Is your job making you miserable? Are you feeling dread, anger, frustration every damn morning even before you start?
If you wake up staring at the clock knowing you are to start another day at a job you hate. A job making you miserable. A job that drains the living hell out of you, you're not alone.
Many people find themselves stuck in a job that makes them miserable but feel powerless to change it.
According to a recent Gallup survey 68% of US workers hate what they do.
If you've ever thought, "I hate my job, but I don’t know what to do about it," than you have found the right place - this guide will help you take action.
Hello, I’m Daryl Pratt
I am a mentor, coach and guide.
I have been mentoring folk like you since 2005.
I started MENTORaUS.com to help guys just like you.
In it I share my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the hundreds of hours of listening and guiding folk just like you to make a change.
It will not be easy but it will be fulfilling, I can guarantee.
I have been where you are and now, it is my turn to pass it on. To pay it forward.
Life is short my friend so the sooner you control your destiny the better.
Here’s the thing. You are reading this because basically, you hate your job and you hate going to work.
I know how you feel. Been there, done that!
Look it sucks, but if you can get an understanding of why you feel this way then you're on the right path to fixing it.
Before I get to the 5 Proven Ways, you need to have a clear understanding of what the issues are.
What is it about the job making you miserable.
Here are some common reasons. Feel free to add to it.
It is a good idea to get yourself a notebook and start jotting these issues down.
Do not type it into a notes folder.
This is important - you have to write it out in longhand.
Lack of Purpose or Passion
This is not the place you want to be.
Toxic Work Environment
You cannot stay exposed to this. It will eat you up and spit you out.
A toxit work place can be hell on earth.
If You’re Feeling Undervalued
It’s only natural to feel miserable and unappreciated when you feel undervalued.
If you feel under valued - you probably are.
Poor Work-Life Balance
I have written thousands of words about this and mentored numerous guys on this issue. It is real. Recognize it as soon as possible.
If you don’t it will lead to long-tail issues.
Think - family, alcoholism, addictions, generational mental problems.
Read what 'The Harvard Business Review' says about 'Work Life Balance"
Trust me. Get on top of this fast.
Always be working on your work-life balance. I don’t care what job you have one you hate or a job you are passionate about and love what you do.
WLB can affect both.
Get help.
Job Insecurity
A job making you miserable can take a serious toll on your mental and physical health.
Please, please know there are options! There are people willing and grateful to help you.
Pinpoint the Problem areas
When you identify the cause, you can start working toward a solution.
Look for opportunities you can grow into. Opportunities you are qualified for and can jump right in.
Fight for these opportunities.
Do not waste any more of your life in this miserable job.
This is ongoing. Self-development is a great habit to nurture.
This is a great advantage for you. Not only will it create a sense of purpose as you discover the thrill of building your own tiny business, but it also takes the focus from the misery of your job to a place of achievement.
Powerful.
This is a little 'out there', but here goes.
Warning don’t get caught. Keep the notebook in a locked drawer or somewhere private preferably at home.
You will identify them all and you can have some fun with this.
It’s not the answer of course but it might keep you sane.
You may get to laugh more.
Hang with the people who make you feel OK. These are the folks who encourage and support you. In the first instance they are usually your family.
This is where the gold is.
I’m assuming you can’t quit your job for economic reasons.
Quitting is the answer. But you already know that.
So, Start Planning Your Exit Strategy
What If Quitting Isn’t an Option Right Now?
Not everyone can leave their job immediately just focus on making small improvements:
If your job is truly unbearable, start planning your exit.
Your job shouldn’t make you miserable.
Choose to improve your current situation.
Consider starting a side hustle. I have some interesting things to say on this here.
You have more control than you might think.
Take the first step today toward a happier, more fulfilling work life.
If you need more guidance contact me for personalized advice.
Record everything in a notebook.
Write it out in longhand.
Make time to update your regime.
Keep it current.
Reach out to your contacts.
Put yourself out there.
You never never know if you never never go.
Keep informed
I'm here to help.
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Meet Samantha, a 32-year-old marketing executive who seemed to have it all - a prestigious job, a corner office, and a six-figure salary. Yet, every morning, she’d wake up with a knot in her stomach, dreading the day ahead.
“I remember the exact moment I realized I couldn’t do it anymore,” Samantha recalls. It was Tuesday afternoon, and I was staring at my computer screen, feeling completely drained. I had just finished a conference call where my ideas were shot down for the umpteenth time.
That’s when it hit me - I was miserable, and something had to change.”
She took action.
She spent evenings and weekends reflecting on her passions, updating her skills, and networking. Within three months, she landed a role at a startup that aligned perfectly with her values and offered exciting growth opportunities.
“I won’t lie. The transition was scary,” Samantha admits. “But the moment I walked into my new office, I felt a surge of excitement I hadn’t experienced in years. It just felt right."
"Now, I wake up energized, ready to tackle new challenges. I’m not just surviving; I’m thriving.”
Not only did Samantha get a new lease on life and a new job, she was also offered shares in the startup at sign-on. Plus options, to convert future bonuses and pay rises to equity shares.
The company grew to a level no-one dreamed of. Samantha’s shareholding was last valued at $3.5 million.
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