What To Do When Your Job Just SUCKS

What To Do When Your Job Just SUCKS

Lots of people dislike their job, that’s why they call it work and not drink a margarita at the beach, right!?!  But some of you are working at places that you actually LOATHE…that means, hate more than anything else in the world.  You would rather eat peas, clean cat litter and date the creepy dude who hangs out at the 7-11 if it would pay.  

I was there.  I know.  I worked at a company that may have had the worst management team in history and every day my spirit felt crushed.  I would wake up and cry, leave the job and cry & sometimes I would have to go in the bathroom at lunch and…you guessed it, cry.  Management made me doubt my strengths. I worked a million hours and felt completely unappreciated. And I did my job and my boss’ job who quit, without a raise for a year. Yes, I think that qualifies as a job that sucks.

Back then I didn’t have many tools to help my spirit, but I do now so here they are! 

1.       Understand this…if you’re hurting it’s a signal from God & the Universe.

The hurting part is truly hard, but there’s another way to look at it.  This is confirmation that God has something waaayyy better for you.  Your talents are not being used enough there.  I do not believe this is some test you must pass.  You are there because something needed to be done or someone needed to be helped. It may have been you.  I see I needed that job for the insurance.  That’s it.  But it paid for all expenses related to my cancer.  God has something better for you & He will help you find it.  Keep listening & looking.

2.      Pay attention to positive.

 You may never see positive qualities in that no good *#$%#^ who makes your life difficult at work, but there are still good things around you.  Look for them! When you head in to that sucky job tell yourself to look for examples of things that are beautiful, competent co-workers, and peaceful circumstances.  Do you have the only window in the office? Did your boss call out sick today?  Is there at least one person who makes you laugh at work who you can vent to?  These are signs of positive.  Notice them, because when you do more will show up.

3.      Set limits.

Do you want to stay at this job forever and make a career of it? No! Then set limits.  If you loathe this job & you aren’t going to stay here long term, don’t kill yourself to be excellent. Be good. Get the work done but don’t work 1 million hours.  I worked 7a to 730p, but when I decided to set limits I did the high priority work 9-5 & the lower projects just didn’t get done. Sorry.  My sanity is important, too.  Do good, but don’t kill yourself for something that’s not in your future. 

 

4.      Pamper you.

This is one of the absolute most important things you can do to make it through and feel good!  Do things that make your spirit soar!  When you’re not working, find hobbies—do art, read, go to the beach, take a flower arranging class, whatever. YOU MUST MAKE TIME FOR YOU. The joy you feel repairs the part of your spirit that was torn down at work.  De-prioritize some chores & honey, dance…dance…dance. Do what makes you feel absolute happiness and joy as often as you can.

5.      Use affirmations.

I felt so low that I had to use affirmations before I walked in the office every day.  When you get there take a few seconds in your car and say great things over and over, out loud.  I used Bible verses to empower me.

Those who go to God are strong like a tree planted by a river.  In season they bear fruit & their leaves never wither. Everything they do will prosper. Psalms

I also said things like…

I am a child of God.  God is IN ME.  King David and I share the same DNA. I am smart. I am strong. I am more than capable. I AM A LEADER & I AM EXCEPTIONAL.

6.      Use meditation.

There are many types. You can use it to feel empowered, relax, let go of stress or to tap into angelic help.  Check youtube.com and type in “guided angel meditation” to start.   5 or 10 min a day makes a difference in how you feel & that’s what’s important, isn’t it?

I know your situation will change, because God’s giving you a sign that there is something greater out there for you!!  Keep looking.  Don’t give up hope.  Just take care of YOU in the mean time.  

Want more?  Steph Stanford is a professional speaker and author who teaches people to love themselves, embrace life and start living!  Check out her website or pick up her book, Happy Ain't That Hard, at www.stephstanford.com