I hate my job, do you?
@ihatemyjob123 (30)
Philippines
January 20, 2009 7:05pm CST
Does life seem unfair to you? Then your job is probably unfair, too.{sigh}I had always wanted to work for myself{haha} - what a dream. But up until now I am still a lowly employee - in a job I hate.
My question is, do you also hate your job? I blogged about my job here:http://ihatemyjob123.wordpress.com
Yes, links are not allowed if they are referrals but since this is just a blog with absolutely no referrals then I think this is valid. I once was an old member of this forum - so I know the rules but I'd love to seek anonymity for this job-hating thing is a sensitive employee-employer matter LOL.
So, do you hate your job or are you really really happy that you are in it?
9 responses
@daydreamer20 (1688)
• Malaysia
21 Jan 09
I thought links are not allowed, even if it's not a referral since it might be a malicious link? Anyway, if you really hate your job, then just find another job. What is stopping you from doing that then? Remember that life is short and there's no point making yourselves miserable. If you don't like it, change. If you cannot change, then force yourselves to like it.
I used to be in your situation, but I've managed to brainwash myself.
By the way, working for yourself might not be as good as you think it is. Grass is always greener on the other side. Go read the book "E-myth". It helped me a lot and maybe it'll help you too.
@crimsonladybug (3112)
• United States
21 Jan 09
Links which are relevant to the discussion are actually encouraged:
Make sure to post useful links in discussions when necessary to provide authoritative guidance or to refer to a third party article.
@ihatemyjob123 (30)
• Philippines
21 Jan 09
Thanks crimsonladybug :D
To daydreamer,
If you read my post, you will see the reasons why I am stuck with my job - I have a two-year contract to finish it or else I have to pay the company about 6 or 7 months worth of my salary. I guess I really have no other choice but to stay and ride it till the end. :D Thanks for the advice. As I have said, the working for myself is a far off dream but at least I wouldn't have a boss :D
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
21 Jan 09
I[i] love my previous job, I really enjoy it and I also enjoy with the people I was working with! It was a very healthy environment, no pressure and everyone is friendly! I need to quit when I got married!
I am not working this time but looking for job and that is one of my prayers, to find a job which I love to do and people are supportive and friendly! It is very significant to have a great relationship with the rest of the employees! [/i]
@ihatemyjob123 (30)
• Philippines
26 Jan 09
:D I can relate with that. I loved my previous job but also quit because I got married and want to be with my husband.
@6precious102 (4043)
• United States
21 Jan 09
It wouldn't matter what the job was or is, I'm just burned out with working, period, and would love to retire. Due to debts that's not going to happen any time soon, so I'm glad I have a job which I like more than the one I had before this one.
@rymebristol (1808)
• Philippines
21 Jan 09
[i]my past jobs i can say that i hate it...why?
because we don't have any basic salary, only through commission basis plud we don't have any incentives for good performance. i was hoping that it was the perfect job for me but i was wrong and too late to realize that i was just wasting my time staying in this kind of a work.
there's no fulfillment in any work if you personally feel that you hate it!
now i can say that i do enjoy and actually i love my new work/career now as a Medical Transcriptionist. i do my have my very reason to keep up on this industry.first because of the high compensation, and the fact that after spending 2 years in this career i will have the chance to work in the U.S. since all of the transactions here are being outsource from the U.S.
also i want to take this career by heart because i am planning to take up medicine soon enough.[/i]
@ihatemyjob123 (30)
• Philippines
26 Jan 09
That is definitely good news for you! I am thinking of finding a new job, too.
@lunaticguy (30)
• Philippines
21 Jan 09
i don't hate my job...it's more like of i hate the job environment...it's so boring...which will make me feel bored about my job in the long run...
i work in the IT field...
@ihatemyjob123 (30)
• Philippines
26 Jan 09
Good for you ;O) as for me, it's more on I hate the environment and the restrictions/circumstances around the job.
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
21 Jan 09
It really helps if you at least like what you're doing. I really hate my previous job and I couldn't wait to leave (but I actually did). It looked good at the beginning but just 2 weeks into it and all the bad things start to happen. Delayed salary, incompetent management (not all of them but majority), too much favoritism, pathetic benefits (yep, I have to pay them monthly to get health cards), unfriendly environment, and the list goes on. The only good thing I could remember is that they gave me the chance to work with them. But it really didn't work out. Time to look for a better job. Who knows? The next one could be something I really love.
@ihatemyjob123 (30)
• Philippines
21 Jan 09
I had actually loved my previos job but quit so I could stay with my family. I din't regret leaving as I prefer to be with my husband but I am thinking of devoting my time on online jobs where my time is not restricted.
@ihatemyjob123 (30)
• Philippines
21 Jan 09
I am paid more than 50% of the minimum but the job conditions and restrictions are crazy and the benefits are too scarce {sigh}. Yes, doing it below minimum sucks more than my job but I guess we're stuck.
@clarasy (6)
• Indonesia
21 Jan 09
Hi,
I hate my Job in my old company because many of people in that company were not friendly with each other, but now i get my new job in the new company, n i love my Job so much as a seller (marketing division), i feel that this world is colorfull, i m very very happy...thanks for this time to share about what i feel :) :)
@ihatemyjob123 (30)
• Philippines
21 Jan 09
It is good that you found a good job where you are happy. I am crossing my fingers that I'd be able to find that before the year ends.