As a statistical programmer in the Pharmaceutical / Biotech industry, I have experienced numerous re-organizations, policy and procedure changes, shifting responsibilities, and expanding workloads. At the same time, my personal live is often marked by competing demands and priorities.
Change is and always has been an inevitable part of life. In today’s business climate companies are forced to implement sweeping changes in an effort to grow and survive. Some people handle change better than others. But for most people change and adversity are difficult paths to traverse, especially in our work settings where the challenges may abruptly alter the course of our career and lifestyle.
Who Moved My Cheese? is a story about change that takes place in a Maze where four amusing characters look for “Cheese” – cheese being a metaphor for what we want to have in life, whether it is a job, a relationship, money, a big house, freedom, health, recognition, spiritual peace or even an activity like jogging or golf. Each of us has our own idea of what Cheese is and we pursue it because we believe it makes us happy. If we get it, we often become attached to it. And if we lose it, or it’s taken away, it can be traumatic.
We all fear losing our jobs, or get transferred to unfamiliar positions. Little control over workplace events triggers increased tension, uncertainly, anger, and other forms of job stress. Hopefully the way you interpret the story of Who Moved My Cheese? and put it into action in your life will help you find and enjoy the “New Cheese” you deserve. I am interested in learning how you handle changes in your life. Please feel free to share if possible.