[GonnaGetBetter7531]

I find myself swinging from these moods most of the day.

Today at work I was bored out of my mind. The work we do is basic, anyone could do it. It requires no special skill. I've tried to study to better myself while at work, to try and seek a promotion however my co-workers only care about video games, junk food, playing with their smart phones, watching comedy videos on youtube, so its hard to study. Some of the managers are in on this too...I can't say anything, because I would get punished. I try to train the jr. employees, but they see the managers screwing around, so they think why should I pay attention to what your saying...I want to have fun, now.

I work 12 hour days, so when I get back to my room, I'm too tired to study. I do exercise in the morning, so I'm ready for bed when I get back home.

I've cut myself off from reading the news on the Internet, because it makes me angry. It is all negative and I don't want a part of it.

I also get angry at my managers at work. They think they are doing great, awesome things. They are just screwing up the younger workers with a bad work ethic.

I would love to have my own company, or be my own boss. Sure it would take some work, but at the end of the day, I would be responsible for any failure/success. Not play the blame game or throw someone under the bus.

I wish there was a way I could turn off my emotions to all of this.

[shezbut]

I've worked a few of those types of jobs in my life ~ they sure do suck!! I never engaged in those activities myself, so I kind of stuck out like a sore thumb. That's how my life has been though ~ different priorities. Rarely the popular kind of priority, other than when I was a teenager and really acting out.

Keep on studying. Move up and out, things will get better & you're hard work will finally be recognized. Best wishes!

[Leed]

When I WAS working, the younger employees seemed to want to "play" all the time. I didn't go in for that kind of stuff. I always had a good work ethic cause that's the way I was taught in high school in business classes.

Your work ethic WILL be recognized. Every place I've worked, the "big" bosses knew what was going on, even tho we didn't know it. We figured it was just the managers who "had a clue." But I don't doubt that you will be rewarded for your work ethic --- and it won't be that long so hang in there.

I wish you the best of luck! Keep us posted, will you? God bless. Hugs, Lee

[lostinwilderness]

I'll second Leed on both points. My 'work experience' while short in duration, held a similar circumstance wherein I had to train others. I too have experienced the uninspired work ethic some people show.

It is only time and experience that teach us better values. They may goof off now only to be regretful at a later stage. You've made your opinion known. It is up to them to decide whether or not to take said advice.

You can rest assured that you've tried to do your best by them. Concentrate on yourself and how to improve further. That's all you can do.

As to turning off emotions, I'll leave you with this warning 'Be careful what you wish for... it may come true'
Turning off emotion comes with its own ups and downs, difficulties and can be devastating in its own way.

I wish you well and hope for a few good bounces to come your way.