why do we stay SO LONG on jobs we actually hate?

Answer 1

I had a job I disliked, I won't go as far to say I hated it because I would've quit in a heartbeat. I stayed because It paid the billls, I was good at what I did, but being there so long it became redundant and boring, there was no challenge. I guess if you stay in a place so long, it's kinda comforting because its familiar which is a good and bad thing.

Answer 2

I can relate to your situation. Several years ago I was trapped in a job that I hated. I felt all of the same emotions you feel and more. It was a high paying professional career and I just left one day without any plan in place. That is the worst thing you can do. My suggestion is that you begin an active campaign to get a new job. If possible you should begin networking with other professionals you have contact with to try to find a new job. Even though the economy is tough right now there are jobs available. You just need to network heavily. Don't rely on the job postings only. Some suggestions on what to do while you are still at work to deal with the stress. Go seek some professional counseling. I should have done that much sooner than I did. There are professionals out there who can help deal with work related stress. Don't be afraid to seek help! Put together a plan where you can work on your job search 10 + hours a week. Look for a new job while you are still working. Take action immediately to get out of the job, but don't leave until you have an alternative in place. It has taken me 4+ years to finally find a position that I am happy with, and it put my family through a tremendous amount of financial and emotional stress that it has destroyed my marriage and my relationship with my daughters. I hope this helps!

Answer 3

I think it’s because we actually are too lazy to realize that we can do better. There are situations that make people have difficulty to find good jobs like the need for degrees and experience, but if you are doing a job only because of money make sure you desperately have to. If you have the options to do a job you love, than take it in the long run wouldn’t you rather look back on your life and say, “hay I have fun while I was alive and working” than not.

Answer 4

We get our lives adjusted to the income we have. They give you a little raise. You spend a little more until you can't go anywhere else, because you depend on the cash. This is the way companies keep you. It's cheaper to give you raises than it is to train new employees all of the time and keep some expertise on the job. The key is stop spending, pay off your bills, find a job you like and do what you want with your life, because it is far too short to be unhappy.

Answer 5

I think people are afraid of change, so leaving a job (even though it sucks) would cause a change in routine. When you go to work, you pretty much know what to expect (granted, some places are not as monotonous as others...like you wouldn't always know what to expect in a hospital ER) and that is comforting to a degree. But to change jobs means breaking out of what's familiar and comfortable and trying something new, thus causing us to not know what to expect. This is all just my opinion though.

Answer 6

i guess because we feel trapped, we need the money, worried there's nothing else out there. maybe some have families to support, and if they leave then it could put their family in jeopardy. or some people are just lazy, lack ambition, and somehow feel comfortable at a job they hate just because it's something they are used to and they don't want to start over somewhere new. and some people just like to have a reason to complain. they are happiest when they are miserable.

Answer 7

Its the way the system is made! If you did not enjoy class when younger, it is more likely that you will not enjoy most works in your active life! We are educated to fit in a mold, and sometimes, this is just no working! But since we gather responsabilities over time, we have financial obstacles to override, and that can`t wait, then we are stuck in a wheel! Pretty hard to get out, if you asked me! But sometimes, its just the best thing to do, even if it means restarting to zero!

Answer 8

I hate trying to get a job for so long, certain places near me don't interview applicants easily.

Answer 9

By definition a job is what you do for a living - making money. Everyone wants a good job but that's impossible...

Answer 10

it is scary to do resumes, send them out, and risk being rejected. It is VERY personal.

If you stay at the job you hate, you know what to expect, while the fear of the unknown in interviewing is worse.