Results from the Chart Your Course International Worklife Survey

How has your life changed since Sept 11, 2001?

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Question: Since Sept 11, what has changed about your life?

Am trying to make sure every step of my day makes sense.....i.e., if I was killed doing my work would I have been doing something that mattered?

May be distasteful to say, but not much. I try not to dwell on the negative and my gratitude for life I believe was as strong before 9/11 as it is now.

I personally have become more suspicious of peoples actions. I am more aware of stress on other people and how a decision that I make may effect them mentally.

Family is more important. Priorities are slightly different. I am also considering a career change. I feel I should really like what I do, not just work the money.

Not much, my personality is basically this: "everything is going to turn out alright, if it doesn't I will get over it."

I am more conscious of what I have, and very grateful, and I feel better about my community and neighbors. I am trying to help my children realize these types of things as well.

I used to be a news junkie. Now I only listen/watch news long enough to stay up on current events. I don't play my car radio or CD's in the car anymore. I like the silence. I stopped flying a long time ago, so I probably will never fly again unless there is an emergency.

Not to take for granted the things that God has provided for me each day.

My dedication to work has changed since then. Prior to 9/11 I was much more concerned with deadlines and working long hours. That has changed. My life has more balance now.

Fearful for safety of my family. Don't want children to go to college in NYC or Washington although those are their top choices.

It has made me feel a little more untrusting to those I don't know well.

I think less about my personal issues because they are less significant now when compared to the tragedy from the loss of life on 9-11. I've lost the sense of security I once felt. Every day is planned differently. Only priorities are my focus...my family and my career (since I'm in the public health field). I don't just hug my child, husband, mother, sister, and grandparents each time we part. I make sure to give them an extra squeeze and tell them that I love them. I wasn't directly affected from 9-11, but as an American my future is definitely less stable. God has been in my life since I can remember, but I talk to him now more than ever. I'm more compassionate to other peoples feelings. Life isn't as carefree as it once was. My generation (child of the 70's) had never experienced attack on US soil. I never dreamed that it could really happen. Now this new reality has made me realize that the future security of my country is really unknown, but God is in my heart so I'll be just fine.

Less travel, both personally and professionally. I have none the less done both since then and will continue to do so. I feel when it's your "time to go" it can happen sitting at home, crossing the street, etc. I put my faith in a higher power. I have read more books on Islam and the Middle East and follow what is happening around the world and sometimes do find myself wondering what we'll be facing next. I do have concerns about the future and what kind of world my children and grandchildren will be.

living in. There are times when I don't feel very optimistic.

My sons are both in Colorado - that distance grew from 1000 miles to halfway across the earth. Yet, we've visited more and actually enriched our relationship..

America and Americans coming together in the face of crisis renews faith and hope. Our great country is founded on faith in God, I see a resurgence of that faith, compassion and joy.

Nothing

God and life (my family, friends, animals, and yes, even strangers)

Since my birthday is on September 11th, I feel very deeply about what happened. I do not look at it negatively, but in a positive light. I feel that it has brought us to the crux of an extremely important issue, which is, taking a very close look at what we value as a nation as well as a person.

I don't see anything that has dramatically changed in my life. Those people who are inconsiderate continue to be the same, and those who are helpful are the same.

God and my family have become more of a priority.

Everything- My spouse is active duty military and has been gone for quite some time now. Although we were always aware that this was his job and that he had to leave for duty, we were never prepared for the circumstances and imminent danger associated with this tragedy.

There is an increasing concern that all the protection that the benevolent and caring government will slowly and insidiously cost me my freedom. And that the loss will be out of proportion to the benefit received.

We value each other more and have decided not to put off some things that we were putting off. We took our kids to Disney World instead of waiting until we thought they were old enough to enjoy it.

I have become more patriotic, proud of America, more trusting of the President and his staff, closer with family and friends, sensitive to airline travel, etc.

Much more distrusting than before; feel shell-shocked by all that has happened; but am very glad to be living in the USA and have hope for the future. Realize we must all take part in protecting our country.

Not a lot has change as far as what I do and when I do it. My thought and convictions has changed more so. I am determined not to let the Sept. 11th attack change my lifestyle. I believe that if I allow that, then they have won. On the other hand, I have realized that our freedoms come with a price. We must value those freedoms and do what is right to keep them. Because without freedom, we are only another face in the crowd. We have lost our ability to be individuals.

Budget cuts Justification for not giving raises. Half of my department gone with all the same tasks to be accomplished.

I appreciate each day more and recognize that life is a gift. I spend more time with my family and with myself.

I am less likely to work weekends. I want to reserve that time for the people and activities that really matter.

Celebrating life ... making the most of each day with family and friends (spending less time at work).

I am more cynical than ever with regard to politicians who fail to comprehend that national unity is imperative during this time of adversity. There is no place for "politics as usual" or for selling out the American people in the interest of political power or party politics.

The number of patients seen in the ER has increased, the workload has increased but the staffing has not. Working short staffed and experiencing more sick call.

It made me realize that God is in control and we are not.
I am more patriotic.

Confirmed to me that it will only take Jehovah God to put this planet right.

I appreciate what I have vs. worrying what I don't have. I still hate house cleaning, but today I am grateful I have a house to clean.

Higher level of world event awareness - watch news 1-2 hours daily. Higher awareness for personal security. Didn't fly often before, but will absolutely avoid flying going forward, even to the point of missing a great vacation opportunity, more because of the delays, wait time and hassles than anything else. Family and family time has always been important. My children (8 & 10 yrs) are very aware of 'bad guy' attacks and the ongoing fear of more attacks.

I am afraid to let my children go too far away from me.

I am much more appreciative of family and friends. I value relationships more. From a security standpoint, I'm more aware of my surroundings and realize no where can be guaranteed a safe haven.

I have been more aware that we have taken our safe haven for granted. That we have been lulled into a sense of complacency . . . things CAN change! Citizens be aware . . .

My priorities in life come to play in most all decisions I make...I focus more on those things that are truly important (family) in having a good life.

My Love for the United States of America. I guess I took it for granted.

Since I am in the Air National Guard, I feel that I am "on call" more than I was before this event.

The most obvious change for me and for a lot of others that I see is the renewal of importance of our families and friends. The increased patriotism is comforting for to me and to those around me.

In my family, we are saving more. Gifts are more thoughtful rather than expensive. I am in public health, and I worry about how we will be able to fund our programs with the money going into the military. I worry about people who have lost their jobs or may lose their jobs. I worry about the increased number of people that are homeless in our country. I worry about how we are going to fund our schools and libraries, our head start programs and our public transportation, our health care.

I value my family more. I encourage my employees to not spend so much time at work and to spend more at home with their families. When I hear of an employee with a family trouble, I encourage them to take a few comp days and spend time where they need to be.

Everything. People have become more important and quality time with my family has definitely ranked above the extra time at work. Things that were taken for granted earlier are now more important. There may not be a tomorrow has become a frightening reality for myself and many of my friends. I find myself doing and saying things now that I may have put off before because I realize that I may not get the chance again. I also find myself being more patient and understanding with others which is one of the few positives that I have taken away from that experience.