Do You Like Your Job?  Is it "Eating" Your Life Away?
438548
I used to be trapped in a cube 50-60 hours a week, stuck behind an endless pile of paper.  Had a supervisor that couldn't care less to say "nice job" to a soul in the building.  I was miserable and struggling to make it paycheck to paycheck.  \n\nLast year I made a decision not to live like that anymore.  I took a course.  Now, I am certified equine sports massage therapist.  Monday I will add canine massage as well.  I work for myself, set my own schedule, make great $$$, and help alleviate suffering in animals.\n\nI only have to work 6-7 hours to make my take home pay from my old job.
354383
You should definitely switch careers if your current job is not making you happy. It's especially true since you have no family obligations at this time - it's the best time to try something different.\n\nI made a switch from a lucrative career in consulting when I got tired of the job. I am now a writer, part-time stay-at-home Dad, and office administrator. My financial status is completely different now, but I'm glad I made the change when I did.\n\nGood luck!
309445
Yes, I would go. I love my job, but I would retire when my boss could replace me! My new career would be to enjoy life!
254646
working as what muffin??? is it a job you really enjoy doing or is it the supporting role you like playing
1037534
oh no... you know me... my job loves me... i love it...\n\nand i really do have to get off now to check in on the hard workers!\n\ni respect that so much because they make my life so much easier...\n\nsept for the paper work... and with answers, paperwork is a nightmare! i keep switching to answers!\n\ni have mobile internet also on the Lap Top! So you can see the reason i am addicted!
1173277
I love my boss I have known her a very long time and she has become more than a second mother to me. I adore her and her family.\nMost of my coworkers are ok...some of them I could do without but that is how it is in any situation you are just not ever going to like everyone!
1187614
I actually used to like the new job I have.  The pay sucks and no benefits but the work was pleasant enough and the coworkers nice.  HOwever I have a manager from Hell and everyone hates her and alot of them are quitting.   I dread the days I have to work with her as it only takes a few minutes for her to make me look stupid.  I am relatively new and always ask  before I take on a project that I am usure of and it seems to tick her off.  So I know what you mean.   Before I used to work for a discount department store and I hated working every weekend.
162573
Maybe you need to evaluate where you are in your life.  Its easy to know what you don't like about life.  Its a challenge to make a plan to change what you don't like and stick with it.  Do you like your job?  If no, why? If there was one job you could do and be satisfied in it, what would it be?  Are you in a relationship? If yes, where are you at in it?  Do you want out, are you happy, or are you just stagnant in the relationship?  If no, why?  Do you have any interests?  How is your health?  Are you overweight?  Do you exercise?  If no, why?  Answer these questions and you might see you have limiting beliefs.  Stuff we all tell ourselves like I don't exercise because its to hard.  If you tell yourself this daily(advertise to yourself), that is what you will believe.  If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
962240
If you want to do something interesting with your life, I think that you have three options:\n\n1) You can throw it all in, give up the job the money etc. and do what you want, if it makes you happy.\n2) You can stay in your job, be unhappy, but loaded.\n3) You can stay in your job and have a fun life outside of work. \n\nEveryone hates their work (well most people do) but we have to pay the morgage/rent etc. so the job is a nessessity. You don't do your job 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You have time outside of work to socialise and have fun. You have to decide yourself what you really want. Because giving up everything could sound amazing now but it could get boring, and what are you going to do then? Personally, I'd ditch the job but you have to decide for yourself. \n\nHope this helped and good luck!!\n\nxxxxx
503518
Do you ...enjoy annoying people during dinner?  \n       ...enjoy trying to rip people off?  \n       ...like rejection?\n       ...enjoy poor work conditions?\n       ...want to work in a declining industry?\n\nIf so we have the perfect job for you...
747274
I think most people hate their job. You only have to do it for 8 hours a day. But the thing to do is think of it as a learning experience. Get all you can from your job, then if it is time to move on, then move on.
357457
I Love what I do because I learn more everyday by treating and helping those that need it.\nIf I didnt find happiness in what I do, then I couldnt do my job well, and accordingly shouldnt be doing it.
648995
If you dread going to work every morning and when you are at work you find that you are usually feeling unhappy, it is definitely not the right job for you.  on average people spend nearly 1/3 of their lives (and nearly 1/2 of their waking hours) at work, so it's best to love your job!
352546
Thanks for your advice. But what's the method could be if you really HATE your job?? I have a good-earnings job which I hate it, and it made me depressed already. I decided several times to change it to my favorite (which has about half-earnings) but I failed due to difficulties of life and the reasonable expectations of my family. Have you any special advice for this case too?\nThanks and Regards
28986
If you enjoy the work, it is worth it!\n\nWhen you enjoy what you do, it is no longer work.
838787
It sounds like you want the money, insurance and flexible hours.  Yet, you do not like your job.\n\nTo keep the money and insurance, you would have to work for now.  But, if you really dislike your job, perhaps you should look for another job.\n\nAlso, 80% of people leave because they do not like their direct boss.  Is it the job itself, or the people that you do not like?  It might help to understand what about the job you do not like, other than being underpaid.\n\nHere's a quick summary:\n\n1. Understand what it is that you do not like about your current job\n2. Identify what kind of job you would like\n3. Master the skills, if necessary, to perform the job you like\n4. Search for another job
817085
I don't hate my job but I don't love it either...it just pays the bills. I would like to quit to have a real career again, but I don't know when that'll happen.