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I don't like my job anymore. Should I quit or continue doing it?

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Last Updated: 10/12/2020 at 6:53am
I don't like my job anymore. Should I quit or continue doing it?
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Yourlifeisthelotusflower
November 10th, 2014 12:54am
It depends on the costs vs. the benefit. If it offers financial stability I would suggest not quitting until you can find an alternate job that satisfies you.
Anonymous
December 20th, 2016 7:34am
All jobs wind up becoming monotonous. The issue is, is it simply cause it's boring and it's a job, or is it because of other issues such as disrespect, a bad atmosphere, etc? Weigh the negatives against the positives and that can make a decision. For me, I decided to quit a job based on certain things: immoral issues (I got sexually abused or bullied and then my job was threatened when I complained) and illegal issues (Abused for having a disability and all men were paid more than the women regardless of experience), etc. Jobs always become boring, even when you love what you do. It just depends on whether you need stability or a certain amount of money; etc.
afi
May 17th, 2016 4:54pm
While learning to stay with uneasy emotions, I realized that I didn’t need to find a speedy resolution for the difficult feelings. It’s okay to feel lonely; it’s just one of our many human emotions.
Livelifehappy
April 3rd, 2016 1:55am
I would continue your job until you have another job setup,
tarrycastle9053
March 15th, 2016 7:38am
It's hard to leave your comfort zone and rise above. People will tell you happiness is a lie and that to survive you have to work hard. But do you want to survive or LIVE? There maybe financial problems holding you back, but doing what you really love will bring you more happiness and naturally you'll do better at it.
Anonymous
November 15th, 2014 9:06am
I would first try to make sure there is another job set up seeing that there are financial, social, and health related ramifications the could occur.
Anonymous
April 16th, 2015 8:28am
You sound as though you are at a cross roads in your life/career, and are unsure as to what to do next? Perhaps you could construct a pro/cons. List this may help you to focus on the situation? Good luck.
lilleah2
June 19th, 2015 5:13pm
You should never stay in a job that makes you unhappy. however you need to be able to live, have food, water a bed and if that job is giving you this you may need to stay in it until you have another option to support yourself financially.
Anonymous
April 3rd, 2016 2:29am
Do what you love!!! But have a backup plan and a job ready for you to go to once you've quit. Just to be on the safe side!
Anonymous
February 4th, 2016 5:54am
I suggest you take a break and find what you like, before quitting you should be sure about what you wanna do! figure that out and BIngo! you can then surely quit your current job! ALL THE BEST!
ReniK
January 23rd, 2016 11:44pm
It depends. If your salary is not worth the job then quit but before that ask yourself- will you find a better job that this one and if yes then- where/ How? + will you be happier than you are now?
Anonymous
January 23rd, 2016 1:43am
quit it . happiness is more important than money. pursue something that you love doing. find a job that is more meaningful for you and makes you happy.
Anonymous
January 21st, 2016 12:44pm
You should never ever ever continue doing something that you are not happy with doing, so my advice is quit it, and find another one which makes you happy and relaxed and not stressed
KrinkTheMellowUnicorn
July 18th, 2015 11:44pm
Unless you can afford to live without work for a while, or your job is intolerable and making you severely unhappy or ill, consider keeping the job while you start looking for a new one. Also, think about why you don't like it anymore. Did they job change? Or have you changed? Maybe both? This will help you find a job more to your liking.
theknight1
June 27th, 2015 3:44pm
يمكنني التغلب على كل المشاكل النفسية , بأستخدام التفكير المنطقي , وجعل الهدف في الحياة ليس العيش فقط , و إنما اكثر من ذلك ..
independentlemon09
October 12th, 2020 6:53am
Start searching for a new job now. Don't quit your job in these turbulent times. I know what you feel. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, I’m stuck at an office manager job I was already planning to quit. I had forced myself to stay a full year at my friends’ urging, only to have all hell break loose in 2020. Teleworking has been helpful during this time, because the long daily commute was killing me. But working remotely has exposed the things I dislike most about my job: lack of leadership, unclear lines of responsibility and general disorganization and dysfunction. Since we’ve been teleworking, I’ve been the only one answering our office’s main phone line for four solid months, because it has to be forwarded to someone’s cellphone. I turn 50 soon; I don’t want to be head receptionist anywhere. Also, pandemic or not, this full-time job has always had a part-time workload, which was another reason I wanted to leave. At least now, instead of sitting around my office doing nothing for large portions of the day, I’m hanging around my apartment where I can do laundry, read, watch endless covid-19 news coverage, etc. My original plan was to resign in good standing and return to the service industry for a bit, but then the service industry collapsed. With the high unemployment rate and a desperate need to keep my health insurance, my revised goal is to leave by the end of this year. But I’m battling the urge to just run out the door.
