I hate, HATE my job!

[sweetpeamom25]

As the subject states, I hate my job. I wake up in the morning and dread going into work. I get to work and I have to fight back tears most of the day. I work for a small company and have been there a little over 3 years. I’m stuck in a role that I hate and the individual who manages the office is very rude, manipulative and chauvinistic. Males are valued and females are not. I end up with all the work that people feel is beneath them or they do not have time for. People have been let go, and a lot of their duties have fallen on me because no one else will volunteer. I don’t volunteer; it’s just given to me regardless of what I say. I’ve asked for help numerous times and I’m told that everyone is too busy, and certain tasks that I do are a distraction for other people and they would not be able to get their work done. Really? I can’t remember the last time I was caught up with my work, I’m always behind. In a staff meeting I commented that I was feeling like I had too much on my plate and could use some help, our office mgr. reminded me that I had taken a vacation day recently.

I’m looking for a new job, but as well all know, that takes time. How do I get through the days without being miserable? How can I go in and do my job and not let it take everything out of me. On the weekends all I’m thinking about is how I will be dreading Monday. I can hardly enjoy me time away from the office. This is taking so much out of me.

[jlschlangen]

Yikes. I don't really have any good suggestions. I feel for you. Hang in there, good luck, best wishes to you.

[apryllraye87]

What kind of work do you do Sweetpea? My work will be hiring soon and depending on your experience/pay expectation you might like it!

PM me if you're interested.

[bumblebee23]

I was kinda in this situation too. I was so sick of my job but wanted to stay because I was in school too and it worked well with my school schedule. I graduated, got married, and quite. I almost didn't stay for my 2 weeks because I hated going in so much but I did....I needed the money because I didn't have another job lined up.

You are looking which is good. Just tell youself you won't be there forever. There is an end in site. Stop stressing about your workload and just tell yourself if nobody will help you you will get done what you are capable of getting done and if the you don't get to the rest that's just how it is.

[merrr]

I'm there with you!!! No wise words but know that you're not alone.

[dara1012]

Hang in there. I have no great suggestions, other than keep looking and try to focus on the positive (like your job allows you a roof over your head, food, etc.)

[ilovemybooboo]

I was there a few months ago too (read my old posts even!). I was in a high-paying job for 7 years and just got fed up with it and my bosses, so I went down to part-time and it still didn't help! So I took the plunge and just quit! I stayed home with my DD for a month and then an amazing opportunity came to me close to home (I was driving an hour to work, now my commute is 6 minutes), and it's a small company with 2 women and our husband/wife bosses. It is amazing! Yes, I took over a 50% paycut, BUT it's close to home, and I love what I do and love my co-workers for ONCE in my life! It took a while to get over the fact that I could have kept a job making a lot of money, but everyone hated working there so it was never a positive atmosphere, life is too short to hate what you do all day. And I don't know if this is the job I will have for the next 10 years, but right now it's working great for me and my family. I would write down things you like to do in your spare time and go from there. I started by doing that, and then went back to what my degree is and looked for jobs around my house. It turned out that I get to do a lot of the things I like to do in my spare time (organizing) at work and also use my degree.

[laurac]

Oh, that's a terrible feeling! My stomach hurts for you just reading that!

I agree with Vic. Really pound the pavement. Anything to get you out of that awful situation. You are only one person and can only do so much. If people give you things, well, you can't say when you'll get to it but you'll let them know when it's complete. And some of your job 'bothers' other people? Like shredding or something? I'd do it anyway. and OFTEN! *hee hee*.

Praying for you and a speedy resolution!