Despising the idea of work after everything that has happened.

Flatulentoldgoat

I don’t know what’s happened, I guess after 7-8 months of this wild bumpy ride I just have become really despiteful of the idea of going back to the good ol 9-5.

I have gotten so complacent and used to waking up when I want, being able to pick up new hobbies, go for nice walks, spending time working on my mental health etc.

Going back to being a cog in the machine feels so unnatural and down right boring.

It feels more like having to drag yourself back to school after the summer holidays.

KatrinaWaves

Are you on furlough? Will you feel the same when the furlough money stops? 

Barny1979

As said, maybe the thought of not being able to afford rent, mortgage, travel, nice things will sharpen your mind.

[Deleted User]

I know exactly what you mean, because I felt the same way after taking a couple of months off to job hunt.
I decided to take work as an opportunity to grow and challenge myself - whether through work-related or interpersonal challenges.
Outside of work, take care of your mental and physical health - exercise, meditate, get enough of sleep, walks in nature to remind yourself that you're human and not just a cog as it feels at work,etc.

dinglebert

Clearly you have no children or responsibilities.  It all depends on if you live for work or work to live.

ACG

Can you not try to find a job you want to do? 

One of my favourite jobs was surprisingly working in a call centre. I spent 8 hours with my mates, the job was easy and it was nice to actually help people out - I only left when they brought in sales targets. I was 100% a cog in a machine and the bank didnt care about me, but I enjoyed working there. 

Now I run my own business, but that brings its pros and cons - holidays? I cant switch off 100%. I spent 12 months worrying about how I would pay the bills as my income was next to nothing. But it also comes with its pros, now that we are established, I am not worrying about getting work in or the bills but I work more hours than I would have done if I was employed and I dont get to pick and choose what I want to do, I have to do the good and the bad parts of the job. 

Every job has pros and cons, you have to work otherwise you do not have the money, so rather than complain about working, maybe find a job that you want to do. 

74jax

I totally know what you mean. I gave up work in the summer after mam died of covid and volunteer at the local hospital for a couple of days and at a Cancer Hospice. I feel I'm doing something so worthwhile but will look for a job in a few months maybe. 
I really don't want to go back to a desk job, I was so stressed, felt constantly on call to my boss, with everything going on I realise there's more to life.
I have the opportunity to do something I'd never have dreamt of, but I just don't know what..... 😂

Flatulentoldgoat

74jax said:

I totally know what you mean. I gave up work in the summer after mam died of covid and volunteer at the local hospital for a couple of days and at a Cancer Hospice. I feel I'm doing something so worthwhile but will look for a job in a few months maybe. 
I really don't want to go back to a desk job, I was so stressed, felt constantly on call to my boss, with everything going on I realise there's more to life.
I have the opportunity to do something I'd never have dreamt of, but I just don't know what..... 😂

I'm deeply sorry for your loss

Barny1979

Flatulentoldgoat said:

It feels more like having to drag yourself back to school after the summer holidays.

Maybe try working from home and seeing the same four walls when working and relaxing after work, that's not a piece of cake either.

John_

Flatulentoldgoat said:

I don’t know what’s happened, I guess after 7-8 months of this wild bumpy ride I just have become really despiteful of the idea of going back to the good ol 9-5.

I have gotten so complacent and used to waking up when I want, being able to pick up new hobbies, go for nice walks, spending time working on my mental health etc.

Going back to being a cog in the machine feels so unnatural and down right boring.

It feels more like having to drag yourself back to school after the summer holidays.

It sounds like you may be ready for a change of job or career if this is how you feel. Is there any other work that appeals more than your current one?

Thrugelmir

Flatulentoldgoat said:

It feels more like having to drag yourself back to school after the summer holidays.

With a difference. The world is going to have permanently changed. Adapt and move forward.