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.
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