have you asked yourself "am i happy in a job i am in?"

@skbh12 (2946)
Philippines
January 15, 2011 1:50am CST
hi mylotters. i have been thinking about this few seconds ago and it felt like i don't see the happiness anymore with the work i have now. i have been working as a nurse in my country for more than 5 years and it seems like it doesn't really take me anywhere to where i should be now. with savings? i currently couldn't save anything for myself since i don't really get high salary. just enough to sustain myself in a day and the next day you know it, that amount has just passed my hands.. how i wish i have a job wherein i really like. i am the boss. i gets paid more kaching kaching kachings. and lastly i own my time.
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@chinoxads (255)
• United States
17 Jan 11
Right now i'm not happy with my job, since the boss was changed and with this new boss there are more task to do and the salary is the same, i have to work more hours without paying it. I have been search for other jobs but here is very difficult to get a good one. In the mean time i'm trying to get some extra income from internet but it is very hard and slow.
• Philippines
16 Jan 11
for me, i am not also happy in working in a fast food chain but it is the only way i can survive my study, everytime i get to work and go home, i feel like im very tired and fall asleep fast eventhough i have many things to do, but what can i do this is the only way, if you feel your not happy anymore just try to evaluate yourself and make a decision that will bring happiness in your life good luck
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
16 Jan 11
i am actually unemployed at the moment... but i am in the process of finding a new job and i hope tomorrow i will get a good news from one of the company that i already have my interview with... in my previous job, i am very happy with it even though there are also times when i am unhappy with it... but i think that is life... you can't always be happy all the time and circumstances always change... take care and have a nice day...
@HansonFan (1653)
• United States
15 Jan 11
I hate mine. I get bored working in a retail store....I am used to working at a theme park where its fun and I feel like I am making a difference in a person's day or vacation. Right now, I just sell them milk and other random items. I miss having a good time and making people smile and have a good time. However, I am doing something about it. I am going back to work at the theme park for the summer and then moving to another state to work at a year round theme park. Money doesn't matter that much to me. I just want to enjoy what I do. There shouldn't be a reason to dread doing something you do about 40 hours a week.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
15 Jan 11
If you have to ask yourself if you are happy in your job, you may already have your answer. If you need to ask, the chances are you aren't happy and you have just answered your own question.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
15 Jan 11
I ask that question myself all the time. In fact, I had a hard time figuring out if I was going to be happy in the job I am in the 2nd day I came in. Almost 5 years later, I still ask myself. Yet I have no choice, as there is nothing else out there. The economy has taken a hit in the past few years, making the choice limited. I think it's time for you to start your own business.
• Philippines
15 Jan 11
I've asked myself the question several times. I'm not happy with the job i'm in. I don't think many are, actually. Only a few are working their dream jobs like basketball players, football players, graphic artists, animators, etc.. It depends on the individual on what jobs they really want but what i've mentioned above, those are the jobs i'd kill for to have. Talking with customers really isn't my thing.
@poyemi (6)
15 Jan 11
that used to be my sentiment with the job i have. i already had 4 employers & i don't seem to have enjoyed my work until the Lord dealt with my attitude towards my job. it is always our choice to be happy with whatever we do from the time we wake up & open our eyes. we don't have to change our work we just have to change our attitude towards our work and everything will fall into its proper place :-)