Comments on: What do I do if I’m unhappy at Work? http://www.workhappynow.com/2009/06/what-do-i-do-if-im-unhappy-at-work/ You must by happy to do great work. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:23:22 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Julia Baker http://www.workhappynow.com/2009/06/what-do-i-do-if-im-unhappy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-15513 Julia Baker Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:07:12 +0000 http://www.workhappynow.com/?p=1112#comment-15513 I could not agree with you more about your point on not taking things personally. I’ve had more than my fair share of disappointing jobs that I couldn’t leave and found myself surrounded by people just as miserable about the situation as I was. With all the griping and complaining going on it was impossible to maintain a healthy positive attitude, particularly when you allowed yourself to take things personally. As soon as I figured out how to look at all my work interactions as professional and not personal I could slowly claw my way back to sanity. I could not agree with you more about your point on not taking things personally. I’ve had more than my fair share of disappointing jobs that I couldn’t leave and found myself surrounded by people just as miserable about the situation as I was. With all the griping and complaining going on it was impossible to maintain a healthy positive attitude, particularly when you allowed yourself to take things personally. As soon as I figured out how to look at all my work interactions as professional and not personal I could slowly claw my way back to sanity.

]]> By: Bob McCluskey http://www.workhappynow.com/2009/06/what-do-i-do-if-im-unhappy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-11509 Bob McCluskey Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:10:43 +0000 http://www.workhappynow.com/?p=1112#comment-11509 It's important to list what you like and dislike about a job. Then decide whether you can change the things you dislike. If so, set goals to do so. If not, you have to decide whether you are willing to put up with the things you dislike in order to keep the job. It’s important to list what you like and dislike about a job. Then decide whether you can change the things you dislike. If so, set goals to do so. If not, you have to decide whether you are willing to put up with the things you dislike in order to keep the job.

]]> By: peninggi badan http://www.workhappynow.com/2009/06/what-do-i-do-if-im-unhappy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-11017 peninggi badan Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:27:15 +0000 http://www.workhappynow.com/?p=1112#comment-11017 This article is not about settling for a crappy job. That’s the furthest thing from my mind. I believe we need to optimize our present happiness while planning our most rewarding future. This article is not about settling for a crappy job. That’s the furthest thing from my mind. I believe we need to optimize our present happiness while planning our most rewarding future.

]]> By: How to Discover Your Career Bliss | Work Happy Now! http://www.workhappynow.com/2009/06/what-do-i-do-if-im-unhappy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-10907 How to Discover Your Career Bliss | Work Happy Now! Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:00:50 +0000 http://www.workhappynow.com/?p=1112#comment-10907 [...] and now they are paying for it in their careers. I’ve also talked about the importance of being content with yourself before you can be happy with your work. I’ve been developing my work happiness for so long that I [...] [...] and now they are paying for it in their careers. I’ve also talked about the importance of being content with yourself before you can be happy with your work. I’ve been developing my work happiness for so long that I [...]

]]> By: Patti http://www.workhappynow.com/2009/06/what-do-i-do-if-im-unhappy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-10201 Patti Tue, 04 May 2010 22:12:56 +0000 http://www.workhappynow.com/?p=1112#comment-10201 I used to be happy at my job. I loved what I did. But then I had to take some medical leave due to a very painful back injury (2 ruptured discs), my boss promoted one of the folks I supervise to a coordinator position, gave her 90% of my duties, and hardly anyone talks to me anymore. I don't know what to do. We used to be a fairly close-knit work-family, now I find out that one of the girls who has been planning a wedding for 2 years - she invited everyone to the wedding but me. It really hurts my feelings. I'm going to try what you have listed here to see if I can turn this situation around. I've been at this company for 14 years and I don't want to leave, but I am so unhappy. :( I used to be happy at my job. I loved what I did. But then I had to take some medical leave due to a very painful back injury (2 ruptured discs), my boss promoted one of the folks I supervise to a coordinator position, gave her 90% of my duties, and hardly anyone talks to me anymore.

I don’t know what to do. We used to be a fairly close-knit work-family, now I find out that one of the girls who has been planning a wedding for 2 years – she invited everyone to the wedding but me. It really hurts my feelings.

I’m going to try what you have listed here to see if I can turn this situation around. I’ve been at this company for 14 years and I don’t want to leave, but I am so unhappy. :(

]]> By: Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy http://www.workhappynow.com/2009/06/what-do-i-do-if-im-unhappy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-10031 Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:08:09 +0000 http://www.workhappynow.com/?p=1112#comment-10031 Hi Kim, I'm glad to hear you enjoy the articles on this blog. We all need to improve our happiness at work because it improves productivity, creativity, and relationships. If you ever need any advice please feel free to contact me. Hi Kim, I’m glad to hear you enjoy the articles on this blog. We all need to improve our happiness at work because it improves productivity, creativity, and relationships. If you ever need any advice please feel free to contact me.

]]> By: Kim http://www.workhappynow.com/2009/06/what-do-i-do-if-im-unhappy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-10015 Kim Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:19:36 +0000 http://www.workhappynow.com/?p=1112#comment-10015 I am really enjoying these posts. Sometimes I cut and paste certain points and provide copies to my staff. Especially the 8 tasks that will help you work happier. I am really enjoying these posts. Sometimes I cut and paste certain points and provide copies to my staff. Especially the 8 tasks that will help you work happier.

]]> By: Steve http://www.workhappynow.com/2009/06/what-do-i-do-if-im-unhappy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-6897 Steve Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:28:53 +0000 http://www.workhappynow.com/?p=1112#comment-6897 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 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 http://www.workhappynow.com/2009/06/what-do-i-do-if-im-unhappy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-6392 Rudi Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:27:40 +0000 http://www.workhappynow.com/?p=1112#comment-6392 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. 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 http://www.workhappynow.com/2009/06/what-do-i-do-if-im-unhappy-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-6366 Liz Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:44:44 +0000 http://www.workhappynow.com/?p=1112#comment-6366 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. 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.

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