Written by Jenny Catton
Most of us complain about work every once in a while. Particularly when it’s a wet and windy Monday morning and you’d much rather stay snuggled up in your duvet than go to work. But what happens when your attitude towards your job takes a turn for the worse and you really hate your job. Being unhappy at work can cause all sorts of physical and emotional problems so if you start each day with a feeling of dread, it’s time to tackle the problem.
First think about why you hate your job. Is it because you are struggling with your workload or is a particular colleague causing you problems? If you can identify the cause of your misery you can take steps to resolve any issues. For example, your boss may be able to provide you with extra training if you are finding aspects of your job difficult or might agree to let you move your desk so that you can escape annoying colleagues.
It can be difficult, but it’s important to try and start each day with a positive attitude. If you come into work feeling miserable, people will pick up on this. It then becomes harder to make friends and puts you in the wrong frame of mind for the rest of the day. Even if you don’t feel particularly cheerful, greet your colleagues with a smile first thing and you could find that the rest of the day becomes more enjoyable.
For more information about improving your working life, visit: https://nextstep.direct.gov.uk
