Should I stay at a job that I hate?

No one can tell you what you should or shouldn't do when it comes to your employment options. Having said that, a life without a feeling of fulfillment is a half-life at best. If you decide to seek new employment, may I recommend seeking new employment while staying at your job? This way you will not have to worry about being unemployed. If you are undecided, considering making a Pro | Con list, such as the following. Pro 1: You're not unemployed. Con 1: You hate your job. Pro 2: You're making money. Con 2: You're unfulfilled. &c &c. and see which column has more in it. It's a good thinking exercise if nothing else.

If you stay at a job that you absolutely hate, it will damage your health significantly and trust me - you don't want to go there. You could start off feeling depressed, and end up being suicidal, having eating disorders, self harming, having psychotic depression or PTSD depending on whatever's going on. All of us on here - we're not on here for no reason. Something has happened at some point in time to make us NEED to come here, desperately seeking help. Not necessarily because of our jobs, but we have all had that one awful job in our lifetime that definitely didn't help and it is not a place you want to go. The best part is, you won't even see it coming.

do you actually hate your job or are you just not used to it? it's normal to feel uncomfortable at the beginning of something. let the time pass and try to enjoy it with all of your heart, slowly but surely. but if it is starting an affect on your own health and condition, or make you feel stressful, you should consider quitting it. but then again, it is your own decision :)

It is always easier to find work when your in work. Working is the one thing we do the most in life, so there is no point doing something you don’t like. I’m not saying quit because you don’t like one certain task, but you must enjoy your normal routines. Search for something that inspires you, take up some more education in a field you would enjoy, life is too short to be held down and be unhappy, make the change that suits you best.

I hate my job, too. It's just so draining to have a job where you'd rather do anything else except go to work. Sometimes, I fantasize about getting sick so I can call in. I'd rather be at home barfing than at work. So, I can relate. What's helped me is looking for a new job and investing my time in things I enjoy outside of work. Perhaps a question to think about is what is it, exactly, that you hate about your job? Then, look for opportunities to counteract that somewhere else. For me, I hate being micromanaged and treated like I'm incompetent. So, outside of my job, I seek out opportunities where I can use my talents and do something productive without anyone looking over my shoulder.

It's a difficult question. Obviously it would be most ideal for you to find a good job that you enjoy and is fulfilling for you, but there are many other things to consider such as how much you earn, how easy it will be to find another job, how much you really want your dream job, how far you would go for it. I have however personally heard from people who 'threw away' good positions to chase their dreams with generally good success - one was the CEO of a rising international hotel line but he quit and sold all his property to travel, and although it is of course much less stable (he was selling his Chinese calligraphy skills on the street to make money at one point) is very much happier. I think the most important factor is how determined you are to pursue your true purpose in life, fear makes many obstacles seem more difficult than they are and there is always more than one solution. Best of luck!

No. However, you probably should ask yourself why you hate the job, Is it because you're uncomfortable with your co-workers? Are you bored with the line of work? Are you not being treated properly? Most people don't jump for joy knowing they have to go to work, but you should be in a place where you feel good about what you do and you enjoy who you work with. Sometimes people stay with a job they hate because the pay is good, and they don't think they can find something else that will support them but being miserable every day is not worth any amount of money, in my opinion.

I think, everyone would think it's a very obvious answer- "yes". But, I wish things were as easy as they seem. Let's try to figure the answer out then. The cons: you have a job, you earn a living out of it. Suddenly leaving it might change things on a whole 360 degree. You might be jobless, clueless as to what to do. And I think you have an idea how that might be in a world like this. However, if we look at the other sied of the coin, isn't it painful to do something you don't enjoy. It kills your very soul and there is nothing interesting anymore. Everything feels so bland. What's the joy in it? So, my suggestion to you is consider both the sides, have a clear idea in mind about what you want to pursue and how to pursue it before you leave your job. Taking decisions on a whim might be exciting and tempting but they hardly do you good. So, why not take time and plan a strategy on what to do and how to do it before you leave your job. Like have a safety net before you take a decision.

