Do You Hate Sudden Changes At Work Or In Life?

@gudheart (12659)
March 10, 2016 8:28am CST
I am someone who likes routine and hates having to adjust to sudden change. A work recently out of the blew they emailed everyone in the finance department about sudden changes in our procedures that was to take effect immediately. The changes were quite big and would need some time to adjust, so it is quite stressful having to adapt to change straightaway without any time to prepare for it. Are you like me and hate change or prefer routine?
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Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (41290)
• Delhi, India
10 Mar 16
No one likes sudden changes. Even I had a sudden change at my work place as I was transferred to another location suddenly which made me difficult to adjust at new work place
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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10 Mar 16
Oh I would hate changing location if it was further away.
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
10 Mar 16
My son was also transferred to another location. He used to get to work in 5 minutes. Now, he is lucky if he gets there in 30 minutes.
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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12 Mar 16
@marlina Oh that sounds really annoying. The traffic must make it longer too?
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Michael Liriano
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
10 Mar 16
I prefer routine, sudden changes take time to adjust and make me feel uncomfortable sometimes
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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12 Mar 16
I hate change :( especially at work lol
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Michael Liriano
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
13 Mar 16
@gudheart yeah I feel your pain!
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Lee Ka
@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
10 Mar 16
Though I prefer routine, as it makes me feel more comfortable, I am fine with sudden change as well. I guess I can adapt to change quite easily. Sometimes the changes allow me to see something more beautiful or have different experiences in life.
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Lee Ka
@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
18 Mar 16
@gudheart I guess it's very usual to get stressed with changes. I always remember there's a saying "the only constant is change", so change is always inevitable. Hope you'll adapt to the change very soon and don't feel stressed anymore.
Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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12 Mar 16
I do find myself getting stressed when there changes, small or big
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Morning Girl
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
10 Mar 16
Yes, i hate changes especially if i find nothing wrong with the existing set up.
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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12 Mar 16
Exactly. It seems the change makes no sense at work.
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Connie
@connierebel (1557)
• United States
10 Mar 16
Yes, I hate change both at work and at home. At work especially, the changes are never for the better; it's like they purposely try to figure out how to make the job as inefficient and time consuming as possible.
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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12 Mar 16
I agree. I am all for change if it makes sense, but this just makes our work harder and time consuming.
Shiva
@Shiva49 (26774)
• Singapore
10 Mar 16
I don't like changes from the routine but adapt when I have to. Done few times and I was pleased when I succeeded - siva
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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12 Mar 16
It is nice feeling to adapt to change despite it being stressful.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (137781)
• India
11 Mar 16
I had six bosses in 2 years and each time they appeared they wanted a presentation of my job description. I left the job. It is not easy to adjust to bosses having their own mindset.
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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12 Mar 16
Oh I can imagine that being quite stressful. Hate presentations too!
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
10 Mar 16
I much prefer my little routine.
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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12 Mar 16
I am with you on that !!
Anna
@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
10 Mar 16
Yes, I hate changes, I love my routine.
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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12 Mar 16
I am definitely that likes routine too.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Mar 16
Mostly I don't like change. I hope it isn't too stressful for you. Will there be ultimate benefits from the changes or is it too soon to tell?
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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12 Mar 16
Nope! No real benefits and it just seems tedious and makes our work life more demanding.
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Claudia Kirkland
@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
12 Mar 16
Yes, I like routine, too. Change can be very uncomfortable, and sometimes that's exactly why it's healthy. It forces us to see things differently and, sometimes, act and react differently, too. And that can be a positive thing, especially at work. I hope things get better for you!
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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12 Mar 16
True, it can be healthy. However the one I am going through is just stressful!
Jay Kaur
@mavlana (1019)
• India
10 Mar 16
Changes in our life are inevitable but sudden changes are the most drastic one.
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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12 Mar 16
They are the ones that are the hardest to deal with :(
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Ryan G Gacayan
@gacayanryan (36)
• Philippines
11 Mar 16
changes are part of our lives so we should take it and look for a brighter tomorrow
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Joshua Cintron
@Cintronwriter (564)
• United States
11 Mar 16
Give me change. Mundane, repetitive tasks bore me. I generally love moving positions every two years within my agency because I enjoy new challenges.
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
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12 Mar 16
I wish I was more like you then!!
Kewkumber
@Ladypeace (2028)
• Singapore
11 Mar 16
Like you, I prefer to stick to my routines. But I'm sure we can adapt to change, it's natural that change causes a certain level of stress in everyone.
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LegTech
@rina110383 (24492)
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11 Mar 16
I prefer routine over changes at short notice.
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