Anonymous
March 26th, 2016 6:54am
This has to be your decision, is it the actual job you do not like or the company or the people? Are the reasons for not liking it something that can change? If so then maybe the changes can happen and you will be happier there.
Anonymous
February 6th, 2016 5:23pm
Here are some questions to consider about quitting your job or continuing with it: Can you find new ways to enjoy your job? What aspects of your job do you dislike and can you change them? If you do decide to quit, have you got another job, better than your current one, you're fairly certain you will enjoy for a long period of time lined up? If you haven't gotten a job lined up and you decide to quit do you have enough money for bills to last you at least 6 months of unemployment while you look for a job? Take a look at these things before deciding what's best for you :).
Anonymous
February 6th, 2016 2:31am
It all depends on how possible it is for you to lack a salary for the time period it takes for you to find a new job. A better choice is always to look for a better one while you're still in the old one.
Anonymous
January 29th, 2016 8:22am
I wouldn't suggest quitting your current job until you get a new job that you actually enjoy doing..
Anonymous
January 28th, 2016 2:31am
You might want to consider whether you are willing to take a risk here and sacrifice this financial security that you have with your present job. At the same time , having passion for the job is also important ... it makes it easier and also improves performance. It can also be the makeover your life needs at the moment, especially if you feel depressed or dissatisfied with the current job that you have. Ultimately this is a decision only you can make, after weighing the risks and benefits.
JesusLovesYouStill
January 28th, 2016 1:40am
Oh that's rather simple but take a deep breath. Ok Dear. then consider what is this job giving you for now. You normally get some positive things from this job. You need to itemize those things that are pros on your job. Also weigh in with the Cons, it will help you to make a better decisions if you should quit the job or not. It is not the end, you have a lot of good things on your side. You can work, you have skills from the job. Best of luck
greatfulBraveheart
January 27th, 2016 11:09pm
Continue until you find another job you would like to work in. If you quit that would be a wrong move, you will lose money, money that would help you with clothing,food,rent etc.
devilsOrchestra
January 27th, 2016 4:15pm
maybe you should look at why you don't like your job? is there another department you can move to? if not then how about looking for something else while your working, it looks good on your CV and you will have something to move straight on to rather than regretting it later on.
ChitChatBug
January 15th, 2016 12:46am
If you think you can financially support yourself for an indefinite amount of time while you look for a new job - you could quit! Realistically, I think the best option is to take some time after work or during your lunch breaks and research some new opportunities and apply to them. When you get a job offer that you're interested in, you can put your notice in your current job that you don't like - and upgrade to the one you do! One piece of advice, though. Try not to burn bridges with your colleagues at the job you don't like. Leave gracefully and on good terms - you never know when a rainy day comes along and you might need to back track!
MsLorax
January 13th, 2016 8:53pm
Keep this job for now and look around for other job opportunities. If something good comes up then leave your current job if you wish.
Anonymous
January 3rd, 2016 2:59pm
Well, I'd say keep it until you have another job lined up, so at least you'll make some income and not go without income for a while, however if you don't need the income then quit your job.
peachysunny
July 5th, 2015 8:48pm
quit because life is too short to be unhappy at all you should live a happy fufilled life and always be happy
TheSlamburglar
June 21st, 2015 7:10am
My last job I worked was absolutely horrible. We were overworked, underpaid, and management treated us like dirt. I pushed through, saving up until I could pay for the schooling I needed to get my EMT Certification. I got my license and applied at ambulance services in my area. Once I had accepted a position, I was able to leave that awful job. I've been in my current position for eight months and I couldn't be happier. I feel like sticking through at my really bad job was a huge part of getting me to where I am now. Find out what you want to do and work towards it while you stay at your current job. Then when you're able to, go do what you love!
Anonymous
June 19th, 2015 4:51pm
You shouldn't quit your job until you have found yourself another replacement job. Jobs are hard to come by.