it gives me a sense of purpose.

+1 #77 workAntonia 11-21-2009 10:39

I am grateful to have my part time job- it is important income for our family as we have no other income right now as my husband is starting his own business.

0 #76 rewarding workmaryneff 11-21-2009 07:53 Neff MI

My husband and I are both grateful that we chose professions that are rewarding-- helping people and providing a service to those in need makes us feel great!

0 #75 Teachersjcfair 11-20-2009 16:22

I'm grateful for my school because the teachers are all really nice.

0 #74 Warm Heartdeserthiker 11-20-2009 13:00 Bend

I love my work! I do leadership consulting and leader coaching. How great it is to be able to support others in their self-discovery, building their capacity to lead and achieve, and redefining success in their lives with a unique, personal definition. I have worked hard to create success for me in this work, and I am grateful that clients come who are willing and eager to do the hard work of self-discovery. It warms my heart and gives my life meaning and purpose.

0 #73 choresLeslies Class 11-20-2009 11:06

I am grateful for work because it takes my mind away from stuff and I get money for it because I am broke, to save or by stuff. It also helps my mom and dad. I also will just do chores so I am not as messy and unorganized.

0 #72 work the best job everginny 11-20-2009 09:48 momhill mi

i am so gratefull for my job..i love the environment and the creative freedom that i have been given...this is a gift late in life

0 #71 Flexible hoursLadyOfSummer 11-20-2009 08:23

I am grateful that my work hours are very flexible so that I can always be there for my kids' school events.

0 #70 Taking several coursesAntonia 11-20-2009 08:13

I am taking some courses -with the aid of technology right here at home! I am in a coaching program and I am also earning a certificate in interior decorating! Totally wonderful - by phone on line and with people across the country and the world! Would you have imagined this as common place a decade ago?

0 #69 Retirementarborwoman 11-19-2009 22:28 Ann Arbor, MI

I loved my job teaching, and little did I realize that it would fund my retirement. I feel lucky that through the system, I was able to save enough for retirement. Getting a check every month is terrific. At first I didn't feel like I deserved it, but then I thought of all the years I had put into the fund. I hope that it doesn't run out for other people. It is a good plan.

0 #68 Grad schoolCarolLeavitt 11-19-2009 17:04

I am grateful that I went on to grad school to get my MBA because it is serving me well now. It seems to provide some level of automatic credibility, opening doors and bringing in business effortlessly and joyfully. Plus, it sure looked great on the cover of my first book! Ph.D. - here I come!

0 #67 WorkAnna Turnbull 11-19-2009 15:07

I am grateful for work because it has caused us to develop a degree of dicipline that we would not have. I am grateful because it helps us develop a sense of accountability.

+1 #66 Schooled At Workbarbarah 11-19-2009 13:38 wowmoms MI

I am grateful for the work experiences I had prior to starting a family which enabled me and empowered me to be a full-time parent. Almost a decade after leaving business, I am thankful for the people who mentored me and the variety of people and situations I worked in. I consider this my on-the-job training for parenthood. In writing this I realize I am most grateful for the opportunity to “work” at being caregiver, teacher, provider, mentor, motivator and playmate for my two kids.

0 #65 sharing ideasjadeheart 11-19-2009 12:11

I am grateful for the opportunity to be back in graduate school because there is just so much learning going on and I truly appreciate it much more than before.

0 #64 WorkAngie 11-19-2009 08:44 Saline, MI

As much as work annoys me at times, I'm grateful that I have a job that pays enough because I know way too many people that are currently unemployed. I'm grateful that my supervisor is willing to listen to my suggestions because I see those areas where our department needs help more than others might due to my position.