My job & I . Are you satisfeid of your job ?
102797
Nope.  I'm bored out of my mind.  In the beginning it was nice, because I was learning new things (I'm a programmer), but for the longest time, its all basically been maintenance and tech support.
738644
First of all, I appreciate you to think about this and ask a question openly here. That shows you have recognized a problem and willing to do something about it. That is a big step. This is a tough question and I will do my best to answer briefly.\n\nYou are going to do few things to understand yourself. Here are my suggestions. 1) Think calmly and deeply (while driving, while taking a bath or whatever brings you that concentration) on what where the times you were happy doing your job. You have to go back in time in your current job, in your previous jobs, and even in other activities that you may be involved in. Start jotting down notes. 2) Start analyzing those events and you will find a common pattern such as "I am very happy when I interact with customers a lot at work" or "I am very happy researching and analyzing a problem all by myself and coming up with ideas". 3)Think about what makes you upset or bored in your current situation - Is it because your boss does not respect your inputs? Too much office politics? Personal problems? 4) You just do not like your job -- may be your job demands a lot of interaction with customers but you do not enjoy that. 5) You think you are not compensated well? - may be a lost promotion or you feel that your friends who do similar work get paid much more? It could be even as simple as you do not enjoy flexibility in office timings whereas your personal demands need it. \n\nOnce you have given thought to these things, you will feel confident. Ask your boss for some time to talk in depth. Prepare yourself well for the meeting so that you are to the point and explain what gets you excited and what keeps you motivated. Good luck.
907963
I have a job like that: pleasing my BF.  I put in my time 3X a week, it's a duty but also a pleasure and I am not compensated monetarily for it, at least not directly.  That would make me a ho.  LOL.
727309
Wobble wobble brrrrip oooompah ooooopah ahhhh. \n\nI wantttttttttttttttttttttttttttt the job  He, he. Is it mine???????????
623206
sound like your tired of you job? maybe ask for a new position?
443168
Whatever gives you gratification.  Money, Power, focus, status, involvement, coworkers, Boss, commute, nature of the job etc.  However, some people can't be pleased! They are complainers and complaning is what makes them happy. So if you have some of these make sure you give them more to complain about.  The more you give them the happier they are. They don't show it really but deep inside they are really happy.
820709
work is always easier if it's fun.  If you don't enjoy your job, keep looking until you do.
858784
No. \n\nThe long answer...\nNothing was available in my area of study when I finished school so I took the job that paid relatively well.\nIt's a physical job with little mental activity which leads to pains and boredom.\nIt's a lousy environment which compounds the resentment built up over the years... now there's a feeling of being trapped with old skills.\nConstantly tackling being grateful for the employment and being disappointed with each work day. I really shouldn't complain.\nI know it's up to me to change the situation but it's terribly difficult to leave the security of a steady income.\nI guess that's why vacations are so sweet and hobbies are important.
309445
Yes, I would go. I love my job, but I would retire when my boss could replace me! My new career would be to enjoy life!
1187614
I actually used to like the new job I have.  The pay sucks and no benefits but the work was pleasant enough and the coworkers nice.  HOwever I have a manager from Hell and everyone hates her and alot of them are quitting.   I dread the days I have to work with her as it only takes a few minutes for her to make me look stupid.  I am relatively new and always ask  before I take on a project that I am usure of and it seems to tick her off.  So I know what you mean.   Before I used to work for a discount department store and I hated working every weekend.
963173
No not now ive got a new job and all three of my bosses are lovely!! they actually treat you like a human being!I \n\nMy ex boss though she was evil! she even had a mini me! she wouldnt allow you to go to the toilet, call in sick (or be ill in general actually) you wernt allowed to talk look like you were having fun or take time off!\n\nI just hope my last employers rot in hell for what they put me through!\n\nI
648995
If you dread going to work every morning and when you are at work you find that you are usually feeling unhappy, it is definitely not the right job for you.  on average people spend nearly 1/3 of their lives (and nearly 1/2 of their waking hours) at work, so it's best to love your job!
145172
No, I would rather not work. All the years I spent working I never got to know myself, my family, and my whole life revoved around it. I always had crap bosses who were addicted to their little bit of power, etc. Im glad Ive retired.
361588
No I hate my job. My current position is extremely stressful with little or no chance of advancement. However I am also in the process of opening up my own business. It will be doing something that I not only enjoy immensely, but am very good at doing. It will probably be just as stressful but for different reasons. It is definitely scary jumping out there on your own, but if I fail, it will be no ones fault but my own and at least I say that I gave it a shot.
280609
Excellant. But I had to leave the job, because:\n\nI didn't gel well with the organization/I wasn't interested in the job/...
1040310
i enjoy what i do!!!!--i don,t wake up dreading going to work !!!!--i think it shows --when people are enjoying their work!!!
672882
Is the boss complimenting you on your performance?\n\nAre you getting along well with your co-workers?\n\nAre you happy in your job and do you feel that you are doing your job to the best of your ability?