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Cry For Help
Cry For Help
Cry For Help
Dr. Ibsen: Don't worry, Sheila. Many of our callers are first-time callers.
Dr. Ibsen: I think nearly half the calls we receive on this show are about
some type of work problem. You must remember that our jobs take up a
third of our lives, often more, and if you're not happy at work, 3. then
probably you won't be happy in your life. What type of work do you do,
Sheila?
Sheila: I work for a large magazine and I'm responsible for selling
advertising. It's a very competitive business. There's enormous pressure
on me. There isn't anyone helping me. Plus, 4. I'm all alone in a small
office without any windows. The stress becomes so bad that I'm having
problems sleeping enough every night.
Dr. Ibsen: That sounds terrible. No windows? How can anybody work like
that?
Sheila: There are few chances for us to get help. The magazine started
ten years ago and there were only six or seven of us then. 8. It's grown
so big so fast that I think it's grown too fast.
Dr. Ibsen: And even though there are fifty of you in the office, I think
your company still acts and thinks like a start-up.
Dr. Ibsen: Okay, the first thing you need to do is speak honestly with
your boss. 10. Your boss is not a monster and would like the magazine to
be as successful as possible. Having happy workers is an important part
of that.
Sheila: Thank you, Dr. Ibsen, I really do feel a lot better having spoken
about it.
Dr. Ibsen: You're welcome, Sheila. Good luck and let us know what
happens.