Finding a job that makes you happy all of the time probably isnít realistic. However, you should be happy most of time in your work. If youíre not, you should seriously consider finding a new job. Although thereís no cure-all for a bad work situation, there are steps you can take to be happier on the job, reports CareerJournal.com, The Wall Street Journalís executive career site.
The reason many people tolerate jobs they donít like is because they donít know how to improve the job they have. Other reasons include not taking the time to think about whether they are happy or not; an unwillingness to look for a better job; or a desire to wait until the economy improves to look for new employment.
To make a bad situation worse, many people sacrifice personal and family time in favor of their jobs, and then arenít rewarded adequately for their efforts. Sometimes, they even have to work with insensitive bosses or coworkers, making matters even worse.
For some people, work is a way to pay the bills and satisfy basic needs so they can pursue personal interests, says Tony Lee, editor in chief of CareerJournal.com. But rather than tolerate unhappiness at work, you should examine what steps you need to take to feel better about where you spend much of your day.
If youíre unhappy at work, CareerJournal.com offers these steps to help remedy the situation:
Identify the source of your unhappiness.
Evaluate your employment options.
Think about the last time you were happy at work.
Look outside your work for happier opportunities.
Assert your right to feel good about your work.
Determine what changes you can make to restore happiness to your work life.
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