Yhyh suck it up and get over yourself
I know a few may think this way about this situation and might even relate but can you really enjoy your job?
My job isn’t bad it’s actually pretty straightforward and fun at times however I can’t get used to the idea of working, I don’t enjoy getting dressed, buying outfits for work, meeting people, talking to people, I don’t enjoy any of that. I wish I can call in sick each morning but I can’t and I have so much anxiety coming back the next week
It’s not the job right? It’s me
My job isn’t bad it’s actually pretty straightforward and fun at times however I can’t get used to the idea of working, I don’t enjoy getting dressed, buying outfits for work, meeting people, talking to people, I don’t enjoy any of that. I wish I can call in sick each morning but I can’t and I have so much anxiety coming back the next week
It’s not the job right? It’s me
It could very well be the job. Other jobs may not involve you meeting and talking to people, or even leaving the house, if those things are the issue. Or maybe working with different people in a different environment would make you enjoy work more. Though of course it could be something like depression stopping you from enjoying it.
It certainly is possible to like your job though.
It certainly is possible to like your job though.
Short answer yes you can find work you enjoy, long answer - worth ethic is a skill that needs practiced and a lot of jobs suck for a lot of people/
I put up with lots of crappy but good-on-paper jobs because I felt it was expected of me to take what I could etc etc, and assumed because I have some skills at something, I should do it for a job and there absolutely is elements of society saying 'whatever get on with it, my da had to build 4 houses before he could have his breakfast!' and all that. And yeah I hated most of these jobs - I clock watched all day, I dreaded thinking about in the evenings and took sick leave whenever I possibly could, drank quite a bit too.
It took me about 15 working years to accept I just wasn't cut out of 9-5 office work, I hated the tasks, the commutes and the people/politics, likewise often having to wear/maintain suits for no real reason and I flat out wanted more time to myself. For me it was gardening I got into, total 180, outside work, nice environments, cool power tools, kept me v fit, a lot more respect and allowances from my employer, job & finish (almost unheard of in most roles) I do need to talk to people but not much and they're generally happy to see me - it's been like night and day for me, never felt the need to call in sick, never had to take the stress of work home with me again, I don't love the work, it's hard and can be frustrating, but I don't dislike it, and when you think about months & years that's worth gold.
I put up with lots of crappy but good-on-paper jobs because I felt it was expected of me to take what I could etc etc, and assumed because I have some skills at something, I should do it for a job and there absolutely is elements of society saying 'whatever get on with it, my da had to build 4 houses before he could have his breakfast!' and all that. And yeah I hated most of these jobs - I clock watched all day, I dreaded thinking about in the evenings and took sick leave whenever I possibly could, drank quite a bit too.
It took me about 15 working years to accept I just wasn't cut out of 9-5 office work, I hated the tasks, the commutes and the people/politics, likewise often having to wear/maintain suits for no real reason and I flat out wanted more time to myself. For me it was gardening I got into, total 180, outside work, nice environments, cool power tools, kept me v fit, a lot more respect and allowances from my employer, job & finish (almost unheard of in most roles) I do need to talk to people but not much and they're generally happy to see me - it's been like night and day for me, never felt the need to call in sick, never had to take the stress of work home with me again, I don't love the work, it's hard and can be frustrating, but I don't dislike it, and when you think about months & years that's worth gold.
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Original post by Surnia
Yes, you can really enjoy your job; I did with the RAF and do for my current employment with a charity.
I suppose any non civvy job seem enjoyable. Any civvy job you find nowadays it’s a gig that you do to get a few quids out of. I don’t see myself ever holding down a job that I’ll enjoy which is stressing me out!!
Original post by StriderHort
Short answer yes you can find work you enjoy, long answer - worth ethic is a skill that needs practiced and a lot of jobs suck for a lot of people/
I put up with lots of crappy but good-on-paper jobs because I felt it was expected of me to take what I could etc etc, and assumed because I have some skills at something, I should do it for a job and there absolutely is elements of society saying 'whatever get on with it, my da had to build 4 houses before he could have his breakfast!' and all that. And yeah I hated most of these jobs - I clock watched all day, I dreaded thinking about in the evenings and took sick leave whenever I possibly could, drank quite a bit too.
It took me about 15 working years to accept I just wasn't cut out of 9-5 office work, I hated the tasks, the commutes and the people/politics, likewise often having to wear/maintain suits for no real reason and I flat out wanted more time to myself. For me it was gardening I got into, total 180, outside work, nice environments, cool power tools, kept me v fit, a lot more respect and allowances from my employer, job & finish (almost unheard of in most roles) I do need to talk to people but not much and they're generally happy to see me - it's been like night and day for me, never felt the need to call in sick, never had to take the stress of work home with me again, I don't love the work, it's hard and can be frustrating, but I don't dislike it, and when you think about months & years that's worth gold.
I put up with lots of crappy but good-on-paper jobs because I felt it was expected of me to take what I could etc etc, and assumed because I have some skills at something, I should do it for a job and there absolutely is elements of society saying 'whatever get on with it, my da had to build 4 houses before he could have his breakfast!' and all that. And yeah I hated most of these jobs - I clock watched all day, I dreaded thinking about in the evenings and took sick leave whenever I possibly could, drank quite a bit too.
It took me about 15 working years to accept I just wasn't cut out of 9-5 office work, I hated the tasks, the commutes and the people/politics, likewise often having to wear/maintain suits for no real reason and I flat out wanted more time to myself. For me it was gardening I got into, total 180, outside work, nice environments, cool power tools, kept me v fit, a lot more respect and allowances from my employer, job & finish (almost unheard of in most roles) I do need to talk to people but not much and they're generally happy to see me - it's been like night and day for me, never felt the need to call in sick, never had to take the stress of work home with me again, I don't love the work, it's hard and can be frustrating, but I don't dislike it, and when you think about months & years that's worth gold.
That’s sounds so similar to me and it’s nice to know I’m not the only one. I’ve had 2 jobs and worked for about 2 years and just think it’s not for me too - both jobs were either 0 contract or part time. This would’ve been light work for anyone so I feel like a loser for making it get to me. Gardeners are very important to our society and thank you for choosing to look after nature!!
Original post by black tea
It could very well be the job. Other jobs may not involve you meeting and talking to people, or even leaving the house, if those things are the issue. Or maybe working with different people in a different environment would make you enjoy work more. Though of course it could be something like depression stopping you from enjoying it.
It certainly is possible to like your job though.
It certainly is possible to like your job though.
Definitely some sort of MH issue comes into play, I think for my next job it might be similar to what you’ve described. Do you know what sort of job that doesn’t require me to interact much?
Original post by Anonymous
Definitely some sort of MH issue comes into play, I think for my next job it might be similar to what you’ve described. Do you know what sort of job that doesn’t require me to interact much?
Something you can do online, potentially remotely? An admin role of some kind, maybe?
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