unhappy in the workplace

United States
November 19, 2009 7:42pm CST
Does everyone have times when they would like to just walk away from their job? Times when it sounds so good to just hide from everyone and not leave the house?
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@lealuvy2j (1986)
• Philippines
20 Nov 09
I am actually feeling this right now with my current job. I sometimes feel that what I do does not make sense anymore and that I am really doing this just for financial reasons. Sometimes, I wish I can just focus on online earning and on building my business but I am quite scared because of course I might regret just leaving my job and then failing. I guess I really need to find a replacement job fast.
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
21 Nov 09
many people have that fear. this is what keep them from starting an online business. i was forced out of the labor world due to a disability, but ironically i am sooo happy. i know that sounds funny. don't get me wrong. i would give anything not to have to live with my disability. on the other hand, at least i don't have to work. it's not work that i don't want to do. i do work every day. i am a single parent, and student. i also run an online business. it does not make me rich, but it helps to supplement my income. my disability alone would never be able to accomplish this by myself. my doctors have allowed me to work at least a few hours a week (like on the weekend, if i want). sometimes i do. for instance, i really want my kids to have a great holiday this year, so i am woursorking on the weekends for 4 hours, doing bar tending at functions. of course, i am working my online business like crazy, and that has been working out too. eventually, i will be able to live off my online business, as my prime source of income. in the mean time, i wouldn't give the way i live my life up for the world. i get to dictate what i do with my days. i get to go to the bathroom and eat when i want. i get to watch tv, or listen to music while i work. i set my own hours, and get to be with my family. i don't even feel guilty about being glad that i don't have to work a full time job. some people feel validated by their jobs and love it. on the other hand, i hear a lot of people that say working for someone else is very killing to the spirit every day. so, why should i feel guilty about being glad it doesn't have to be a part of my life. i don't have to be stuck at someone else's beck and call for 10 to 12 hours and day, just to survive. forget it. i don't blame anyone for not wanting to either. if you want to start something that you can do at home to make you some extra money each month, send me a message or just visit my profile page. at first, it will seem like chump change, but you WILL be paid. if you dedicate at least 10-15 hours a week to doing it, you will see more and more results over time. you don't only get paid for things you do online, but you also get paid for things your referrals do online, too. there is no long waiting to get paid. many of the things i do online pay out instantly, as soon as you complete the task. you don't have to get referrals in order to get paid, but it does increase your earnings to get as many as you can. this is a really great way to make some extra cash for christmas, while your building. the best way to make money online is by using multiple streams of income. do many things online to make money. stick to a routine to work your online giggs, be consistent, and you will be able to eventually work for yourself and live off that income. lots of people have done it, and are doing it. you are no different. the things i do online by the way, are all free to start. nothing to invest to work, earn, or get paid. my advise is to start doing things to make yourself some money now, but keep your job (or change jobs) until you feel comfortable enough to take the step and stay home fully. this way you feel more in control and not so stuck with the job. you will be digging yourself out of the trap called work, day by day. it will be a bit easier to go in, knowing that you are making a way out for yourself. you have nothing to loose. good luck. i wish you peace, joy, health, prosperity, and freedom.
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@lealuvy2j (1986)
• Philippines
22 Nov 09
Thanks for the advice. I will check your profile for other money making opportunities. Anyway, I guess you are right, I will still keep my job but I will continue my other money making sidelines until I can live off it. I am one of those people not happy having a boss around so I really would want to be my own boss.
• United States
20 Nov 09
At my last job I felt that way every time I had to go to work. I dreaded each day that I went and finally I decided for myself I had to have a change so I quit my job and went back to school to do something I thought would make a difference and it has made a huge one. I am much happier now and enjoy going to work for the most part. I do have one co worker that drives me crazy but I love the job and everyone else I work with so I put up with her most of the time. It makes such a difference when you do something that you have always wanted to do and have control over where you are headed.
• China
20 Nov 09
Congradulations. you got through that tough time and made a difference. I always wanna get back to university as well, but how can I take my kid along?how can I leave my family behind. I'm the big supporter of my family, I have no chance to get away and do something I always wanted to do.
• United States
29 Nov 09
I only work two days a week, but even though I don't work that much there are still times I wish I didn't have to go in. I suppose that's just typical, except for workaholics.
@nympha687 (940)
• United States
20 Nov 09
Tell me all about it. When something is wrong in the workplace, you'd make up excuses not to be there. It's some sort of psychosomatic disease. Don't walk away just yet if you haven't find a replacement job.
@TrvlArrngr (4045)
• United States
22 Nov 09
This is a natural feeling. I think everyone goes through this from time to time. At times though, it gets to that unbearable point and you have to decide for yourself - Have I had enough? Times are tough these days with so many out of work and overworked for less money. It might be real hard to find a job if you do not already have one. If you have another one lined up then you are lucky and should do what will make you fell the best. Good luck to you.
• Philippines
10 Dec 09
That's exactly how i feel. I feel like i don't wanna go to my workplace anymore. Im planning to try another job this summer. When im at work, i cant wait its 5 o'clock. I always feel tired. Its not the work but its the extra work. They want me to do this while i do this while i do this. i dont even have time 4 myself. in my work i need to bring my work at home. its stable and the pay is quiet ok but im tired of this. and we have so many monetary contributions. Sometimes i feel that im having negative attitude 2wards work.
@bettydeng5 (1822)
• China
20 Nov 09
I can't walk away from my job, and I only walk around our factory for several minuts. job is good, I'm happy.
• China
20 Nov 09
atmosphere and salary are the most important factors for you to chose a job .atmoshpere is expecially important .if the workplace is great ,friendly ,you will enjoy your job ,but if not ,it's hard to spend the working time ,on my previous job ,i change it just because the atmosphere of the workplace is so bad , i cannot bear it anymore ,so i leave it ,alougth my parent did't agree with me