What To Do When You Hate Your Job

What To Do When You Hate Your Job via Pixabay Its tough to decide whether or not you should stay where youre unhappy. Its scary to be without a job and its even scarier to change careers. So how do you know how to handle your current job situation? Here are a few things to consider: Can you make your situation better? Sometimes, speaking to a supervisor can smooth over a lot of problems. Whether youre unhappy because of a fellow coworker, your schedule, or the overall office morale, if your unhappiness can be made better through a conversation with your boss, I would absolutely try that route first. Are you in any position to be unemployed? Do you have enough savings to support yourself while youre looking for another job if you quit? If you cant, definitely dont leave the job where youre unhappy. Try job searching while youre still employed. Minimizing the time between paychecks will definitely pay off. Are you qualified to do something else? Making a career change is pretty scary, but sometimes necessary. Are you ready to do something else with your life? Something youre (hopefully) already qualified for? If youre unhappy in your current job because you simply dont like what you do, its time to reassess what your options are. Maybe its time to look into changing your career. Is it because of your location? Are you unhappy in your job because of where youre located? Sometimes companies will transfer employees. It might make things less stressful if you keep working for the same company and just move locations! What not to do: Dont tell the world. You can do a quick search on Twitter for I hate my job and youll see how many people decide to declare to the world that theyre unhappy. If youre truly hating every moment of working, keep it to yourself. Sure, close friends and family are bound to notice you hate your job, but posting it on social media or complaining over the internet isnt the best way to handle it. Plus, your anger will follow you wherever you go once its on the internet Good luck getting another job. Dont disappear. No matter how badly you want to, dont ghost your employer. Give them two weeks notice, like the classy person that you are. If you dont, putting your past employment on your next job application isnt going to be good for you. Dont drown in unhappiness. If you focus on the fact that youre always unhappy, youll be absolutely miserable. Try to focus on the happy parts of your life. If you hate your job, focus on your friendships, social life, and assets. What to do next: Think about your career plans. Where do you want to be in the next five years? Do you want to be in an entirely different field? If you arent on track to find your self-fulfilling career goal, its time for a change. Write down your plans and set small, attainable deadlines. Keep yourself in check by posting it somewhere you can see it frequently. Its important to keep your eyes on the prize. Talk to your supervisor. If youve made the decision to leave your job, an exit interview can be a good idea. Your supervisor will want to know what it was about the job that you didnt enjoy. Maybe you have some input on hiring the next person to fill your shoes. Maybe you have some insight on parts of the job that were hard to do because of the processes that are in place. Youre the expert at your job share the information you have in a professional way and your supervisor is sure to appreciate it. Start job searching. The job hunt isnt always the most fun thing to spend your time doing. However, if youre going to leave your current position, its time to start looking for a way to keep paying the bills. The last thing you need is for your water to get shut off. Above all, remember: You arent the only one. There are plenty of people who are unhappy with their current job. Jump on Twitter and realize how many people spend the majority of their daily lives thinking about being in another job or another career. Stay professional. You dont want to leave a sour taste in the mouth of your boss. The last thing you need is a bad reference or ill words about you and your behavior. The way you handle this says a lot about your character. No matter how unhappy or angry you get, keep your cool.