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Media Mera Dushman: Actors Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan. Pic/Rane Ashish

Your boss is a pain in the a**. The HR does not solve your problems, not to mention the fact that they don't give your salary in time, and your colleague is painful to work with.

One out of three professionals will be dealing with at least one of the above issues at their workplace. Yet, there is scope for improvement with a new job, and a new organisation.

But, what happens when your profession itself is ridden with a gazillion hazards that you can do nothing about.

What do you do about issues that you can never change or improve, because it's "part of the game".

Deal with it, silently? We ask the famous what they detest about their job, hoping that after reading this you'll come away saying, "Mera haal itna bura nahin hai, yaar".


Five ways to set yourself free from pet peeves at work

Don't complain incessantly: Because you aren't really making a difference. Instead, you are agitating the environment by doing that.

Stop focusing on what you don't like: If you pay too much attention to the problem, you will notice it more often. Focus on the positive aspects of your job, no matter how few.

Change it for the better: If you have the time to complain, and whine, we are sure you have the time and creativity to come up with a solution. Try and do something about it.
 
Assume complete responsibility: Remember, you have chosen this profession, and you like it. So, don't blame anybody else when you are made to deal with something that is part of the game.


Just deal with it, Kat!

Recent media reports suggested that Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif was disappointed with the media frenzy outside boyfriend Salman Khan's residence on Friday night, where he threw her a birthday party. She wanted it to be a small affair with just friends and family, but it turned into a mega show. She looked worn out and harrowed.