I think I already Lost It!

Philippines
July 28, 2011 3:18am CST
I think I already lost my heart for Job. I am not happy anymore, waiting for tasks to do, waiting, waiting, waiting, and waiting, and then when you rest, there are the work, work, work, work, on time of rest. I think I got some anxieties I hope not, Whenever I am not doing anything, I feel so scared and fearful because I might hear bad comments about me again. I do what I think is best for my Job, I serve beyond my jurisdiction and give 100%. But I am not satisfied on how they motivate me to work i mean my managers, I think they don't motivate me. My works are always, rejected, because they are one sided. My opinions are contradicted. There is only one person being heard in the room, only their opinion counts and i felt not existing. And when problem arises, all fingers are in my face, i am always the one to blame, not reminding and following up they say, even though i always remind them but disregard me, saying next time. I stopped giving all my best i knew i lost it, I stopped giving initiatives I don't want to be rejected anymore, in the end non of my efforts were acknowledged. I feel sorry for myself and more often i felt so useless, I am just sitting here waiting for schedules to come, and sending reports of schedules and just waiting..in vain... There are lot of issues in this place, and I find myself the shock absorber, I wanted to remind them, I am not made shock proof. Have you also felt something like this? Like you lost your heart for your job.?What did you do about it?
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12 responses
• Philippines
29 Jul 11
Things like this come when we are not happy of what we do. Work is what sustains us but it strains us down to our last drop of blood without it giving something back then it is not working for us. Maybe the work environment you are into is showing you signs you must ponder and think. Think if its helping you help yourself, does your work help you grow as a professional? What you are yearning for is a pat in the back and motivation from someone worth it. Good luck.
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• Philippines
29 Jul 11
Every thing happens for a reason and in every situation I am into I learn something, I think they are really not satisfied and thought their kind of appraisal is not worth of the job I do, that's what in their mind I know, but the job I give and the level of their standards in evaluating a job is not based on performance, it's in credentials, that's the reason i know they see me useless. I also thought if this will happened they should have not hired me at all... but in any case I am still trying, and lessen my expectation in their appraisal and wait for my expiration date.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
29 Jul 11
You're just burn out. When you're not happy in your workplace anymore, try to find for another job if it would be easy. I was like that before and several times my husband told me to quit that company but i couldn't find the heart to do so because every time i try to, my boss would beg and would tell me that he needed my service there. But finally i did give up and now i'm happy working at home and earning more than i could in that company.
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• Philippines
29 Jul 11
My boyfriend told me that I should resign next year and find another job, I just do not know how to explain t to my boss, or will he ever understand what is "burn out". and i am afraid he will, since i still do not have options to go, because I still need this job, i think this, kind of part times could help me out find another, but i think after this either it will end soon or later I will not get any boss but myself haha, I just need some good sites who will really pay me:)
• Philippines
28 Jul 11
Hello jelminrie. First of all, welcome to myLot. I am really sorry to know that you are facing this kind of situation right now. I know there are really some instances in our lives that we get rejected and neglected from the people whom we worked with. Just think that this is only a trial in your life. You know jelminrie, sometimes when we encountered some trials, it rather made us strong. Trials are not the reason for us to give up but a challenge to improve ourselves. GOD is with you and he will be there always to guide you throughout the pain and fears that you are feeling right now. When you feel that you are always being neglected, rejected, blamed, and contradicted by your co-workers, not to mention that you gave your 100% best for your job, then I do not think there is still a need for you to continue your current job. I know this is a hard decision to make as this would mean leaving your co-teammates whom you have already built a relationship but as what they are doing to you right now, it seems that you are not even important for the company. Just keep holding and have faith in GOD. Honestly, from my heart, I really do not want you to give up your present job. I really hope and pray that there will be a miracle from GOD that one day, they will realize how important you are in the company and that you are an asset in the success of your company. I will be praying for you tonight jelminrie with the hope that everything will really turn okay from your end. I am hoping that you will be able to build a wonderful relationship with you co-teammates at work. Right now, always think that there are a lot of people out there who are very proud and happy to have you in their lives and that is your family, friends, and loved ones. Take care always. May GOD's love and protection be with you always jelminrie and Happy mylotting!
• Philippines
29 Jul 11
You have a very good heart Jelminrie. Despite of the negative things that you faced from your current job, you are still willing to stay and work with your teammates and manager because of your kind heart and care for them. Even though others may not be able to see how generous you are as an employer, one thing for sure, GOD will really bless you for your unselfish love and support for your company. Yes Jelminrie, I did pray for you last night and I will always continue to pray for you. I believe that prayer is a way that we can talk to GOD and ask for some help and guidance and I have a great faith in GOD that he will hear all our sentiments in life. Like your loved ones do, I will also be here to support you and I hope that you will be able to overcome these challenges and trials in your life. Always remember that GOD is with you and He will never leave you nor forsake you in times of your troubles and needs. Take care always and GOD bless.
