I feel stuck in a dead end job....?

Question

I work for a walmart and im married w/ no kids but I feel worthless..
I want to do something worth while... I think im bored...
Like the F.B.I or something... Im probably just day dreaming but it would be nice to do something important... What can I do???

Answer 1

That is an interesting question but there is so much left unsaid. What do you do at Walmart? What is your education? What do you want to do?
You need to take an inventory of your skills. What are you good at? What do you like to do? What are you educated to do?
Then take that list to a guidance counselor at a local college, employment agency, etc. You can then develop a plan. But you can't make a change unless you have reasonable goals and aspirations and a plan.

Answer 2

Dead-end jobs suck. From the sound of it, you're doing something to pay the bills rather than something you want to do. That sort of impasse has repercussions, the way going without sleep at night messes up your day.

You also mentioned daydreaming. That's actually not a bad place to start, provided you go about it productively. My impression is that you want to do *something* different, but you're not sure exactly what. I'm going on that hunch, and hope it's correct.

Since you're asking for advice, try this. The worst that can happen is you decide it's not helping.

-Attend to the positive answers to your question here. Good pessimists see the world as it is, and allow it to happen; good optimists see the world as it ought to be, and make it happen.

-Find a copy of "The Path" by Laurie Beth Jones. There is a distinctly Christian drive to the book, but in the best sense.

-Take some time off. A weekend, three days.

-Go somewhere you can be alone, if not for the whole time, then for a few hours each day. You want to clear your head of misconceptions and face yourself. That's the only way to get a good answer.

-Go through the book, doing the exercises.

-Once you've found your answer, give it some to sink in (if needed). Then go out and make it happen, come hell or high water.

This all probably sounds trite, but this kind of exercise leads into aspects we may not otherwise have considered. I've done the above, and found it quite useful, so please don't write this off as glib prescription. Good luck, and I hope you find what you're looking for!

Answer 3

At 22 years old anything you want, you have infinite potential so use it, a few tips- Write down the 10 things you want to have in life within the next twelve month, carry this list with you ALL the time. Do NOT tell anyone about it, they will try and de-rail your goals, pour cold water on your dreams, and try and talk you out of it, it's human nature, the bigger success you are the bigger failure they will feel. Do not be modest about your objectives, aim high, check the list every day, stick with it. Never take free advice it's too expensive! Always thank people who help you. To most people the fear of failure is a bigger influence than the opportunity of success. Homer Simpson advised Bart "Trying is the first step on the road to failure", most people think like this , if you do change. Mix with winners not losers. Go with your gut instinct. If you "fail" so what, the man who never made a mistake NEVER made anything, start again, NEVER give up.

Answer 4

You need to find your purpose.....

in the mean time volunteer at a hospice (if you can do it) or meals on wheels, habitat for humanity....you would be surprised how good that makes you feel and it may put you on the path you need to be on

take a class...something you are interested in...at night school(usually held at the local high school or community center) or go back to school...
Find the positive things that bring you joy...true spiritual peace......does your wife feel the same way...have you talked about it with her...
you can see a counselor....

set a small goal and work towards it...dead end jobs are less damaging when you are pursuing something your life...like art or writing



DON'T EVER CONFUSE A JOB WITH YOUR SELF VALUE
We go to work to pay bills that is it...it does not dictate your value as a human being...especially at Wal Mart

Answer 5

All jobs are "deadend"; it's just that some reach it at a lower level. Think of jobs as a pyramid; there is only 1 CEO; the people who actually to the work are the most numerous and are at the bottom.
Your worth has nothing to do with what level you are; are you doing your job well? Are you friendly to co-workers? While the people at the bottom are not paid well, they are actually more important, for they do the work.
Perhaps a change in pace, new friends, go to evening classes; go to church, etc., will help you.

Answer 6

Go get some education. Wal-mart might even pay for the education and give you a raise when you get a degree. I have 2 kids and have worked my way through school (no financial aid and no loans). Community college and state schools are affordable if you take 2-3 night classes a term. I when from nothing to 4-year degree in 5 1/2 years going part-time. Now I have plenty of choices and the knowledge to see opportunity and take advantage of it!

Answer 7

First, don't have any children until you become more financially stable.
Speak with a school counselor and get some wise advice.
Don't put yourself down because of your job because you are doing something honest and you're not too lazy to earn an income.
Walmart might be your beginning but it doesn't have to be your ending.
There are many employment agencies with people who can help you find more suitable work.
Friends and family members can prove helpful if you let them know you're seeking another job.
Do whatever it takes to find personal contentment but take one step at a time and never, never, never give up hope.
Be kind to yourself and keep looking UP!!

Answer 8

Do something for yourself..the F.B.I. could be boring also.

Answer 9

join the military! benefits, travel and worth...oh did i mention it
will cost U!

Answer 10

You could fire yourself for boredom reasons, maybe that will motivate your aspirations a little.