We’ve all had those days where you feel so frustrated at work that you just want to scream or cry or both. Maybe you’re dealing with a client or coworker who drives you crazy Or you’ve got a boss who’s critical or demanding Or the commute is killing you Or the work itself is so frustrating you feel like you just can’t take it anymore. When you’re miserable at work it’s easy to carry those negative feelings around with you all the time. A bad day at work can easily turn into an evening of snapping at your partner for every little thing even when all you wanted was to just have a nice evening at home after a crappy day. Which just leaves you feeling worse. And the frustration can double when your irritation at your current job is draining all the energy you need to plan how you’re…
Tag: survive your job
At one point or another most of us have a job we want to escape. Not surprisingly, many of my clients come to me wanting out of their jobs ASAP. But as important as it is to do work you love, it’s not always possible to leave that old job right away. You might have financial obligations, want to build up some savings before you take the leap, or you just might not know what you want to do instead. So what do you do in the meantime, when you dread going to work and feel like your soul is being slowly sucked from your body every day that you’re there? As someone who was unhappy in more jobs than I’d like to count, here are some strategies for not just surviving but finding some happiness in your day. As a side note, if your job situation is truly toxic…