I Hate My Job! So, What do I do, now?If you are saying to yourself I Hate My Job, then it could be the time to examine the reasons why, and start changing what things you have the power to change. It’s a sad thing for you or me, if we hate our jobs. If this is so, your present occupation most undoubtedly isn’t fulfilling your original career dreams. I used to hate my job, but I retired, and what I am presently doing, is what you see, right here. I have never been happier in a career, as I am now. • Are your coworkers friendly toward you? • Do you have enough to do? • If you work in an office, are things there situated the way you like? For example, do you prefer a window to look out of while working? • Did you check out the company before you started? • You need to know where you’ll work, who you will work with, and what kinds of responsibilities you will have. • If they didn’t answer these questions, beware. This may just be a dead end job. Don’t get stuck in one. • Don’t stay in a job you don’t like. • You need to learn the culture of the company. • Do you need more of a challenge? • Is your job boring?
Are you Bored at Work?If you are Bored at Work, unchallenged, and your company does not give you enough to do, consider being proactive, and create something you like doing.For example, if the boss hasn’t delivered enough for you to do, quit bugging him, and take the initiative. Go to those for advice who are the ones getting things done. Ask others who have a project that you are interested in, if they need any help. If no one gives you enough to do, stop asking, take the initiative, and start doing things on your own. Furthermore, maybe you would be better off working for yourself, as self employed. This is always an option you can consider exercising at any time. If you are saying to yourself, I hate My Job frequently, maybe it’s because you work in a hostile environment. Sometimes, if you document the harassment, you can quit, challenge the claim, and receive unemployment insurance, and begin to look for another job. Sometimes you can get yourself into a job that no matter what you do, nothing’s right. There may be someone you just can’t get along with, or who doesn’t like you. If someone has it in for you, there will be nothing you will do that’s right. In this case, it may be time to seek a little Career Change Advice, and change careers entirely.
If you are in a job you hate, it can cause you a variety of health problems, such as…• Headaches• Insomnia • Stress • Depression • Family problems
Stop Putting up with a Lousy JobDon’t just put up with a job you hate. One thing you can do is to avoid some of the people that are negative, and irritating to you. Maybe, it’s time to talk to your boss and let him know what it is you don’t like about your job. If you don’t say anything, how will anyone know? You just may get what you ask for. Have a few suggestions of your own in mind, ready for a solution. Tell him what things you’d like to change about your job, and about your working environment. Believe it or not, your favorite decorations or colors could make your working environment al lot more pleasant and productive.To conclude, ask yourself what those things are that you really want in life, and what it is you enjoy doing above all else? Let's make saying I hate my job, a thing of the past. Since everyone has to make a living, why not earn your money in a career you love doing? Don’t silently cope, if you are constantly saying to yourself, I Hate My Job. Find a way to change what you are unhappy about. It’s your life; strive to be happy in all things.* Read about my own Career Change Story, here. Top of page
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