Job Satisfaction

I was talking to a friend the other day about her job. She was not happy anymore working for the company, but was scared to do anything about it. I encouraged her to do a number of things. #1 - Talk to management about how you are starting to feel and want to correct the problem before it gets worse. Explain to them any opinions you may have or disagreements you want to get on the table. #2 - Start looking for a new job - don't start going door to door, but keep an eye open for oppurtunities - tell your friends and family to keep their ears open in confidence. #3 - If your meeting with management does not resolve your feelings then you must find something else. If you feel negative about your job, continuing to work is not only stressful, it can poison your home life too. Think about it - if you work all day somewhere you are not happy, what kind of mood are you going to be in when you get home? #4 - Change is always scary. There are not many people who do not feel vulnerable when they are changing jobs. This is actually a good thing because it is a sign that you are leaving your comfort zone. #5 - When you do leave your current job, do so politely with a two week notice if possible. I know it sometimes does not matter how nice you are, people still talk crap about you after you leave, but that is their problem and not yours. You need to be the mature adult in this situation. See other articles at Jamie Ratliff.