We've all had one, and we've all quit one. It's hard to escape a horrible job, especially when you need the money. Having survived my share of bad jobs, I've come up with seven ways to make your situation better before throwing your hands up and walking out.
1. Don't give into the gossip- If you think you work for a bad company, odds are you are not the only one. The workplace is the worst place to overhear gossip and negativity. You don't want to speak up because your coworkers might not want to talk to you anymore or think you will go to a supervisor and tell them what is going on. The best thing to do is ignore it. Gossip and negativity can make a bad situation seem worse and bring down your mood during office hours.
2. Usually, it's all about the customer- Every business has a customer or client base that they have to satisfy with their services. When you don't feel like doing your job for the company or your boss, try to do it for the client who needs you. They may not appreciate you directly, but they are happy they have someone to do stuff for them. Think about the other companies your company works with to do things. Aren't you glad you don't have all of that stuff to do too?
3. Look for another one- If you really hate your job that much, it's time for a change. Brush off the old resume and send it to a few potential employers. This makes it much easier to deal with a bad job if you think you'll have way out soon. You also never know when you're going to go to an interview and see worse business practices at another company. I once interviewed at a place where the manager dipped and spit into a can several times while he was interviewing me. I almost had to stop the interview midway and leave I was so sick to my stomach.
4. Make a game out of it- Making each task a game can make the time pass quicker because you are entertaining yourself rather than working. Working on a proposal? Put a cute border around it until you have to print it for a fun filled typing experience. If your boss says something about the border, tell him you won't really use it but it makes you focus harder on your work. They like hearing that sort of thing.
5. Always be polite and courteous- Even to your boss. Having coworkers who become more than acquaintances can make the job easier. If you end up getting fired or laid off, your coworkers are more inclined to give you a good reference for your next employer. Customers are more likely to stand up for you and take their business elsewhere if they know you as a good employee.
6. Do your best without killing yourself- Because that is all you can do, your best. There is no need to work yourself to death for a job you don't like even in this economy.
7. In any situation, keep your cool- I once worked for a boss who had a reputation of getting employees so angry they would scream at her and get fired. That was how she controlled the people she did not like. She ended up firing me and tried to make me mad. She even told me I could have a shot at her, but I kept my cool. It's best if you just don't have anything else to do with the company and don't tell other places you worked there. It's very easy to bash them during an interview especially if a potential employer wants you to go into detail about your work there. Don't burn your bridges and have as little against you as possible.
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