Work

[Eggsandbacon]

What should I do if I hate my job? But responsibilities won’t let me quit 😞

I never imagine being soo miserable

It seems to be that I’m mostly annoyed by one person in management

What to do?

[Dolphin14]

Can you take some time off?

Problems with management are tough. Probably not a person you can bring aside and talk to?

You need to take care of yourself so you don't burn out. That's a lot of stress.

[Eggsandbacon in reply to Dolphin14]

It’s incredibly annoying. I try to motivate myself in different ways. Like snacks or try very hard not to pay much attention. But it seems imposible 😞 😞

[Joanne1972]

This happened to my sisters boyfriend and a horrid person in management, my sister boyfriend ended up having a Psychotic episode because of it and lots of time off work. Oddly enough he still works there but they changed his shifts so they don't have to see each other. Could you maybe change shifts.

I think I'd start applying for other jobs secretly so you still have a wage coming in, maybe the thought of being able to leave will be enough to keep you going for a while

Or

Have you tried being nice to the person you don't like maybe by engaging with them you can realise why they are the way they are n so you soften a bit towards them.

Or being a bit silly here

Could when you look at that person could you imagine drawing stuff on them n make them look silly, your imagination can go wild...like a cartoon. Then when you see that person you'll make yourself smile. It might get you thru the day

Good luck

Jo

[Eggsandbacon in reply to Joanne1972]

I love the suggestions, definitely gave me a grin.

The person as a whole isn’t bad outside of work, could be knowledgeable and good to talk to. But at work his work ethic is extremely poor. Having work with many other managers this one strives to do his bare minimum.

He pretty much lashed out at me for asking him to do something only he could complete ( instead he avoid it). It’s difficult for me to tell if he heard me the first time on things too, he is on the older side 76years of age, and constantly complains that he has his ears clogged.

I found it unprofessional of him the way he reacted and I feel like I’ve been in the industry long enough to know the ins and outs of things. Knowing that I’m working with someone so incompetent makes me very anxious, because the work just piles up 😓😰

I have considered applying for other jobs.

[Lvee]

One person come on! Get back up and be an adult and talk it out! Lol you can’t keep running away face your problems head on.

[Eggsandbacon in reply to Lvee]

When is management it’s rather hard

Tried keeping the workflow going and he pretty much lashed out on me.

I’m afraid that if I try to address the situation I might just go all out on all the issues and things he does wrong. (Which I feel is not for me to tell, but their boss)

I have considered going to their boss, but it’s hard to collect documentation on their slacking or poor work ethic.

😣the whole thing is just frustrating.

[Hidden]

Hi Eggsandbacon

Firstly, may I say how much I’m looking forward to my breakfast!

Secondly, it must be awful for you to feel so trapped.

I am wondering if you have always hated your job or has something changed?

You dislike this one person in management who annoys you. Are you being bullied? Or what does this person do to annoy you? They won’t change will they? You can.

This person annoys you so much sometimes that you just want to quit...walk out? I agree, you can’t because like thousands of others you have responsibilities. So Jo’s suggestion above is the healthiest way to go, in my opinion.

Start looking forward to doing something you enjoy.

I am retired now. For years I had a job that I loved, management changed, things became difficult for me. I experienced dread every morning going to work.

Eventually, and with a heavy heart, I left.

You know what? Things got brighter, easier and back in perspective.

I hope things change for you. Good luck Eggsandbacon....mmmmm

[Eggsandbacon in reply to Hidden]

Thank you soo much.

I suppose I am slightly afraid to move in a different direction as the grass is not always greener on the other side.

After much though I do believe I just need to go ahead and move on a different direction.

Thank you for the kind words. Getting feedback on my situation makes me feel that I am not alone nor going crazy!

E&B.

[Hidden in reply to Eggsandbacon]

Hey E&B

I think you might be muddling your phrases! Maybe you’re thinking of jumping from the frying pan into the fire which would be uncomfortable.

The grass IS always greener on the other side when you get there 🤗

p.s. I just had to have a fried egg sandwich yesterday 😋 delicious thank you.

[Eggsandbacon in reply to Hidden]

I have muster the courage to apply elsewhere

[TaraPH]

There always seems to be that one person at work... Try to avoid them if you can. Is there a way you can be reassigned to another area? Sometimes I would mentally go off on the person..."I hate your MF guts you POS...not out loud but it made me feel better. Also think about all the qualities this person lacks..ugly, loser personality..sometimes thinking about them as pathetic rather than annoying makes it easier to see them everyday. On the flip side try to get to know them better, maybe there is a reason they are the way they are. Just suggested coping thoughts from someone whose had their share of crappy bosses - its all a mind game

[Eggsandbacon in reply to TaraPH]

I personally think this person is due to retire. He is old and tired. As a person he is good, at work terrible.