The feeling of dread rises up every Sunday night. Tomorrow is Monday morning, and tomorrow you have to go back to the job you hate.
Walking in the door every morning is defeating.
You’re overworked and unappreciated, or you’re bored and ignored.
You leave work feeling drained and its all you can do to fall into bed at the end of the night. The exhaustion of just being there takes it’s toll. You’d look for another job if you had the time or energy but you don’t.
You cringe when you see your boss’s car in the parking lot, wishing she was away and you could get some work done without her interference. Isn’t it great when your boss is out of the office? Well, today is not your lucky day.
I get it. I really do. I’ve been there. And I know how to make it better. Are you ready?
You’ve got to work with what you’ve got. At least, that’s where you start.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not talking about accepting less than you deserve. What I am talking about is getting good at tackling challenges, discovering solutions, and making the best of what’s in front of you every day.
You make the best of the job you hate because sometimes your situation improves when you improve your part in the situation. You make the best of the job you hate so you can respect yourself. You make the best of the job you hate so you can approach your next job with confidence.
Because, my friends, that’s how you begin to create a kick-ass life you’re gonna love. Now let’s get started.
How to love a job you hate
Show up
Show up every day. I mean really show up. Don’t half-ass your way through your work day.
If you’re bored at work, set challenges for yourself to keep things interesting. If you’re overwhelmed, give the task at hand 100% of your attention, one task at a time.
Make an impact
Don’t just do your job- do your best job.
Make an impact in your role, in your department, and in your organization. Make yourself an MVP.
Track your accomplishments
Keep track of your accomplishments. Not only will it come in handy at your next performance review, acknowledging your accomplishments will boost your mood and motivation.
Ask for what you need
Talk to your boss about your future. Don’t wait for your annual review- if you even get one.
Schedule a meeting with your boss and tell her what you’ve been working on. Ask for more work, or less, depending on your situation.
Ask your boss how you can exceed expectations. Want a raise? Ask your boss what it would take to get it. Ask for what you need.
Stop complaining
Complaining is the fastest way to misery.
Stop complaining about everything that’s wrong with your job. Go on a complaining diet.
Stop comparing
Sometimes you pick up the slack for your lazy co-worker who is the boss’s favorite. Sometimes you feel like you’re not good enough.
Stop comparing yourself to others and you’ll find those things don’t bother you as much as they used to.
Get gratitude
Gratitude is the quickest way to happiness.
Be thankful for your coworkers, your boss, your job. There’s always something to be thankful for.
And while we’re on the subject of being thankful, don’t forget to say thanks.
Grow professionally
Never stop growing professionally. Join a professional association or networking group. Become a Toastmaster. Take a class online. Learn a new skill. Become an expert in one area of your work.
Knowledge is its own reward, but of course you’ll also have great skills to help you move ahead when the time comes.
Grow personally
Never stop growing personally. Read books and blogs that challenge your heart and mind. Watch Ted Talks. Go to therapy. Hire a life coach.
Keep becoming the best version of you.
Plan your next bold move
Don’t languish in your job or your life. Make the most of each day, and while you’re at it, make plans for your next bold move.
You can be Ms. Sunshine and hate your job. You can be a star employee and get overlooked. You can do your best but it’s not going to change a crappy corporate culture or a bullying boss.
Do you hate your job and nothing’s going to change it? Are you stuck in a dead-end job? Have you tried everything and you continue to be passed over for promotion? Are you out of options?
It’s time to plan your next bold move, and you may need to enlist the help of a career coach. (Hey, I do that!)
I have a 100% success rate as a career coach.
I have had the honor of helping people achieve their next career move. I helped them get the job offer, the promotion, and the raise they wanted 100% of the time.
I know you want to have a fulfilling career, without stress and always being undervalued, but you struggle with clarity and confidence and a plan of how to make a career move. This is where I come in.
If your current work situation is less than what you want and what you deserve, this week I am offering a complimentary strategy session on how to uncover your next bold move and how to get there.
Contact me at chrysta@liveandlovework.com to schedule your complimentary strategy session.
Please consider this for yourself or pass this on to any friends, family or colleagues that need this kind of support. If you are a business owner and struggling with clarity and confidence about your next move or focus, this is for you, too.