Have you ever had a job that you simply dread going to?
Did you count on the hours until you could clock off? Maybe even a job that on your way there, contemplate just skipping town and starting a brand new life just so you didn't have to go into work? We've all had the experience.
I've had a job where I'd sit in my car and cry before my shifts.
I'd need to give myself pep talks to even clock in. I watched the clock just waiting for it to be time to go home.
Then I'd have to do everything over again the next day. The weight of this job didn't just go away after I clocked off; it bled into my everyday routine. It affected my mental health, health, and social life.
When you hate working in a job it carries over into other areas of your life and can affect you in multiple ways.
If you resent your employer, then it's time to find a different job. When the anger you feel about your work keeps you up during the night, drains your energy, and causes anxiety, then you should put your overall health first and discover another profession.
Continuing to work somewhere you absolutely loathe has negative side effects on everything, but especially in your mental health.
In fact, it can lead to:
- Depression
- Constant stress
- Overwhelming thoughts
- Self-doubt
- Lack of purpose
I've kept a job I absolutely despised due to the money. I told myself it might be short-term until I got back on my feet financially. Short-term ended up turning out to be long-term, and boy did it have a toll on my mental and physical health! I was scared to start a new job that would potentially pay less. After a while, I realized I was prioritizing the wrong things. My mental and physical health are much more important than my fear of the unknown. I know branching out in to the unknown feels scary – but sometimes it's necessary.
My physical health was the very first thing I noticed starting to deteriorate. I felt it before anything else.
The negative physical side effects from working a job you hate include:
- Insomnia/oversleeping
- Fatigue and tiredness
- Aches and muscle pain
- Constant stress be responsible for stomach ulcers and other ailments
Not only will working an awful job deplete your physical and mental health, it'll also exhaust your social life.
Some negative side effects on your dating life are:
- Feelings of isolation
- Needing additional love, appreciation, and human connection
- Decreased communication
You can and will find a job that doesn't drain just of energy from you and also pays the debts. If you're lucky, you might even find your dream job by taking that leap of faith.
If you think it's time to leave your work, take a moment to ask yourself:
- What enables you to happy?
- Could you be happier than you're right now?
- Does this job include something you are passionate about?
- Are you gaining anything from this job?
- What could be done to improve your situation?
Do not stay in a job that genuinely makes you unhappy. You have to be able to look forward to going to work, not dreading it. After the day, you should always put yourself first. Do what is best for you to maintain an overall well-balanced life. In case your work life is flourishing, your happiness will overflow into other areas of your life.
