A manager's thanksgiving

It's your job to work with people; to get them to do what you need them to do. To behave responsibly and to complete the tasks assigned to them. To work with their coworkers in an adult manner, encouraging and not belittling; supporting the team rather than working for personal glory.

Some days, it feels like a thankless job.

And then - whoops - it's Thanksgiving.

Another holiday to find staff to cover. Another payroll that's higher than budgeted, due to holiday pay and overtime.

What's to be thankful for?

Try these things:

• A chance to model the best in providing care to the neediest of individuals;
• A chance to give someone a boost up and to mentor, nurture and bring out the best in a person;
• A chance to give a family hope for a good night's sleep and relief from continual worry;
• A chance to make a difference.

Happy Thanksgiving. We do, indeed, have much to give thanks for.