Should I quit my job if I am unhappy? Or are we supposed to do what we need to do and that's it. I?

Question

I am married and 31. My wife works and I work full time. Losing my salary would be a struggle for sure...but not kill us. I am just so damn unhappy at work. No kids yet...but want them for certain.

Answer 1

If you stay with this job you will probably get stuck in it for a very long time, and be unhappy forever. Quit and get a new job that you enjoy so you can have a steady income before you have kids. No sense sticking with a job you hate when you don't have to.

Answer 2

While you still have a job (though not on company time) start looking around for other jobs, even if it's just a lateral move, you might like the environment more.

But really take time to think about things you'd like to do and research on monster and hotjobs and bls.gov what you need to get there.

You might never find a job that really makes you happy. Your dream job may be totally impractical, but that doesn't mean you have to keep working at the same crappy company.

There are also career counselling centers that, for a not insignificant fee, can help you find something more suited to you.

But it's a good time to start looking since you don't have kids. I'm sure your wife will understand. You're going to want to have something better for when she's out on maternity leave, at any rate.

Answer 3

I would take the time ( while at the present job) to search for a new one, but before you do that I would say for you to list occupations where you think you may be happy. I would change jobs before you get into a situation with kids and all where your income is really needed and you feel like you are forced to stay at the present job for "family" reasons.
Before leaving your present job- I would suggest that you save as much money as you can and cut back any un needed expenses. I say this becuase with a new job there is no gaurentee that your income will be the same or more. remember you must start off fresh and new - so don't go into a new job thinking you are going to be making the same money as everyone else there- just think about your satisfaction and happiness from working somewhere you really like and enjoy.

good luck and do it

Answer 4

Before I would quit, I would start looking for another job first and apply for something you like to do. If you like something you will be good at it. But don't let your wife carry the burden.
Once you found a job, by all means quit the other one. It's not worth it if you're that unhappy. First you won't be productive and you'll get stressed. Life is too damn short. Enjoy it while you can.

Answer 5

Quit only after you have found another job. In todays economy, it is easier to find another job IF you already are working. Then do an online personality/career assessment to find out what you want to be when you grow up--no meaness intended. Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Maybe find what is causing your unhappiness and talk to your boss. They might be able to change things for you. I agree with some of the others...life is short, but don't shortchange yourself in the meantime. Good luck!!

Answer 6

I did and my life’s been great since! I worked a miserable call center job in tech support. The IT field has dropped down to nothing and the whole idea of working another pathetic job in the same field was too much for me.

Now I make less money but work in a field at a job I love and wouldn’t trade for the world. Life’s too short to wake up to a nightmare each and every morning!

Answer 7

I'd suggest only quitting after you line up another job or a training situation that would get you a better job.
Look at what makes you unhappy about your current job. Can you ask to move to a different department, different boss, or something? Can you rearrange the way you do your work, your office, your time?

Answer 8

My suggestion is to first find an alternative earning, which might not be equivalent to the present job, but surely supports your need.

I think a lot of money can be made on the Internet.

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It takes little time to build up a great number of referrals essential to make lot of money; slowly.....this could be a great source of money generation. And the best part is that other people are in a sense, working for you.

As it is true for any other business patience and hard-work are essential ingredients for success of this business too. The good part is that you start earning from day one. The income is incremental it starts slow but goes on multiplying as you work further.

There are many ‘work at home’ program available on internet but most of them require you to pay first hand to join the program. Most of them are tricky because if they were making that much money, they wouldn't need to charge you.

I am not advocating this site, but simply showing you the way which I have tested.

Answer 9

if going back to school is out of the question, just put the resume out there. keep plugging in the hours no matter how miserable it is, and just market yourself. pimp that @$% and sooner or later you'll find a job you'll be happy with. maybe a cut in salary but hey you wont hate yourself for being unemployed for 6-8mo and "living" off your wife (girlfriend) eating hot pockets and playing Xbox (i know cuz thats what i did in 2005) just a little advice from the kid.peace

Answer 10

Well, what's the point of being alive if you are going to be miserable. You have to pursue happiness and at least start planning on a job/career change. I would say you should do it as soon as possible before kids enter the picture.