5 Career Lessons Workers Are Thankful For

By Sonia Acosta

It's that time of year again; time to reflect on all the bounties of 2011. Time to dig deep and think about what we are thankful for despite an imperfect economy, Kim Kardashian's shocking divorce, and all-around challenging times.

Whether you're just starting out at your first job, settling into mid-management or a seasoned professional, there are (hopefully) a number of career lessons you've learned along the way that have helped you in some significant way - lessons that might have even changed the entire course of your career.