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Should I stay at a job that I hate?

Profile: Sumilistening
Sumilistening on Oct 18, 2020
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I have been working for 12 years at my current job . There was a time I hated my situation but I Loved what I did and my coworkers, so I modified my work profile and got rid of the responsibilities I detested . I am much happier now . In my experience feel that there are always pros and cons to your job and no place of work is perfect. If you can modify your work to minimize the cons then you able to leverage your time that you have at the current place rather than starting afresh .
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Profile: beautifulFlower8404
beautifulFlower8404 on Oct 29, 2020
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I cant give advice as I dont know everything about your situation. However, I can help you come to a decision as to what may be best for you. I had a similar situation, I worked for many years at a job I hated. I felt trapped there since it paid so well. I ended up burnt out and very physically and mentally ill and decided my health was worth more than the job so I resigned Now I work for myself and do volunteer work. Actually I am semi retired and my wellbeing has really improved and my stress level has gone way down.
Profile: anni28
anni28 on Nov 4, 2020
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if it makes you feel mentally exhausted, and you feel like its such a burden to wake up every morning to go to your workplace, its a sign that you don't enjoy your job. and maybe you'll feel extremely good when you leave it. but again, think twice before making such a decision. make sure you have a backup plan of some sort, or some source of income. it definitely is hard to be continuing a job you hate, but at the same time leaving it may not also be the best solution unless you have a better plan at hand. but always remember, your mental well being comes first and loving your job will obviously make you work harder.
Profile: Mellowist
Mellowist on Nov 7, 2020
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Maybe. You shouldn't continue to make yourself suffer doing something you hate as it can really wear on your mental health. Life is short and once you progress far enough on something you hate (making a stable living, providing for a family), it may not be feasible to turn back and you'll feel trapped. On the other hand, consider that it may only be temporary, that it could lead to better things or that a lot of jobs have aspects that you will dislke; the grass is always greener on the other side. You may even enjoy the job but are just not currently in the state of mind to enjoy it because of other factors. Sit down and do a serious evaluation of the pros and cons of the job and meditate on it for a long while, before you make an hasty decisions but make sure you put your mental health first!
Profile: LaszloSzakali
LaszloSzakali on Nov 12, 2020
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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. Your mental health suffers. Countless studies show that workplace stress can lead to depression and anxiety. A 2011 BMJ Publishing Group study even found that being unemployed can be better for your mental health than having a job you hate. Staying in a negative environment saps your strength, drive, and ambition
Profile: 8Lotuss
8Lotuss on Nov 21, 2020
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Ask yourself whether you'll spend next twelve months of your life doing exactly what you've been doing, or whether you'll try something new. 5 things to consider when staying with a job you love: It's awesome to work with people we like, it’s nice to have sympathetic people around You feel good being in a environment you comfortable with. Now it is not too old to change jobs at retirement isn’t it too old to change jobs. At a job you like you work has value, if not for them, for you because you like what you do. You will be more creative if you love what you; and in both cases the money is there Is worth it? To live in uncomforted, in struggle, in stress, frustration, misuse of imagination for the above reasons. 5 things to consider at staying in current job Having financial stability Expanding your skills Maybe a promising future Prestige and Connections Security What if I quit and don’t get the better job, what is the worst scenario Financial stress The gift of time
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 25, 2020
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Hi there! I often think about these types of questions too. I would ask, what made you want to work at that job? It is possible that you hate your job but you wanted to work there due to the salary, offers, and etc. If you don't care about the parts that got you wanting the job, then what else is there that's holding you back from leaving it? I am the type of person that hopes to not feel stressed or frustrated at my own job or choice of major. I wouldn't want to "work" a day in my life but not everything comes free and easy. Understand that things happening at your job can be tough but you have the choice to leave your job if you want. Whatever you do, just know that there's people here that supports your decision 💜
Profile: GrandeBoy
GrandeBoy on Dec 28, 2020
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I would say that ideally, if you dont need your income, because you have other sources of income or because you have saved enough, then you should leave your job and try look at something that will be more suited for you. Alternatively you can start looking for other roles while you are currently working. But absolutely you should do something about it since we spend most of our time working and also the later you wait to switch, it might get harder, so is best to explore as much things as possible while you are young to have the best chance to find your true calling. Hope it helps. ps: I am currently going through this issue myself.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 1, 2021
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You should never stay at a place that is among you miserable, that would only give you a negative feeling, it’s not something you want to persue, you want to wake up every morning loving your life weather than wishing it was gone. Now how would that make you feel? It would make you feel better going to a work where you are lived and feel like loving this place. Always think about how you would feel weather than how everyone else would feel, you need to put yourself first before anyone else, it might sound terrible but it’s what’s best
Profile: Nojudge14
Nojudge14 on Jan 14, 2021
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You are the expert on you, if you have the ability to change your career and find a job you love go for it, if you don’t have this opportunity or didn’t make enough money for this, try to wait and stay at your job till you find the right way for your dream job and make more money to start your new business, but don’t stop trying and always try to reach your goals and do what you love and what you aim for.. find your own path to success and never stop dreaming.. work hard to reach your goals!
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