ADVICE:TIPS TO DEAL WITH THE JOB YOU DON'T LIKE

We find ourselves in a job we don’t enjoy, a job that is not in our career field or a job that leaves us counting down the minutes until we can clock out and go home for the day. It’s just a natural part of life and a natural part of creating the career of our dream, but that doesn’t mean we have to suffer day in day out. Here are my tips on how to deal with a job you don’t like.

Go to work with a good attitude. Whether you want to be there or not, having a positive attitude is huge. Our emotions are contagious and if we’re running around work filled with negativity, it’s going to rub off on those around us too thereby, creating a negative and hostile place to be. On the flip side, showing up to job smiling and happy also rubs off on others and before you realize it, it might not be such a bad place after all.

Recognize that a job does not equal a bad life. We spend around forty hours a week at our job, so it’s so easy to fall down the hole that we don’t enjoy what we’re doing or where or who we’re working for. But it’s important to remember that a bad job does not equal a bad life. Take a moment to equalize the other aspects that you love about your life and remember that our jobs are only a slice of pie.

Take time for you. Make time for yourself out side of work. Focus on what you need to improve in your job, your career, life and make time for that. If you’re in a better place outside the office then you will definitely be at the better place at the office.

Remember it is not permanent. While you don’t want to be the one known as the “job hopper” at the end of the day, remember this job doesn’t have to be forever. Allow this to be a stepping stone, a moment to learn and a platform to take you where you want to be. Also, when you get all that you can out of it or can’t take it any longer, know that it’s okay to leave.

Keep looking. If you want out, then you have to work for it! If you’re in the wrong career field, keep looking for jobs and opportunities in your field and apply for them. Reach out to those you know in your industry, make those connections and keep pushing forward. If you don’t try to find a new and better job, you never will.

So, if you find yourself in the situation of not loving your current job, take a step back, follow this tips and I’m sure when you walk into the office tomorrow, you’ll be in a much better place to tackle the day.