We have all been there, a job we hate. Some of us are stuck in that situation way too often. So how do you deal with this situation?
You need to figure out what you really don’t like. Several common reasons are that people are bored, they don’t feel challenged, have problems with managers or co-workers, feel unfulfilled, or simply don’t know how they ended up where they didn’t plan to.
This is something that I have also experienced, before I planned to branch out on my own, I was working at a job where I loved the work, the learning and growth were sky-high, but the working environment didn’t work for me. This situation needless to say was difficult. If you find yourself in this situation you need to make a decision.
How many of us do endless searches on Google for answers to questions like “When should I quit my job?” or “Reasons to quit your job”. It’s hard I know. I want to give you some sound information from my personal experiences of how I handled these situations. And no, I am not going to tell you to just quit your job.
First thing; Think about why? Why does this bug me? Why do I feel this way? Was it like this from the beginning? See if there is a way you can change the situation. It might be having a chat with your manager, a co-worker, or trying to read between the lines to gain a new perspective.
Second thing; The negative Nancy or Nick. Don’t take it personally if other people are downright rude to you. If this is the case it could be something personal for them that has nothing to do with how they treat you. By no means is this an excuse for their behavior, but you owe it to yourself to not get sucked into their negative world.
Third thing, If you are going to leave make a plan. Don’t just quit. Start by getting your resume updated. If you want a more competitive edge, contact a professional resume writer. Begin to look for jobs that you want and do an assessment of the company to make sure that they would be a good fit for you. Check out websites like GlassDoor.com and Indeed.ca for employee reviews on companies. Reviews are written by real current and past employees!
The main thing is to hang in there, if you don’t like your current situation, you have the power to change it. Set up an action plan, rewrite your resume, get networking, and contact a career coach who can help you stay motivated, positive, and move on to a better part of life!
Always keep looking up! Better things are on the way!
Originally posted on my old blog on http://www.Bouley-Mak.com in December 2015
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