Hate my job - how to keep motivated?

27cool

I always found that the thought a pay packet at the end of the month kept me motivated.
But there was no law saying that you had to like it. If you did then that was a bonus

TELLIT01

Deleted%20User wrote: »

For me, it's a case of keep going especially if I can stand the sight of the building.

I had one colleague for whom that statement was absolutely true. She had been off with work related stress but felt she was well enough to return. She said that as soon as she turned the corner and could see the building she burst into tears and had a full blown panic attack. Thankfully she did eventually manage to beat it, and to the best of my knowledge is still there.
She learnt to follow the mantra of "Go in, do your work, go home and forget about the place" prior to that she constantly worried about the work even over weekends.

dimestorediamond

If you can, make sure you get out of the building during your break. If you have to measure time from one break to the next on bad days, I think that's OK. A short little walk, or eating your lunch outside can make the rest of the day feel better.

TyreLever

Fireflyaway wrote: »

I've been up and down in my job for a while but now decided enough is enough and I'm job hunting. In the meantime I'm struggling to stay motivated and have times when I'm close to telling them to stuff it and walk out. I know that would be stupid as I will need a reference and I need the pay! To boot my manager is shortly changing to someone I don't like. I don't know how long I'm going to be stuck there....
How do I remain sane?

You f'in don't

Sorry I can't give you actual advice, I'm a numpty myself.

Fireflyaway

Thanks everyone. I like the idea of splitting up leave. I feel better when I'm applying for jobs but when there isn't much to apply for I feel frustrated and worry about how long I'm going to be stuck in my current job. If I could do more to get out I would but I don't see what more I can do.

SensibleSarah

It is difficult. I was trying for over 2 years to leave one job I had (I was there for around 6 years total) and every day was tough. Eventually left for a job that wasn't 100% fit for me, in which I lasted less than a year, and went on to another of the same ilk and I lasted around the same again.

Took me a while to find the right move and I needed to take a slight backwards career move to get a job I genuinely enjoy (most days) but I've never regretted leaving the first one when I did, even if it hasn't exactly been plain sailing since then and nearly 4 years later, I'm still on (slightly) less money than I was then. 100% worth it for me as my stress levels are so much lower now.

alexpg_2

You say that your manager is about to change, albeit to someone you don't like. Whilst they might not be someone you've previously got on with, they could turn out to be a supportive and motivating manager. Approach the change with a positive attitude and you never know what could happen.

StaffieTerrier

alexpg wrote: »

You say that your manager is about to change, albeit to someone you don't like. Whilst they might not be someone you've previously got on with, they could turn out to be a supportive and motivating manager. Approach the change with a positive attitude and you never know what could happen.

This has happened to me recently. My boss left and the temporary manager put in their place has a terrible reputation and is considered very unlikeable. The reality is that he's a great manager. He's already got me and couple of other colleagues promoted, and is planning further promotions for a couple of us in a few months time. He's listening to the views of the team and the whole atmosphere is a lot more relaxed. One member of the team who was desperate to leave before is now more than happy to stay to see how things work out.

It's definitely worth seeing a change of manager as a bit of fresh start and see how things go. You can still be applying for other jobs at the same time.

Fireflyaway

I think this person is an OK manager probably more on the ball than my current one. Just don't like her as a person. I'm not a good fit for the organisation at all I don't think, I don't share the same values and don't want to be around the people. I accept that's my problem rather than theirs.