Having a job is a Love-Hate relationship. Sometimes, you are in love with your job, another time, you just wish you are in bed sleeping the day away.
However, while this may be the case for a lot of people some people outrightly hate their jobs.
So many factors can lead to you hating your job these factors may include:
Little job satisfaction: When you do not get fulfillment from what you do every other thing looks interesting. Especially if you feel you are not being paid for the services you render.
Tight deadlines and keeping long hours: Improper job planning, work breakdown structure and lack of process in an organization can all lead to rush jobs thus, leaving little time to get things done.
Conflicting demands on your time and loyalty:
An imbalance between your personal life and work: If you cannot balance work and personal life, you will get frustrated easily.
Communication problems with the important people in your life: This is usually as a result of the imbalance between your personal life and work commitments.
When your opinion doesn’t count.
Rigid company structure and internal stratification.
Few promotional opportunities.
What you should do.
In overcoming these factors, you need to ask yourself a few questions.
How much do you love the job you do?
Are you excited about going to work every morning or would you rather be doing something else?
Even if things are interesting for you in other parts of your life such as family, social life and relationships, work plays a major role in your life, and not to be treated otherwise.
Since you have chosen to be in the job you are in, it is entirely up to you to make the most out of what you do.
In the long run, you can either change your job or even start a new career. So, for now, you need to love what you do.
However, If you think you are going to be in the job you are in for a long time, there are a few things you can do to begin to enjoy what you do.
Coping with a job you hate.
Adequately Plan your time:A to-do list is of top priority in planning your time. Prioritize your task and do the most important ones first.
Concentrate on a task at a time:Do not think about things you need to do. Focus on the task at hand and get it done so you can move on to the next one.
Always take regular breaks: Step away from your phone or computer, take a mental break. This improves productivity.
Learn to relax:No matter the number of deadlines you have to meet, always learn to relax. Making a fuss or worrying won’t change anything, remember that.
Get motivated to face the day: Once you realize how important the job you are doing is to the world at large then you’ll get motivated every day.
There is more to you than your work: Stop thinking your work should be in a certain way or your job should meet some expectations, you are more than your work, don’t forget that.
In conclusion, if after doing all of this you realize you still don’t love the job you do, then maybe it’s time you consider changing jobs or pursuing what you really want to do.
