Comments on: 5 signs your job sucks

By: Job Sucks

Job Sucks — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:08:47 +0000

You think your life and job suck. Read this guy's blog. http://myjobsucksbigtime.blogspot.com/

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By: Su Ying

Su Ying — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:28:40 +0000

it's clear, start looking out.. i'm in the same situation, i just joined this ad agency 4 months back and within a month i knew that things won't work here. i'm the HR Manager here and clearly there is no understanding of what an HR Manager is supposed to do. My boss, the Head-HR does basic jobs that ideally a fresher would do! my opinion, contribution and views are never sought on any HR matters!
i feel i will forget whatever i have learned in my previous jobs by the time i quit this place!

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:24:01 +0000

I disagree with points 3 and 4. I do programming which requires a lot of focus and concentration. If I try to stay late and finish something up I will not feel as fresh and clear minded for the next few days. I also do not think about problems outside of work because if I let the problem go for an evening, then I magically discover the solution upon returning to work the following morning (seriously).

I believe there is only so much focused work a person can do in a day without burning out and once you pass that point, you need extra rest to make up for it.

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:24:01 +0000

I believe there is only so much focused work a person can do in a day without burning out and once you pass that point, you need extra rest to make up for it.

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:14:21 +0000

My job did suck – I hated going to the same office, seeing the same people, doing the exact same work every single day. Around year 9, though I belong to a powerful professional union, get 5 wks vacation, and they pay 12% of my salary into retirement – I really began to consider walking away from my job.

Then, lo and behold, we were given the option to telecommute. We also got new software and new database, and fantastic new pcs and monitors. It all has completely changed my POV, and I feel happy about my job again! I *love* telecommuting, it is the best thing I’ve ever experienced professionally. I’ll gladly keep this job and it’s not overly impressive mid 5 figure income because I have complete flexibility in my work day now.

After reading the above comments and the post, I feel incredibly blessed!

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:28:28 +0000

I actually got un-motivated in a job when I was being punished for asking too many questions, and the punishment was to not give me enough work to do. Hours dragged on endlessly and I spent a lot of time looking for other things to do while sitting at my desk and staring at a screen. Fortunately, things did finally turn around and I became busy again. Being underutilized is about the most soul-destroying thing I can think of in a job. Thank goodness that’s history now.

By: Wrinkle Cream

Wrinkle Cream — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:40:33 +0000

#1 is the most important, if you cant even get out of bed to go work for 8 hours, you’ve got a problem j o b.

By: Chief Family Officer

Chief Family Officer — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:03:14 +0000

Hi Steve,

I just wanted to say that I’m sorry you’re hating your job right now. I do hope things improve or that you’re presented with an option you hadn’t thought of or weren’t expecting!

Regards,
Cathy

By: treadmill workouts

treadmill workouts — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:27:10 +0000

ha ha – nice post ; i think i can add at least another 5 signs )

By: Shadox

Shadox — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:46:42 +0000

Yes – #1 – getting up in the morning sucks, but it’s got nothing to do with my job. I love sleeping late.

#2 – are you kidding, who even has time to breath?

#3 – that would be fun.

#4 – I am still waiting for some “after hours”… OK, I am exaggerating, but I work really long hours.

#5 – I mock everyone. I am an equal opportunity mocker.

I am pretty happy with my current gig. Does it show?

By: thisisbeth

thisisbeth — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:38:38 +0000

In regards to #5, I’m jealous of people that love their job. I want that experience.

By: kevin

kevin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:30:25 +0000

wow I fit the bill for each of these. I think it’s time for a job hunt, or at the very least to begin a quest for the elusive passive income streams.

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:34:13 +0000

For me, this one is rather simple: If the job – and, by extension, the boss and/or company – is beyond the point of redemption, I just launch a job search and try to *create* something positive out of that.

Along with that, I try to focus on other things in my life that can give me happiness, from part-time work to personal financial planning.

As for the job I’m still in? I just do the best I can and try to create something positive out of anything I do. If I can’t, I just tell myself “You won’t be here forever. Just get out when the right opp comes along.”

By: deepali

deepali — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:42:50 +0000

I think there needs to be a #6 – if you don’t see any of the above improving. Because I always hate getting out of bed, and I’m always on the internet.