It's really up to you! If you think that it is causing you any type of harm, you may want to move on and find employment somewhere else.

The short answer; NO! The long answer; Noooooooooooooooo! We spend so much time at work within our lives. All of that stress, negativity and anger towards a job will NOT help you in the future. You will find a new job that you will enjoy. It may seem scary to quit, but, you can find it before while you are still working.

I've recently had this experience and you shouldn't stick in something where your not happy, your current situation is not your final destination

Definitely not. If you don't like it anymore and feel it is bringing you down, then either look for something else and quit once you know you have a backup plan in place, or if you know you can afford to quit without another job then do that. There is no point in putting yourself through this bad situation and causing unnecessary stress and worry. Even though it may seem like it, your life doesn't revolve around employment and being unemployed or quitting your job isn't the worst thing in the world - especially if it improves your emotional wellbeing.

Putting yourself in an environment you highly dislike is bad for you and your soul. Venture into the world of possibilities and begin to see how other opportunities could make you feel like a better person. Believing that you are meant to do better things is the first step to becoming a better person. Remember many things may have zero to little worth at a certain store but when taken to a store this same thing may have the value that may be unimaginable to many of us. Never forget your worth and never forget that you are capable to what you put your mind to.

Well, let's face the reality. 80-90% of the working people hate their jobs. The whole purpose of a job is to earn money for survival and a better standard of living. So, if you already have other stable sources of income, you could consider quitting that job. If it's a no, then you gotta stay in it my friend , until you create other stable income sources or find a job which aligns with your passion, for which you can devote hours of work ..without any regrets. I hope this helps you think and arrive at a decision. Good luck my friend :)

If you don't like your job, start applying for another one until you have another job to fall back on. Do you make lots of cash? 🤑 It's all up to you sweetie.

Currently going through this also. I'm actively looking for work while keeping at a dead-end job, and it is DIFFICULT. 50+ applications sent out and very few responses (mostly just rejections). This is making me glad I didn't quit this job that I hate because in this unresponsive culture where the employers have the upper-hand, who knows how long I'll be looking for the next job. However in the case of abuse then of course it's probably best to leave (assuming the proper authorities have been notified first). Always keep your health and well-being as top priority! If there is no abuse/misconduct, then I advise to keep the money coming in while job-searching (as I'm doing). It's quite the self-esteem drain but let's hope in due time it will pay off.

If your financial conditions are pretty weak then i guessyou should stay and save for your dream job later.

this is a very common thought these days. Many of us feel stuck in jobs we dont like but there are always some reasons like social or emotional or financial. Staying in a b that we hate, is sure to keep us in a state of constant anxiety. so it doesnt help in long run as we cant give our best productivity at job. And this is bound to be noticed and that carries a risk of getting fired sooner or later. And this constant anxiety fueled with insecurity is bound to affect not only our professional life but personal, social life too.

If you hate it, can you do a good job? How does the job make you feel? What is it that makes you hate it? What makes you stay? Answer those questions to yourself and I believe you will find the answer to your question within yourself. Can you see yourself there in a year? What are your options? You will be surprised in how easy it is to make a decision if you have the answers to the questions. Make a list with pros and cons and it will become even clearer. Follow your heart and chose smart and wise.

It depends on how long you have been doing this job. If it's already a long time period and the job is just giving you stress and anxiety then you better quit but If it's your beginning in the job then don't leave so early. Liking and disliking matters a lot. You perform well in the job you like but sometimes it's more important to focus on circumstances. keep a few things in your mind: 1- if you quit, how many chances are there that you'll get a job of your choice? - is there any source of income other than this job? 3- Discuss this issue with your family 4- what reasons make you hate the job? are there ways to cope with it? 5- how badly it's affecting your psychological health? 6- if escape is the strategy that you use often, then don't leave the job. best of luck for your future!