All the noxious talk about good times being just around the corner underlines the insensitivity and callous disregard for people that the ruling powers have today. Enough of that. My pressure is rising, as may some of your conservative blood pressures be rising with me. The stress-reducing gurus who put together the booklet that inspired me for this series did it again. They might argue that they're working harder than ever.
People grit their teeth and keep going, but there's no fire.
Their souls sleep on the job. High job commitment serves as an excellent antidote to stress. Like some modern wonder drug, commitment makes us emotionally stronger. Even more secure in our jobs. That's powerful stuff, and well worth the effort that's involved.