Good Work Environment

Being happy at work seems to be elusive to some people. Is it their attitude? The boss's? Company policies? For whatever reason, it is not a good situation. Considering that people spend the vast majority of the week at work, only place that comes close is sleeping.
If it is a personal attitude problem, then the source needs to be determined. Is the position underpaid? lack of a challenge? Outside influences? If it is from outside influences, you should not let them effect the work atmosphere. In a personality test, it was determined I was an 'influencer'. This meant that my mood would influence that of my coworkers and staff. I made a conscientious effort to be in a good mood when I entered work. Plus, everyone has something in their lives, and really don't need another person's issues drag them down.
Working for an unpleasant boss is not the ideal situation either. It is amazing that some people get promoted or hired into management positions. Though profit and efficiency is rewarded more than for morale. But studies have shown, that happy employees that like the boss are more productive.
Company policies are decided long before most people are hired. Some have been in place for decades and have not evolved with the work force. Having to wear uniforms was the rule at my company 20 years ago. Uniforms have their place, especially in areas where public interaction is common. The reservations floor here is a call center and only interaction is over the phone line. The uniform rule eventually was replaced with business casual and blue jeans on Friday. Not having to wear pantyhose or ties is a definite plus. But then, people started to abuse the 'business casual' and there was a minor crackdown on interpretation of the rules.
We are lucky here. Our boss is great. She walks out on the floor and talks to all her employees, and knows them by name. She eats in the break room with the rest of the people. The big boss is just as good. He comes down and talks and tells jokes. A former boss would slam her door and 'shush' us if we made too much noise. No one really misses she who shall remain nameless.
So if work is not an enjoyable part of your life, maybe a change is needed. There are lots of possibilities out there. One new place is www.job.travel. Remember the travel/hospitality field is varied and employs most professions.