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nonightowl · Jan 27, 2016, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by growlycat

Truth is, lots of jobs really just suck. People are treated as replaceable cogs. Who wouldn't want to run the other way.

Things that help make work suck less, if you can find these traits in a job, it may help your desire to show up:

1. Camraderie- having coworkers that you like and respect and like you in return
2. Limited customer contact-- customers may be the lifeblood of a business but they are often demanding and difficult even for the most well adjusted. Behind the scenes jobs are less stressful generally
3. A well paying well benefitting job can make up for a lot of the other crap
4. Doing something you actually like. This one on the list helps me the most
5. Working for a manager who is halfway human-- a good manager will reward those who deserve it and work with you if you are struggling
6. Doing work that feels meaningful. Selling starbucks may not feel as meaningful as working with kids perhaps (pick your own comparison)

It is understandable that work is so demoralizing.

I want to add some stuff that has been helpful to me:

I've always considered time going to and from work to be part of the work day, and just as exhausting. So, a short commute can help. Not spending a lot of time driving or riding a bus/train means getting home sooner. And that means more time for YOU.

Having stuff near work like a grocery store or bank (just examples)can save time on weekends for shopping for food. I don't mean everything, but it can be nice to be able to pick up something during lunch, before work, or after work cause the store is on the way. Or your gym is close by, so you can just go to THAT location instead of the one near home.

Granted this all depends on a lot of variables, I know.

I strongly agree that good co-workers and a halfway decent boss goes a LONG way. I've always felt PEOPLE make or break a job, not the actual job. I've had some TEDIOUS jobs but the people & boss were so NICE and fun! It made up for the tedium.

It's true that workers are treated like cogs on a wheel. Working hard used to get you ahead, get you noticed, promoted. Now it doesn't mean SQUAT.