Have you ever started a 'hate-on' for a job?

hate your job even more - hate-on for current job
@bounce58 (17387)
Canada
March 9, 2011 11:30pm CST
I think I am in-between jobs. I say 'I think' because although I haven't signed anything yet, I've already agreed a start date on another job. And as much as I am getting excited for the new opportunity, I think I am beginning to develop a 'hate-on' for my current job. I know I have to be professional and not burn any bridge, but I can't seem to find the enthiusasm to do all of my regular tasks. Question is... Have you ever felt this way? Aside from the regular hate for your current job, have you ever developed more hate for it because you know you're leaving? Or should I just keep all my feelings on hold until I finalize everything?
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11 responses
• United States
14 Mar 11
Trying to keep honest feelings inside is hard but you should remain professional but you cn slow down. That's what I did whenever there was stupidity about. Instead of fuming or saying anything I would regret or just out right quitting, I just slowed down. Instead of doing my best , I just did " enough" I never hated my job but I have done a mini strike , i.e. slow down. Best of luck with your new job. I hope you will like it.
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• United States
16 Mar 11
You are so welcome!
• United States
22 Aug 11
TRhanks for the best response. I hope things are ok now.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
15 Mar 11
That's the best idea yet! Instead of frustrating myself, I could indeed just slow down. And just do enough to get by. Not really to call attention upon myself, but barely enough to not really hate my current job. Thanks Sarah!
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
10 Mar 11
You never know how life turns around and bites you. I would do my job diligently and well to the last moment as I may have to contact the company again for a reference - or may even go back and work for them one day at a higher level. Keep your integrity to the end.
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@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
14 Mar 11
Thanks for the advice cynthiann! Yes, this company I am in right now is well known for taking back employees that have already moved on. And when these people came back, they went to higher level positions. If I play my cards right, I might just do that someday. And thanks for the response.
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
10 Mar 11
Congrats on finding a new job! I hope you will be much happier! I'm sure your feelings stem from knowing you're finally out of there. So when is your last day?
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@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
14 Mar 11
Thank you so much! I haven't given my notice here yet. But I've already given a tentative start date on the other job. It isn't until next month. I would like to give the people here all the support they need until they could find my replacement. In the meantime, I guess I just have to tough it out.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
10 Mar 11
Hi bounce Well, I would say - "It is good to be a rebel at times... but many a times, joining the crowd is better and easy way to go" - I appreciate your being open but right now it is you who is in need. Finalize everything is the right way to go as there will be Your Loss involved if you start to rebel out. Again, right now, as you have another job at hand, you might not be looking into the aspects that this job really helped you kind of thing when you were hunting out for a job and landed up here... Think this too before you plan to activate the rebel. Take care
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
14 Mar 11
If I can help, I would not like to activate the 'rebel'. This company that I am in right now is very well known for hiring back their old employees. I would like to think that somewhere down the road, for the right opportunity, I may want to come back. Thanks thesids!
@ddaguno (3107)
• Philippines
10 Mar 11
I would say that it is normal for you to lose interest on your current job if you are looking forward to start with a new one. However, it is also completely unfair to your current company. YOu might not like to work anymore but just to be fair, you should keep things in order for a smooth transition and hand over.
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@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
14 Mar 11
Yes I should. I'm trying to be as professional as I could. I don't start on the new job until over a month from now. So even though some of the details in this current job irk me, I take comfort in the thought that soon I wouldn't have to deal with this things anymore. Thanks.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
10 Mar 11
well, if you are resigning from a job, you have to keep your feelings to yourself and leave without antagonizing anyone from your former office. Remember, you will need their clearances of all your accountabilities before you can formally leave them. You will somehow also need their good comments on you if ever your new job realizes that they have to background check on you.
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@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
14 Mar 11
I worked there before, so I know about getting clearances. Thankfully, that practice is not done here. You just have to put in your notice, and tough it out until you leave. I try not to antagonize anyone here. This current company of mine is well known for re-hiring old employees. Somewhere down the road, they might want me back, and it would be great if I didn't burn any bridges.
@dainy1313 (2370)
• Leon, Mexico
10 Mar 11
Yes Bounce58 but as this job is my life and I donĀ“t have any more options I just try to love it... I am talking about house chores... I decided since ever to be an stay-at-home mom. So, you can imagine my job. I worked alone in house chores til I went to hospital. Since then a girl helps me with the hard chores. And I attend fewer chores than before, and I set up an e-shop. If I begin thinking in my collegues and if I compare myself with other working moms, I feel frustrated and I hate my job. But then I have to take inner courage to love my daily job. Congrats for you and your new job. Be patience, time will arrive to say goodbye to this job. Just profit of your last days there, before you miss it, and your coworkers fellows. Blessings!... Dainy
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
15 Mar 11
Thanks Dainy. I actually think that house chores are the hardest things to do. I try to avoid it at home as much as I could. It would be great if I could afford to have somebody do it for me, but alas! I have to do it myself. Blessings to you too!
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
11 Mar 11
I have often thought..if I get another job there are a few people that I am just going to tell what is what.. Then I calm down..lol..I think it is very wise of you to maintsin the bridge. We never know what the future holds and I think the more bridges we keep intact..the better. I hope that your new job is one that you love.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
16 Mar 11
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
15 Mar 11
Actually, the new job that I am going to, is my previous company. They've just offered me a better/higher position that I couldn't refuse. This is a great example of not burning the bridge when I left them more than 5 years ago. Who knows, I might also come back here again, if the offer is right. Thanks Jen!
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
13 Mar 11
It is hard to not start to really dislike your current job when you know that you are going to be leaving, I remember feeling the exact same thing when I was working as a nursing assistant at one of the local hospitals. I pretty much knew that I was going to be leaving and it got to the point that I couldn't stand to get out of bed and go to work in the morning. However, I wouldn't let anyone else know your feelings until everything has been finalized.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
15 Mar 11
That's the exact feeling I am going through. I don't have the job offer in my hand yet, so I can't really afford to make my head swell just yet. So, in the meantime, I'm just holding my breath. I told the new company that I'll start there in a month's time, so it would still be a while before I could exhale. Thanks.
• United States
11 Mar 11
I tend to give it my all at the end there when I am leaving a job. Somehow I find that I want to not only be remembered about how great I was during the entire time I was an employee but about my loyalty in the end. Probably because I never personally left a bad job, I lasted long at most of mine and anytime I did leave it was almost bitter sweet for advance to a new one.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
15 Mar 11
It is also going to be bitter sweet when I leave this current job of mine. Inspite of all the not-so-good things here, there are other stuff that I are great, that I sometimes take for granted, that will not be in the new job. And I would like to leave an open door too. Just in case there is a way back here after a few years, so I 'have' to give it my all too.
@rose1224 (15)
• Cambodia
20 Mar 11
I have experienced this feeling when I want to quit with my present job because of too much pressure. Feeling of being abused in such a way that I am "overworked but underpaid"
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
26 Mar 11
Hello rose1224. Usually when I get the feeling that I am 'overworked but underpaid', is the time I start looking for a new one. Maybe you should too! Thanks and goodluck!