Should I stay at a job that I hate?
Anonymous
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Apr 27, 2019
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This is a personal preference. If you feel like it could improve soon then you have that option to keep at it. No one should be miserable at a job but it completely depends on if you think it’s going to be worth it. If I were in your shoes I would probably start looking for other jobs and if I find one that would be perfect but you should keep the job until you could find a job you would like to switch to. One thing to handle the stress is just to think positive and try to have a positive outlook because too much stress can lead to depression.
GoodListener334
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May 9, 2019
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It's always easiest to find a new job while you are currently employed. If you quit and there is a gap in employments future employers will want to know why. If you truly feel unhappy in your current job I'd recommend looking at other options to see what is available to you. Change can be scary but long term it will be worth it if you're that unhappy at your current job. Are there potentially other jobs available within the company you work at that may be a good fit for you? Good Luck, I'm sure you will make the right decision!
awesomePineapple7095
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Jun 16, 2019
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Staying at a job you hate is a personal decision that depends on how you feel and your goals for your life. You have to ask yourself how this job is negatively or positively impacting your life. If the point of your job is to help you achieve something, you should ask yourself how important the outcome is to you and whether it’s worth it. If you’re only staying because you feel like you have to, examine your other options, and think about considering a backup plan that would help you feel more secure in leaving your job. Ultimately, whether you should stay at a job you hate is a choice that is completely unique to you, your situation, and the circumstances.
versatileEnergy15
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Jul 9, 2019
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There is no answer for this question. Instead I would challenge you to ask yourself the following:
1. Am I prepared to commit to finding a new job?
2. What type of commitment would finding a new job take? (1 hour a day? 8 hours a day?)
3. Is my health at risk continuing to work where I am?
4. Is my family at risk continuing to work where I am?
5. What is it that I LIKE about my current job?
6. What is it that I DO NOT LIKE about my current job?
7. Are there alternatives to quitting? (is this relationship salvageable?)
If your job hatred is due to a single person you work with, you do not have to consider leaving this job. You DO have to consider confronting the problem or finding a 3rd party to help you resolve it.
Before you take any action towards resolution, document your answers to the 7 questions above. You will want to have these written out, along with your goal of resolving the issue to continue to work at your job.
This is important because once you make your company aware of your problem with a co-worker, they legally cannot make the matter worse. It may not get better, but they cannot retaliate or make it worse. If they do, you use the answers to the questions above as documentation (as well as any emails and text messages that help you make your point.)
Futility - or hopelessness - is an awful feeling to have at work or at home. Sometimes we need to remove emotion from the equation and look at the logical part of the scenario.
You are not alone.
Anonymous
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Jul 25, 2019
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Sometimes you stay at a job you hate for a bigger goal. If you plan on staying in a job you hate for the rest of your life then no quit now! But if its just a temporary struggle to get to your dream job then push through it. I know it will seem to be like it isn’t worth it but trust me it is. Just as long as you have a bigger goal in mind. If not there are a million jobs out there and I am sure you are qualified for them. Your job now is neither better or worse than something else out there
IndigoSunshine03
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Aug 9, 2019
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I think that doing what you â¤ï¸love â¤ï¸ is important and working 9to5 in a job that you hate is rarely worth it. Spending your life doing something you hate isn't really a great way to live and in the end will lead to unhappiness and missed opportunities. Work somewhere, doing something that makes you incandescently and crazily happy because you are worth happiness, you are worthy of being loved, you are worthy of self-love and if you are doing a job that you hate, your not opening new doors, you're not welcoming as much love into your life and you're not accepting yourself so don't work at a job you hate â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â˜ºï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
SilentSerenityy
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Aug 31, 2019
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In an ideal world, we would not be doing anything that we didn't love. It depends on a lot of things, like how much you need the money you're earning. If you can go without the money for some time, then I would encourage you to leave. But for most people, they need money to get by. If you have the opportunity to go into/apply for another job, then you should definitely go for it. Staying in a job you hate is not good for you. Even in a job you love, sometimes it can be hard to get up each morning. Don't make life harder for yourself!
adaptiveFern3251
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Sep 19, 2019
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Staying at a job which you hate is only going to pull you down further. Self-love is also acknowledging your feelings. Instead, identify your passion/interest and work towards it. Eventually, you will feel satisfied and peaceful in your life. This might take time. However, consistency and discipline along with alignment make you successful. Don't forget to take breaks once in a while. These breaks help to energize you as well as allows the door of new ideas to be open. Make small changes daily to reach for success. You are more capable than you think you are. I believe in you.
Chlorophyll123
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Sep 27, 2019
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The short answer: No. The long answer: Think about the pros and cons. are you getting good money? Is this job allowing you to live the kind of life and have the kind of lifestyle you want? Does it offer benefits? Do you have another plan? Take a calculated risk.
sweetKitty9862
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Oct 18, 2019
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Your performance will never be exceptional if you hate what you do. You have to always think about your happiness first. If your job makes you unhappy, why would you still work there?
The best thing you can do for yourself is find a job you love because you’re spending 1/3 of your life there, you can’t let 1/3 of your life go to waste because “it pays wellâ€. Put yourself first all the time. Repeat it a few times a day: “I matter more than anything else. I will do anything to make myself happy. I am enough.â€
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