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• Philippines
31 Jul 11
HI, Thank you, I appreciate it a lot, this day i did not think of that, I just focused to God and leave to Him everything, He is much able to do things for me, :), I am glad you are a good friend here in myLot. Lately in our worship I just felt God will do things and renewed me again, whenever something like this happen again and still not ready to go for another job I am still lucky I have God where I can lift all my burdens thank you and may God always bless you...SHALOM,
• Philippines
29 Jul 11
Hi braveheart, A lot of thanks I hope you have prayed for me last night, I had troubles falling asleep, i read your comment last night but not able to answer, my internet connection expired, anyways,I do see it as a trial and I know will over come this with the help of God as he always do. God is so sufficient ans faithful to me, as I typed my answer to you, I realized He's being with me for almost 3 and 1/2 years of my stay here, I don't even want to be in this company, because of the feedbacks of others worked n here, and the last person whom i replaced, the last person who stayed in this position is a friend of mine and I know the negatives she got in here, that's why I really do not like to apply for this job before, I am the 7th in this position and I think the longest person who stayed here was the the first person who attended this position and the last before me, gladly I beat the record of her stay for 2 1/2 years, and that's how God sustains my strength and renew my Spirit in this job. God did not stop being with me I know, I just felt I am human and has limitations, I still asked for his guidance over and over but seems He still want me to stay, and I can't just leave the job for so many reasons,On my first month through the years I really wanted to leave this, but I am still saying that until now, and I can't get out, maybe because I love my team, and this helps me, financially and deeper reasons: I think my heart can not contain to leave my manager and get back from the start of hiring through training and etc. And almost everyone do that to him and i know he feels pain because of that, He is alone and old and his family is residing outside of the country and has a lot of burdens, so if i am going to leave him because of this reason, I know he will feel so bad, with any other valuable reason maybe, or I'll just add more patience n my cup even though it's spilling already. On the other hand I am considering any other job just in case I can't really stand it anymore, and when God says I should go, For now I think, I just have to pray hard I guess to be renewed and recharged.:) It's hard to fight this thing :) Thank You
@thetis74 (1525)
28 Jul 11
I am very sorry to hear that. I guess that if you are not happy being their just look for another job because that might just stress you out. You will only suffer if you stay. You deserve somewhere your efforts are recognized otherwise it will be all just for nothing. There, you will be stale and they will make you look like a fool. You have your own self worth. In there you can never be yourself with your job. Don't worry if you would lose your heart for a job worth losing. Good luck. I wish you all the best.
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• Philippines
29 Jul 11
Hi, Thanks you are right, every thing you said are true, but it is just so hard for me to go and leave. I love the people here. I am praying for the right time, and I hope it will be soon and not so hard for all of us. Now I am just doing what I know still is best though so hard.
@viju0410 (2286)
• India
28 Jul 11
There are certain instances that make us upset. At work it is very difficult for one person to satisfy the managers that in turn give us no job satisfaction. do not lose hope and try to talk to the Human resource person about your problems or take it to the next level. Try to read some motivational stories and never feel sorry for yourself. it is not you who has invited troubles so just wait and let it pass thru. if god has made come to you he will make you through it too. Be calm for a while and just do what's asked to do so, take a step backward and two steps ahead.. the managers will definitely notice the difference. best wishes..
• Philippines
29 Jul 11
"Take one step backward and two steps forward" I liked this, thank you so much Yeah I'll just let it through anyways there will be end in this :), I know God will help me, Thanks much.
28 Jul 11
just ignore those bad criticism from other in your office. just do what you can and don't ask for their approval, some people are like that they always criticize even if they are not really that good. they criticize because they are threatened or insecure about you,maybe that's there reason. as they said you cannot please every one even if you already gave your best. cheer up!
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• Philippines
29 Jul 11
Hi, Thanks, yes they are threatened and insecure, I know had built a skill of ignoring them, but the more I do, the deeper they insult me, they use my credentials, not my performance. I do not have advanced education like them, who graduated masters etc. in a prestigious schools that's why they can make my manager believe i am not doing any job.Still trying to cope.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
29 Jul 11
Sometimes we go through this stage in our lives. When we first set foot in our work, we are always ready, seemed really eager to learn, so curious and excited about what's ion store for us... When we get to see the life at our work, we get to be too easy going everday, we already know what we are going to expect so we lost the drive.. often we find ourselves in a situation where we do not feel we like being with our workmates anymore because we have not developed a good bond, a friendship bond with them. I think its always most of what is happening to those who lose their drive to go to work and to work better...
• Philippines
29 Jul 11
Working relationship is essential in a job, so when we loose it we also loose the energy to work, who wants to go to work when you see frowning face, but mine they're all lovely, but some people...
