Think about the various examples of change you encounter in your normal daily routines. As you need to make changes, what expectations do you have? These expectations are important and can influence the change process. In this assignment look at some hypothetical life situations and evaluate what your personal expectations would be. For each, thoroughly describe what your expectations would be, how you would feel if the expectations came about and if they did not come about, and whether or not you would change these expectations in future similar situations.

Situation: You have just been hired for your first professional position after graduation. It took longer than you planned to find a job, and you had to settle for one that does not pay as much as you wanted. You need to make changes in your lifestyle to make ends meet.

What do you expect when you act to change?

What happens if your expectations are not fulfilled?

What happens if they are fulfilled?

Based on your beliefs, would you change your expectations for future change? Why or why not?

Situation: Your work performance review was good, but your supervisor noted areas for improvement. You did not think you were weak in these areas, but you want to get a good raise, so you'll need to make some changes to meet the goals of the review.

What do you expect when you act to change?

What happens if your expectations are not fulfilled?

What happens if they are fulfilled?

Based on your beliefs, would you change your expectations for future change? Why or why not?

Situation: One of your co-workers was just promoted to a supervisory position. You are upset - you think you should have been asked to fill this role. You approach your supervisor about this, and she tells you that you are not as committed as your co-worker, and that you will need to make some changes.

What do you expect when you act to change?

What happens if your expectations are not fulfilled?

What happens if they are fulfilled?

Based on your beliefs, would you change your expectations for future change? Why or why not?

Situation: A family friend suffers a tragedy and is unable to keep up with housework and childcare. You are busy at work but feel you should help. Your schedule is full, but you think you can make some changes.

What do you expect when you act to change?

What happens if your expectations are not fulfilled?

What happens if they are fulfilled?

Based on your beliefs, would you change your expectations for future change? Why or why not?

Situation: Your family is going on vacation during a busy time for you at work. Your supervisor will allow you to take your work with you on the vacation, but you need to become organized and submit the work daily. Changes will need to be made.

What do you expect when you act to change?

What happens if your expectations are not fulfilled?

What happens if they are fulfilled?

Based on your beliefs, would you change your expectations for future change? Why or why not?