What if you don't enjoy your work!!!

India
April 6, 2009 3:33am CST
These days I just don't know why, but I don't like my work... I was always of the opinion "Do the work you love, and love the work you do"... I just don't understand what to do...I cant leave it and I am just not able to cope up with it... help me friends what I can do!!! Have a nice time!!!
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9 responses
@ktosea (2025)
• China
6 Apr 09
well,I actually dislike my current work.the saying you quoted sounds right but actually I don't even want to work for this company for one day,it sucks.here is what I am doing right now: do not quit the current company,finish the tasks assigned to you and meanwhile try to send your resumes to other companies,there are not many good openings in this recession period but who knows we will be always that unlucky?
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• India
6 Apr 09
Yeah, you are very right... But I dont like my job profile... Anyways Thanks a lot dear for showing your concern!!! Happy mylotting!!!
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• India
13 May 09
what happened? why don't u like your job?i think it'll going to pay u a good future.pay attention on your work
• India
6 Apr 09
Hi. Try to find some time for your self. Meet your friends and those people whom you think can bring pleasure to you. Break your working hours in between and try to do something that sets you mind free for 10 to 15 minutes every couple of hours.
• India
6 Apr 09
Thanks dear!!! And you know its not even possible to meet my family or friends right know , they are staying very far... rest I'll try it out thanks a lot...
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6 Apr 09
Hi neha, In this time of recession and many people are losing their jobs, you are lucky to have a job at all so hang on to that job and thank your lucky stars the you have one and make the best of it. Tamara
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@sandymay16 (1617)
• Philippines
6 Apr 09
Oh that's too bad because not loving the work is stressful. been there and done with that. For one year I worked in an organization which I don't like when i started but I tried to like the work and surivived for 1 year and 2 months then I'm done and stayed home and moved on. It's luck really with these times that you find the work you love and loving it. If you can't find another one just hold on to it for one more chance and if you still don't like it then quit and good luck with job hunting like me LOL because I believe that not loving or liking the work will make us not work well and I hate getting fired.
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• India
6 Apr 09
Yes dear I would have to seek somewhere else I know... Thanks for sharing your experience... And good luck to you too...
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@benny128 (3615)
6 Apr 09
unfortunatly if you cant leave your job you only have one option basically to get on with it till the situation picks up and you can get a new one, personally I have always lived my life, if I dont enjoy the work I do then theres no point in doing it no matter how much you earn, tho we dont really know your situation but if it was me I would leave my job as its obviously now affecting your home life aswell. If its at that stage then I would defo leave your job, as you work to live, not live to work.
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• India
6 Apr 09
Buddy I wud have left this work if I could but there is no possible way to get out of here... Or you can say I need to do it...even I don't want to... Well thanks a lot for responding!!!
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@buggles64 (2709)
• United States
6 Apr 09
I love teaching. I love the younger kids, and would love to have a job in the educational field. I went to school for five years, so I could work with kids. I love that kind of work. Take a look at your interests, maybe there is something that is in there where you would be able to work. If you like dogs/cats or other animals, maybe you could work at the animal shelter. If you enjoy reading/writing maybe you could do some freelancing or book reviews. Your interests will help guide you! Good luck.
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@GardenGerty (157546)
• United States
6 Apr 09
Take avid care of your health. That may be the issue. You may be not sleeping enough or eating wrong. Make a list of what you do like about your job, even if it is only the color of the walls, or your co workers. Take action. Start looking at the jobs that are out there that you could get instead. It may open your eyes as to how good you have it.
@srganesh (6340)
• India
7 Apr 09
People love to continue their work only if it yields high money and reputation.I think you are missing one out of the two.So,until you gain confidence to have a good new job,try to continue this one.After gaining more experience,you could start your own business and you will really love it.Cheers!
• India
7 Apr 09
Thanks dear!!! Really sharing our feeling with friends helps a lot... Thanks a lot to all of you!!! Have all good luck!!!
@suzzy3 (8342)
8 Apr 09
That is a dreadful situation which many have found themselves in.All I can suggest is you have something to look forward to after work, ahobby something nice for tea.All the time looking out for something else.Try to brighten up other areas of your life so work stops being so important in your life.Hope you find something else soon love suzzy3.
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