Flagpole wrote:
9 to 5 bum wrote:Please explain. Like most people, my job sucks.
Part of the reason that your job sucks is that you have a personality that makes it suck...this is not a slam on you, brother as I have a personality that also makes work suck.
I eventually found out that I didn't like working for others, so I struck out on my own several years ago now. I DO like this better, but my customers are my bosses now, so I still do have to answer to someone, and I still do not like work most of the time.
So, what can you do?
A) Find a way to be your own boss if that's an issue.
OR
B) Find another job. Sometimes people are longing for a certain job and aren't happy until they get it...if that's you, then make strides for that job.
OR
C) Decide that you won't let the job suck. Define it as a way to make income, have fun in the rest of your life outside work, and make the work as fun as possible.
Maybe you just need to hear that it's ok to hate your job. Here in America, people are looked down upon when they say things like that...either others think that you are a slacker or you haven't done what is necessary to get the job that would make you happy.
I was relaying a story I read about a married couple who saved over half their income until they were both 38 and then retired. The person I told that to said, "Guess they are lazy". Umm...NO! They just didn't want to HAVE to work for someone else anymore. They made a plan and stuck to it and now do whatever they want to do, and that includes traveling and volunteering and all kinds of things...definitely not lazy.
Anyway, you're not alone, brother. Many smart, hardworking people don't want to work any longer than they have to. Not everyone bases their self worth on the job they have.
Thanks for the advice. The main reason I ask this question is to hear some thoughts for individuals here that derive some enjoyment and meaning from their workday.
I have considered many of the possibilities that you speak of, and I know that I am best in an autonomous position that has a creative aspect. In general, I do not like carrying out work that is someone else's vision because I have many of my own visions that I would like to contribute to the world, but I know they are not highly valued.
I also am familiar with folks that retire very early and choose to spend their time doing other things. I would love to be in that position so I can spend my time doing meaningful work that is not very profitable.
And trust me, I know it's ok to hate your job. I am not shy about stating that fact online and in person.