{"id":30494,"date":"2018-03-29T22:04:13","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T02:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=30494"},"modified":"2018-03-29T22:04:13","modified_gmt":"2018-03-30T02:04:13","slug":"job-isnt-satisfying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2018\/job-isnt-satisfying\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do When Your Job Isn\u2019t Satisfying"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not many people can claim they love their job<\/a>. They might loved what they do but hate the company they\u2019re working for. They might have realized that the day in and day out aspect of their job is making them miserable, when they thought it would be the right fit. They might see people too much, or not see people enough. They might enjoy 80% of their job description and hate the other 20%–enough that it\u2019s making them miserable. If any of those sound like you, then you\u2019re one of the many people who\u2019s just not happy in their job. Since work is a huge part of life, that\u2019s a pretty crummy position to be in. <\/p>\n

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Instead of accepting a cranky existence, you can consider taking some steps to improve your work life. You might think you\u2019re being lazy or fussy, but there\u2019s a better job out there for you. Other people thrive on the work you do; it\u2019s right for them. If it\u2019s not right for you, then you just haven\u2019t found your perfect fit.<\/p>\n

Switch Companies<\/h3>\n

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\nYou Should Plan On Switching Jobs Every Three Years For The Rest Of Your Life<\/em><\/p>\n

Sometimes, your job in and of itself might be fine. The company you work for, however, might be toxic. If you can\u2019t take another day of being yelled at by your boss, another day of dealing with the boss\u2019s narcissistic spouse (who for some reason runs the marketing department–without a degree) or another day of dealing with that crew leader who bullies everyone within reach–then maybe it\u2019s time to find a new company. Companies that are run properly will have a little drama now and again, but if they\u2019re not toxic<\/a> from the top down, you\u2019ll be able to breathe a lot easier.<\/p>\n

Switch Goals<\/h3>\n

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\nWhy (and How) You Should Change Up Your Routine, Even if it’s Working<\/em><\/p>\n

You might have liked your career description back in college, but currently–you\u2019re dissatisfied with what you do. Maybe you went into HR, only to get stuck in a job that\u2019s 90% recruiting. And you hate recruiting. If your career is right but your current job description is wrong, try to move to a different position within your company, or get hired somewhere new. <\/p>\n

Switch Careers<\/h3>\n

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\nHow To Change Careers – And Kill It At Your New Job<\/em><\/p>\n

Sometimes, wiggling your job around or switching companies isn\u2019t going to save you from career dissatisfaction. What sounded good to you when you were twenty might not sound good to you now. You may have realized you need a job that\u2019s more altruistic, a job that does more good for the world around you. Often, people who are dissatisfied in their jobs realize it\u2019s because their jobs seem, well, meaningless. If you\u2019re considering switching to a more person-centered career, you can consider pursuing a graduate degree, whether that be in ministry, social work, psychotherapy, and counseling, nursing, or another similar field. Since you probably have a Bachelor\u2019s in something, it will be easier to get your new degree, especially if you go back to school online. You can get your phd online<\/a> or doctorate in social work online<\/a>, or pursue most other degrees from the comfort of your own house, on your own schedule.<\/p>\n

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