I have no enthusiasm to work!

Malaysia
May 15, 2012 10:23am CST
How come? I used to be a workaholic when I was 20s, now lately I don't want to go to work, and just want to be at home mylotting and doing my own things, I think I have fed up with the people out there, all of them are no good to me, no one appreciate me except my family. I am hurt in one way or another and I am not ready to face the reality tomorrow. What will you do if you were in my shoes?
19 responses
@mikyung (2232)
• Philippines
15 May 12
Do you have friends at work? Make peace with them. I think you need to refocus - go out with your co-workers, plan for a weekend getaway - in a nice beach, travel with them, run and exercise with them - have fun with them. Also, do something worthwhile that - engage in a hobby, learn a new language or anything fun.
• Malaysia
16 May 12
We just went out for lunch, no more than that, I think they also not using the opportunity to get to know me more, I just fed up with people nowadays, it all changed since I am out of college.
• Malaysia
16 May 12
ok
@mikyung (2232)
• Philippines
16 May 12
I think you need to reach out to them. Be friendly. If still, they don't give you the chance to mingle, just wait, may be some other time. Maybe that is the best time to be passive and let life takes it's course.
• Malaysia
16 May 12
it is a nature to be a workaholic person in the early age, everybody does ! but what can keep us continue our job sincerely is a positive thinking . just let them those people with their own , how much percentages will it influences us? keep strong dear, keep your mind in the positive matter :) . if nobody appreciate you, but God does ! ***** I was in your shoes few months ago, when working in a shopping complex, marketing goods inside there . I didn't mean to expose their bad manners, but just want to spill it out . those people inside there were really a good person, but personally , I hate their speech . sometimes full of harsh words . I was a new broom there,and you understand the rest of it right ? now, I have resigned my job and started to focus in my study . how glad I am now ^^ .
• Malaysia
16 May 12
Glad that you are study now, those rude people will get their punishment someday, let us be good as long as we can. By the way, you are from Malaysia too?
• Malaysia
17 May 12
yeah, hope they will . yes, I am from Malaysia . nice to know you :)
@rekhum (2420)
• India
15 May 12
I'd not discourage myself. You might really want to find out if its you who are tired of seeing their faces. Or is it really them who avoid you. Talking about facing the reality, girl you got to be strong..I mean for how long you want to be under the tender love of your family. One day we all have our own family, don't we?
• Malaysia
16 May 12
Maybe you are right. I am tired of seeing their faces every day. I know that we must be our own someday, just that I hold on as long as I can on my family right now, escaping from problems.
@GemmaR (8517)
16 May 12
I recently made the decision to stop working for other people, and start working for myself at home. I have to say that although I have not been doing this for very long, it is one of the best things that I have ever been able to do for myself. The reason for this is that I love being able to do things at my own pace and be able to get things done when I want to do them. Because I know that I have to get eight hours of work done per day, but it doesn't matter when I get this done, so I am free to do whatever I like at certain times.
• Malaysia
16 May 12
Great for you! If I am working at home, I don't have much money to spend, if I am working outside then I can get ample money but don't happy though.
@igi266 (26)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
16 May 12
Lol, im in your shoes. Really bored of same boring work each day over and over again. On top of that boring part its low payment also, or better to say all pricer are going up and my payment stays same. Reacity tomorrow is crap, because my payment will again be same and prices will again go up. Few years ago people told that it will be better and that prices cant keep going up all the time, but it hapened and its not better at all. Thats why i dont see the point in working all day long just to survive when you cant do anything else but survive. You cant have fun because you almost have no time for that and you cant buy anything except food and pay damn bills. It is hard to find energy for all that and go to work when you dont have fun there and results of you work you almost cant see in your life. Really cant say anything good here, because i believed before that today will be better and its actually worse so what can we expect tomorrow it really scares me to imagine that.
• Malaysia
16 May 12
Yes it scares me to think that too,
• United States
16 May 12
What other interest do you have? What did you do before you started "mylotting"? We are not going to get rich "mylotting" you do know this right? Do something else you like to do...like fishing or biking or golfing or a craft maybe. If these things don't interest you, try volunteer work, it is very rewarding! Maybe volunteer at your church, local food pantry, your neighbor may need some yard work done or their car washed. I find that volunteering is very rewarding and makes me feel that I have served a purpose today. Good Luck:-)
• Malaysia
16 May 12
Before, I was a secretary, now am doing a freelance job at a market research office. I also found volunteering work is great but they don't provide money so am need money to survive, though.
