Working...we spend the majority of our lives doing it.
Are you doing what you love in the meantime?
If so, awesome! Are you taking steps to be the best at it as you can be? "What do you mean?" you ask...well, are you continuing to increase your knowledge on your area of expertise? Gaining knowledge is a never ending thing because new methods to do things are released everyday? Continuing education is the way to go in order to remain at the top of your game. It also shows the higher powers at work that you care about what you do and open to change. Change is inevitable so you might as well go with the flow and learn what's new.
If you don't like your job, what are you doing to change your current situation? What do you need to do to get the job you want? Do you need more education? Research your educational options, there are too many schools that offer evening, weekend, and online courses for you NOT to go back to school. If there is a will, there is time and there is a way. People who truly care both about you at school and in your life will support you and help you make it work so honestly, there's no excuses to not go back to school if that's what you need to do. Do you need experience? Volunteer! If you're willing to learn hands on and work for free, the company or agency will most definitely consider you as an option for a paid position when it becomes available.
Another question: Is your work your life? Your ENTIRE life?
If you answered yes, this is not good. If you do not allow yourself time to unwind, you can wear yourself out. Burnout and exhaustion are not fun. Your body WILL FAIL YOU whether you want it to or not if you do not make time to rest, eat right, exercise, take time-outs, or have an outlet to let all the stress out. STRESS KILLS! Your health will deteriorate, and by health I mean physical, emotional, and psychological health. On top of that, people do not like to be neglected for work...kids, friends, spouses, family...you gotta find time for them after you punch out.
Don't bring work home and don't bring home issues to work! If it cannot be done by the time you get off, leave it for the next day. If you have job responsibilities that have many deadlines, you may need to reevaluate how you manage your time at work or just say "I can't do it it's too much". Your boss may be mad but companies don't want to fork out the cash for hospital bills, doctor visits, or therapy sessions either, if they're truly in it to make money. If it's truly too much, maybe it's time to find a job that's not so demanding. Work will always be around however you only have one life to live. Soooo...don't check your crackberry or email once you leave the office! You may like it!
If you hate your job to the point that your bad attitude brings down everyone else at work, it's time to leave. I don't care how much or little you make, too much time is spent at work to not be happy about going. Do some soul searching and figure out why you're unhappy. Do you not like your position or the company you work for? Do your coworkers drive you crazy because of personality/work ethic differences? Once you figure out what make you unhappy ask yourself "can I leave?" and if so, update your resume and find something else whether it's a transfer or moving on to another company. If you cannot leave, you gotta change your attitude. Talk with your boss about your unhappiness with your job. Any truly decent manager/leader will listen and help you. If they do not, proceed to move on to another job.
The bills gotta be paid no matter what's going on so you might as well enjoy making that money!
Just some things to think about...
Here are some links to help you get a jump start...you're welcome!
http://www.indeed.com/ - it's only the best job search ever!
www.onlineuniversities.com/ - online schools
Google search "universities for working adults" and see where it takes you!
Take care,
-Kimmy
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