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What to Do if You Hate Your Job

Many professionals know what it’s like to feel stuck in an unsatisfying job. Maybe you struggle to work well with your colleagues. Perhaps your daily tasks aren’t utilizing your full potential. Or is it a concern over your salary expectations? Unhappy Employee

Whatever the reason is, life’s too short to stay in a job that you’re not happy with.

The most important thing to do when you’re feeling unsatisfied at work is to develop a plan of action. Here are a few key ways to deal with your situation.

Mum’s the Word (Even if you’re Unhappy).
One of the biggest mistakes that you can make when you’re unhappy at work is to tell a group of other people about it. Even if you hate your job and have every intention of looking for work elsewhere, try to limit the number of people that you share this information with. First and foremost: don’t tell your co-workers. And certainly don’t complain about your job (or your boss!) via social media. Too many employees have made this detrimental error.

Instead, quietly consider what it is about your job that is bothering you and begin planning for how you will solve the problem.

Weigh Your Options.
Even if you’re absolutely sure that your current job isn’t working for you, don’t resign in haste. Maybe there’s an easy solution that doesn’t involve leaving the organization. Could you transfer to a different department? Is there anything that might make a difference and convince you to stay? If you have a good relationship with your boss or supervisor, perhaps you could raise some of your concerns with them and try to generate a solution together.

Start Your Search.
Once you’ve made the final decision to leave, it’s time to begin your job search. Searching for a job while you’re still in another position can be tricky, but it’s certainly not impossible. Start by updating your LinkedIn profile and resume to showcase your most current skills and experience. Then, do some research on companies in your area that might be a better fit for you. Tap into your professional network and quietly ask around about potential openings. Though as we discussed above, don’t go broadcasting your job search to everyone you know—unless you’d like your current company to know that you’re looking to jump ship.

Resign Gracefully.
Always provide a polite, courteous resignation letter—whether you hated the job or not. Leave your position without any hard feelings and offer to help make the transition as smooth as possible while you’re still at the company. It’s always best to leave on a positive note. You never know when you may need a recommendation in the future.

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