Every day when you arrive to your place of work, are you constantly admitting to yourself that you hate your job and wish you didn’t have to walk through those doors?
There are good days and bad days no matter where you are. It’s when the bad days are constant or so bad that it’s impacting your quality of life that’s the problem.
I’m going to look at a variety of reasons why you hate your job and give you some points on how to rectify the situation.
Know that not everything is fixable. There’s always another job out there for you somewhere. Do not feel like you are stuck with this job or group of people. They aren’t your family.
Also know it’s much easier to turn a positive situation into a negative one than to turn a negative into a positive.
Changing your mindset is going to take some self reflection and determination.
You Hate Your Job Because…Your Boss Sucks
I wish there were only great bosses out there. Unfortunately, a portion of them are not even tolerable.
There are a variety of reasons why your particular boss could suck:
- Takes all the credit for everything.
- Barely shows up to work.
- Has a horrible attitude towards everyone.
- Allows other coworkers to do whatever they want.
- Makes you feel worthless.
- Won’t put you in for a promotion or increase.
- Appears to hate you.
The list goes on. Whatever the reason may be, you’re sick of it.
Have you tried to change the way that your boss looks at you? If you step up and are able to show that you are a better leader than your boss is, what would happen? Are you curious enough to try?
Most likely if your boss is a horrible person, those around you know that they are horrible too. If you were able to do your boss’s job better than they could, could you overthrow them? Something to consider.
I will say that before you try anything out of the norm, you need to have a fully funded emergency fund and have your resume prepared. If you truly hate your job and you want a change – make the change.
If you start looking for another job now, it may give you the confidence you need to stand up to your boss.
Stand up for what you believe is right with a backup plan in your pocket ready to execute.
Your Co-Workers Are Toxic
Toxic, mean girl co-workers do exist. They can make your work environment a living hell.
Do not feel like everywhere is like this – it isn’t. You do not have to tolerate being in an environment that is bringing you down.
There are a few things you can do. First, I would suggest getting your feelings on paper. It helps if you have thoughts that are in an organized manner that you can analyze.
Look, I’m not trying to put any blame on you at all. But have you done anything to this person (or people)?
Is there anything you could have done differently or could change now with a simple sit down with the person?
One-on-one talks in private can change so much.
If that doesn’t work, get your bosses or HR involved. Don’t settle for being in a toxic work environment that causes you to hate your job.
Grown women should never act this way and get away with it.
The Work You’re Doing Is Boring
A job that was once entertaining can turn boring over time. At first it’s something new and exciting and then it turns into something that’s mundane.
Could you find ways to change how you are feeling? Perhaps taking on more or asking for something different will be the change you need.
Coming from someone who knows, I will say that if you have extra time on your hands, make the most of “being bored” while you can.
I wrote a whole article on being bored at work. Take advantage of the valuable free time!
I don’t think it’s inappropriate to go to your employer and state that the work that you are completing each day has become a…redundant task and you’d like to try something new to shake things up a bit.
However, I wouldn’t necessarily use the word “boring” anywhere in that conversation.
You Don’t Feel Like You’re Going Anywhere Or Don’t Earn Enough
Don’t wait for someone to offer you a promotion or increase. Let your boss know that you’re expecting and waiting for it.
Check out my article on how to ask for a raise for more information.
Some companies are incredibly organized and on a set schedule of when raises are given. The amounts are practically non-negotiable.
These companies also post all job openings and give everyone an equal opportunity to apply and move up within the company.
Most likely, your company isn’t like these companies and you’re going to need to gain some confidence and make some moves to be seen.
I will say that some of the largest jumps in pay happen when you find another job at a different company.
If you are unsure if you’re earning enough in your current position, check out CNBC’s article on 6 ways to figure out how much you should be getting paid.
However, make sure you’re putting yourself out there. Does anyone know that you’d like to be promoted?
Don’t assume that anyone knows.
The Company Values Do Not Match Your Own
If you’re in an environment that is going against your core values, make a change.
Although I always have faith in a single person making change, there are some circumstances where change is nearly impossible.
For example, working for an cigarette company may challenge some of the core values that you have.
Perhaps the ownership is constantly promoting your male counterparts when you or other women are clearly more capable of getting the job done.
We’re getting pretty deep here, but the reason you hate your job could be simply the requirements they ask of you – like no jeans, visible tattoos, or unnatural hair colors. Perhaps you feel trapped from expressing yourself by all of their rules and requirements.
This would be the time for a job change.
You Hate Your Job Because it’s Too Demanding
Perhaps the position you’re in or the company is too demanding at times.
Do you feel as though you are always on call when someone needs to reach you?
I feel as though there’s a line that you have to create and it should be respected.
Let’s look at my personal situation. I have a 9-5ish job that I enjoy. Do I take calls and check emails over the weekend if I’m available? Yes, I do. However, I’ve “trained” those around me to come to me when it’s only completely necessary. I can’t remember the last time when I initiated a work related task over the weekend. I set the standard.
However, sometimes it’s the culture at your workplace to be expected to take calls/emails/texts at any time.
You can attempt to change the culture and I do feel that you may have success as I’ve come quite far changing the culture that we have at the company I work for. If you love the job, it’s worth the effort if this is the only thing on your “hate list”.
However, if you’ve given it time and your concerns and/or habits are not taken seriously or followed, I would seek help from higher ups.
What You Can Do When You Hate Your Job
I’ve scattered out suggestions throughout this article on ways you could potentially change what you hate about your job.
All it takes is a bit of confidence to move in the right direction.
I’ve always thought hate is a strong word that shouldn’t be used without some thought first. If you truly hate your job, you have two options to get you out of the misery that you are in.
- Change What You Hate
- Use my suggestions and turn your situation around. You should never dread going into the office.
- Or Leave
- You’re not going to lose anything by starting to look for another job.
- Dust off your resume and spend some time perfecting it.
- Discover what else is out there. Start a new hobby or side hustle that could potentially earn you enough so that you don’t have to work for someone else.
Don’t ever feel as though you are stuck somewhere or that change isn’t possible.
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