Unhappy Servants

Jesus tells the story of some employees who complain about their work and compensation.

"I owe, I owe, so off to work I go."

That sentiment, plastered on the cars of many people who will be stuck in rush-hour traffic on the way to work Monday, seems to resonate with the majority of American workers. For many, work is a drudgery one must endure, rather than a vocation one can embrace.

According to a 2016 survey, just 49.6 percent of Americans are satisfied with their jobs, which is actually the highest that number has been since 2005. In an age when job hunting is highly competitive, just landing one is a big deal. According to the numbers, it seems that liking the job you land is icing on the cake.


It's not about the money  

So what's the biggest downer about going to work?

According to another recent survey, it's not about the money. In fact, wages appear well down the list of things that employees tend to gripe about. What really makes the workday a bummer for many is the fact that their employers don't listen to them, don't really know them and don't take...