@garson (884)
• United States
8 Aug 11
Like some comments here, be grateful that you have a job today. Do what you can and try to look for another one. How long have you been working at the job? Do you work independently all the time or you collaborate with others?
• Philippines
19 Aug 11
I do both garson sometimes i work on independently depending on what task i have but sometimes I have to collaborate with others so i can finish my task.
@laniekins (4579)
• Philippines
28 Jul 11
I exactly feel the way you do right now although we have some indifference went it comes to reason. I lost my appetite to work now, just today I follow-up to my boss my salary additional of 22 pesos a day which was released by DOLE and effective last June. I told him about that and it looks like he doesn't believe me so I handed him the printed article together with Health card proposal. Yes, we don't even have an health card and insurance for me cause I do fieldwork. I also feel sometimes that I look like their nanny, things like that. I felt that my hardwork is not rewarded by its value considering I am a pioneer. I seldom do leave and I go to work early. I just felt that I had enough and I guess I deserve better than this.
• Philippines
29 Jul 11
There are just employees who are not really "seen" in a company, lets just cheer our selves up, and think we are a hero in the company, giving more receiving less,and the can't be successful without us, so if we demand our standards they will be broke so they owe us big things hehe, just kidding, i want to make you smile, anyway the bible says it's better to give than to receive, i just thought of it, I do not like to add charcoal on our burning problem with our job, this time I wanted also to inspire you just all these who gave their comments do, Lets cheer up and think OUR REWARD IS IN HEAVEN,and its BIG, MANY, AND OVER FLOWING, in time, we will receive our GOLD REWARDS.:)
@laniekins (4579)
• Philippines
29 Jul 11
I understand you, but for my personal ordeal, I have the right to choose if I still stay or not. I think almost 3 years is enough, I've even give up my health just to conform with my job. I work to live and to learn, I've learned good and know I need to think of my future that I cannot get from here. I wanted to save money, I need to have healthcard, everybody needs it which is lack in our office. I will try to search for other opportunities, if God's will I will pursue it, if not I will just accept my faith on continue working here and pray for the better.
• Philippines
31 Jul 11
Hi, Just like other's have said, if you can't stand the pressure anymore and the job doesn't bless you as well, let's look for another one and you're right let us not leave without sure job to go..God will help us for sure
@murkie (1103)
• Philippines
28 Jul 11
i feel the same way, though in a different cause. i no longer have the enthusiasm to wake up early in the morning and commute to work. partly because of boredom, partly bacause of discrimination, and mainly due to low salary. the process would be like this: first, you do your very best. second, nobody even notice. third, you lose your enthusiasm and start becoming careless. fourth, evaluation time comes. and then, since you were already so sloppy at that period, your record already being so negative, they'll blame you for it. if only the hard work was noticed in the first place, the company would have had a very productive employee.
@murkie (1103)
• Philippines
29 Jul 11
maybe you should be looking for another company. be careful though, because what you have left, you may also get into in your new company.
• Philippines
29 Jul 11
Yeah, that's true!Other employees do not know how to feel for their employees, they only wanted the good reputation out of your job, but your efforts are not acknowledged.
@RitterSport (2451)
• Lippstadt, Germany
12 Dec 11
hi dear Jelminrie, I hope the situation is better and more bearable for you by now. No one deserves to be misused as the shock absorber for the others and being rejected all the time. I am working at my place now for 19 years and its much of the same thing here as it is with you. Others have a much better status, earn more and also can do as they like, their shortcomings like superficial work are overlooked and they are praised for working as quickly as they do. I am not superficial in my work but I am taken for granted, work is heaped up for me with no respect to the fact I only hold a part time job and am not there full time. I dont do much about these things cause I am not in the position to change things there. No one would listen to me so I better not say anything. Remember you cant change the others you only can change your own attitude to it. I cant quit the job as we need my income but I have stopped taking these things to my heart. The main thing is that i can say at the end of a work day my work was good enough for them and thats it.
@koperty3 (1876)
28 Jul 11
it's sound that you have "burn out" syndrome. It's happened even to the best. If you feel that you are not happy with the job you do and you are not appreciated why won't you think about changing your job? Also you could visit psychologist it helps sometimes as " burn out" syndrome is psychologically state of our mind. As for me yes I had it one time and finally straggling with everything I decide to change my job. But that was years ago. Now I work for myself and I'm passionate of my job. I wish you all the best.
• Philippines
29 Jul 11
Hi, I think so this is a burn out syndrome, but I do not like to claim it as it is a psychological problem, I will just ask God about it, honestly I am afraid of doctors. I'll change my job and maybe just work for myself too, I'm planning to put up a small business after my contract in here, but I guess that is 6 six more years to go..:(