@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
15 May 12
I had to do something useful and I would do in the workplace. I will perform today and it will make me happy, to hell with everyone.
• Malaysia
16 May 12
What you going to do? Let me know I am busy body...hee
@millertime (1394)
• United States
19 May 12
I think you need to examine your feelings and find out exactly why you don't want to go to work anymore. Is it the work that you don't like? Is it the people you work with? Find out what it is exactly that is making you unhappy and do something to change it. Maybe you need to look for a different job. Maybe transferring to different duties or a different department with your present employer would be enough. Working online is nice and if you can make enough money at it, then quit your job and do that full time if it's what you really want. Most people need a regular job though to make enough money to live on. If you do, I wouldn't quit just because you aren't happy with your job. A lot of people aren't really happy with their job, but they keep working because they need the income to live. Work toward making the situation better and keeping the income or find work that will make you happy.
@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
17 May 12
I'll go plan for a vacation if I were you. You need a break from all the work and stuff you do. And that includes a day off from mylot. Just let your mind at rest and think of nothing but fun. There are so many things to enjoy despite work and making money.
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
16 May 12
Well, it maybe your thinking only or your feeling only. I think you need to change your work since you are bored with current work. You need a rest also and think of what is your goal in your life and you should go to reach that goal... Working at home to earn money is not bad idea, If you can live with online income, you can do it.
• United States
19 May 12
Sounds like you're ready for a change. See what else you are interested in and if its feasible for you to do. Just be careful. :-)
• United States
15 May 12
Go for an early morning walk and drink plenty of ice water, before "Allergy" time-frames. You'll have a lot of the day, for yourself and will feel a lot better. I used to own a vehicle for 12 years and a computer (Summer 2000 to Spring 2011) and had NO PROBLEM wanting to work as I've stayed with the same jobs for 5+ years, each, but since I no longer have a Car (vandelized twice, in California, this year) and must use other resources (ex: library for 1 hour) for internet use and am Unemployed and Seeking Work, the 1st time ever, I am on Metro Bus, daily, walking and always keep my water bottle full and always eat breakfast before I head out the door. Just remember, certain family will stick by your side even if the same such family you just CAN NOT live with, but other family and friends, come and go. Walk, Walk, Walk and Water, Water, Water or Just Go To The Beach Alone Soaking Up A Lil Breeze and Nature. Waterfalls are great.
• Malaysia
16 May 12
Really, so water helps me?
• Philippines
16 May 12
IF I were in your situation, I would look for a job that would fuel my passion for working again. I think I would focus on looking for a job that I find interesting and is fit to my passion. If that is the case, I would have more enthusiasm and would no longer mind if the people around me are no good, because I will be busy doing the job I love.
• Philippines
16 May 12
maybe because you dont have any plans yet and your mind setting is that you are contented with what you have right now.
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
15 May 12
maybe it is time to look for a new job where you will be happier. sounds to me like you are just fed up with your job.
@GreenMoo (11833)
15 May 12
Appreciate that I live a somewhat unconventional lifestyle when I answer, but I would quit working for someone else and do something you enjoy. Easier to say than to do, I'm sure!
• Philippines
16 May 12
Hello wongchoiyee, maybe you need a real hobby and you're kinda getting bored already. this is something that you should let it off you're chest. I have been reading some of your discussions as you are depressed with work, and family. you needed a strong motivation that can keep living you're life as a person. I can see that you're going into struggles right now, but don't worry always think of others, who have worse situations than you
@freymind (1351)
• Philippines
16 May 12
This happened to me just last year and I'm only in my late 20's. What I did is find work @ home and left the company. Actually I didn't left because I was fed up but because my body can't take it anymore. I got really sick and that prompted me to leave a crazy work environment (call center). I'm not suggesting for you to leave the company but if you can find another job that can satisfy you, it will not hurt you but might fulfill you. Sometimes people are working in jobs not really suited for them that is why the enthusiasm or the love for the work isn't there. I hope you think about this and its not healthy to be in an environment where you are not appreciated. Good luck.
@ur4mae (217)
• Philippines
15 May 12
Once in a while I feel like not working too. Going on vacation helps. Time off from work can give you time to think and reassess your career and your relationships with your colleagues. Sometimes your relationships with others get strained because of personal factors or personal emotions.