Unless you’re actually doing a particular job, it’s easy to judge it incorrectly. For instance, you might think that working from home is easy, until you try it and realise that self-discipline and avoiding distractions is far harder than you might think.
Working in an office is no different; it is full of common misconceptions which people who don’t work in this environment simply deem to be true. Let’s check out four common office work misconceptions and explore why they’re totally wrong!
Misconception #1 – Office work isn’t tiring
Erm, yes it is! Mental work is just as difficult as physical work, and whether you’re sat at your office desk or you’re in a meeting, your mind is constantly whirring and ticking along.
Misconception #2 – Office work is easy
Nothing is easy unless you know how to do it, and not everyone is suited to office work either.
There are also many different office systems which make every office unique.
Misconception #3 – Those who stay late are simply dedicated
Staying late isn’t usually seen as a sign of dedication by management, it’s seen that you can’t complete your work in the allotted time. Staying late isn’t good for your home or work life balance – go home!
Misconception #4 – Progression leads to more office work
Office work is such a huge umbrella term, and career progression scope is huge! Management, supervision, HR, marketing, sales, you name it, the list goes on. Before you know it, you could be chairing a high flying meeting around the boardroom furniture!
Whether you work in a high end office or not, office work is a hugely rewarding job, whether you’re a manager, supervisor, junior, consultant, or anything else. We are all cogs in a huge business wheel, and every single one of us is vitally important to its smooth running.
Do you have any other misconceptions to add?
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