One blogger in the HR space I’ve enjoyed reading for years now is Alexander Kjerulf (aka The Chief Happiness Officer).

1. You have friends at work – We simply want to work with and for people we like and respect.
2. You enjoy helping your colleagues – You’re as invested in their success as in your own.
3. You’re shocked that it’s already 4:00 in the afternoon – The days fly by because you’re engaged in and enjoy what you’re doing.
4. You hate it when you’re sick because people are counting on you! – You don’t want to let anyone down, though you know others are more than happy to fill in for you whilst you recover.
5. Weekends are just a way to recharge for Monday – You never have a “case of the Mondays” because the work you do matters to you.
6. You look for ways to share credit with others – You don’t feel the need to hoard credit to prove your worth. You want everyone to share in the success.
7. “Going the extra mile” is just the way you work – You’ve never “worked-to-rule” because it’s just natural to do more and exceed everyone’s expectations.
8. Typical “annoyances” at work just don’t bother you all that much – Let’s face it. Work and the work environment are never perfect, but the usual petty problems tend to roll of your back because you’re focussed on the bigger issues.
9. You find yourself looking for solutions instead of griping about problems with your colleagues – Instead of complaining around the water cooler (or coffee machine), you and your friends chat about ways to make things better and run more smoothly.
10. You know what you do matters and makes a difference to the bigger picture – You’re able to focus on the big picture because you fully understand how what you do every day helps turn that picture into a masterpiece.