Comments on: What do I do if I’m unhappy at Work?

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:28:53 +0000

So I need your advice

Don’t get me wrong I am very lucky I have a job, I am a manager at a Company that makes computers for the military. I love the people I work with but I have a boss and a job that’s very demanding. I wake up at 4:30 AM, Drive 41 miles to work, start work at 6:30. I have approx. 15 people working for me at one time, 4 direct and around 11 contractors from 3 companies. They work 24/7, taking turns of course, days, nights, weekends but I have to be handy to answer emails… I get over 200 emails per day and also keep active status on approx. 17 to 20 high end jobs (designs) at one time… Then I have to report to directors and managers 3 times per week or on demand… when asked.
I am not happy with my job, to much demand… I leave at 4:00 pm then I have an hour drive home … I work out then go back on-line to clean up additional email. My job is to keep things going. My boss is the type of guy that knows how to work people… demands a lot, then makes you feel good but you know that he is just working you… So I am in search of something else… I want more for me… I also have a home, family and car payments so have to be careful of what I do. I do appreciate my job and life… but I am 53 this month and really want more.
I have been with Engineering type people all my life. I took a Hypnosis Certification class a year ago and met some people that really were different, interesting and fun… Makes you think maybe I went the wrong direction all my life…
So here I am spilling to you, if you have any advice please let me know.
Thanks

By: Rudi

Rudi — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:27:40 +0000

May be what makes me happy with my work is that whatever I do I do it as a way to please God for God told us to work and as return His blessing will come down upon us.

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:44:44 +0000

A very good read and advice that can be easily applied. Turning your thoughts away from the intropesctive kind and taking action makes life better.
I especially like the tip to make someone else happy because your mind has to be creative to do so and you’re taking your thoughts away from your own situation. The result: two happier people! Just think if we all did this one thing everyday how much happier we’d be.

By: Corporate Crazy

Corporate Crazy — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:13:51 +0000

I was positive and happy until I got laid-off. Didn’t see it coming. Loved my job. What hurt most…others who didn’t do anything still have a job. Sadly, they are still there.

By: How to Stop Worrying About Every Little Project | LifeDev

How to Stop Worrying About Every Little Project | LifeDev — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:00:00 +0000

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By: San

San — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:46:50 +0000

That example under “Find meaning” was note-worthy… Yes,it is very important to be able to connect to what you are doing, or you will feel like you are stuck in a strange place doing something that you yourself do not agree with.

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cemetery monuments — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:33:20 +0000

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By: rek

rek — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:19:54 +0000

Karl,

you’re 6 amazing techniques to staying happy during a stressful project really helped me out this week. i’ve been really lazy and not getting much done despite the huge life of tasks before me, couldn’t understand why. Just wanted to show my appreciation.

Rek

By: Imee

Imee — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:22:33 +0000

Great tips! I always told myself that work shouldn’t feel like work, in order for you to be happy. Did that make sense? I don’t know how else to explain it. Just be passionate about your work, find some inspiration, and think positive!

By: Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:13:27 +0000

Hi Positively Present, when we focus on our strengths it makes work a lot more fun.

Hi Linda, turning the thoughts in a positive direction will put any person on the right track.

Hi Marelisa, no one should live a life of desperation. We have too many options in this day and age.

Hi Nathan, I like how you said it. Perserverance and having a goal in sight is two the the keys to making your career a blissful one.

Hi Tom, when our core is happy the rest of our lives fall in place.

Hi J.D., when we give to others happiness flows back to us.