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Workers often do not speak up because of: (A) The fear of being put down, (or seen as too radical), (B) Not being heard by management, (in a big division of power), (C) Desire to keep their jobs. Working females have more pressure to keep them quiet, including: (D) Less negotiating strengths in wages & benefits, and/or (E) The fear of losing hours when under external financial stress. If one or both parents are under stress, then children can reflect the home environment around them, and may also choose to be (F) silent so their parents do not get any more stress, but it can add to the total family frustration. |
| Some solutions | Forget the work frustrations and get an external escape Playing and watching sport is a way of focusing frustrations outside a negative work environment. Change jobs In the times of high employment levels, it is easier to change jobs, and negotiate a better deal, avoiding a frustrating environment. Try to make work changes within the organisation Wait for small changes in management, which could be as close as the next leave rotation, to quietly speak with key decision makers after working hours, in a non-confrontational situation. Maybe the discussions start on ways to resolve the issues of management so then you can move on to your own issues. In some organisations, there is still the 'suggestion box' or an email address for feedback. Strength in numbers For some issues, collective negotiation gives strength. This does not necessarily mean union involvement, but in some lower paid situations, the experience of a union can be very supportive. Open your eyes to the bigger picture Look at the people and family around you and try to see the situation through their eyes. Don't forget your kids. The signs can be disruptions in accepted ways of doing things, school results that are poor, unexplained injuries of pets and people that no longer hear you when you are talking. Depending on what you hear, restore the situation. |
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