Does anyone else feel like they are wasting the majority of they're life working?

Question

Every day I get up at an inhumane hour, and I come home around 5pm and before I know it, It's the next day and the alarm is going and im about to get up and do it all over again. I make enough money to survive, but im not exactly "rakin it in" but it just feels like im wasting the majority of my time, making other people rich so I can be "not poor" and it all just doesnt seem worth it.

When that alarm turns on I get that "OH NO" feeling in my stomach and it immediately makes me angry and depressed and an almost nervous, first day of work type feeling. How can I have a steady income and be able to wake up.......whenever the hell I want to wake up!??

Answer 1

Yes, I hate HAVING to work. If you find any other way to do it, please let me know. I also get up with that sick feeling, knowing I'm going to a job that I hate just so we can pay bills. It's not even for "fun" stuff, it's just to pay bills. Pretty much sucks, doesn't it?~

Answer 2

Yep, they don't call it the rat race for nothing, always scurrying it seems to get to and from work. Maybe think about another employment? Either way, you have to squeeze in doing some things you enjoy, so that it feels as if you have a life besides work. Make your surroundings and what you do in it your private oasis. Connect with a friend or two to do things with sometimes. Most of all leave 'work' at the office - shut it off when you leave to go home if you can. Plan 'getaways' sometimes even on the cheap. The point is you have to go to other places and do other things and think about other things than just work even in those few hours when you get home and have to get up again the next day. The reality is unless you start your own profitable business or somehow make a lot of extra dough somehow where you don't have to work so much, it will part of your life until you retire. Blegh..., I know.

Oh, if there is way you can go back to school, even part time, you can always train for another type of employment that you may like better and won't seem like such a drag.

Answer 3

Ok my friend, the good and positive thing is that you have made the effort to air your frustrations and often airing your your problems to strangers on an open forum is not a bad thing. You know you have a tempory lack of drive and feel guilty over not acheiving what you have set out to do over the summer hols in the way of earning money. Plenty of people your age would not even be bothered. My advice to you is please please re-evaluate what you want to do in terms of career. It sounds as if music/bands are a main interest. I felt like yourself when I was your age and had the same presummed interest. I persued a career in music and now work in the music business for a couple of bands. The mere fact that you achieved the grades to attend uni would suggest that you aint thick and havethe ability to achieve. Oviously I don't know you but the successful examples you mention in the way of high profile people would suggest that you are partial to the entertainment industry. How about a course in sound production live/studio or lighting all of which can be degree standard. Listen, I maybe barking up the wrong tree but you MUST MUST have a close look at what degree you are doing its never to late to change yer mind. Ive always maintained that my career takes up 70% of my natural life and I'l be f**ked if im doing something for 70% of my life which I don't enjoy, also I you enjoy your job you'l be good at it. So head up, your life is there in front of you, do with it what you will and remember there is no such thing as good luck , you just create opportunities by doing as opposed to not doing.

Answer 4

Half of the workers hate their job. I know I did.

I worked five years full-time and then had to go to part-time due to the feelings you described above.

Then I started my own business. There is a downside in working for yourself, like when someone copies your business and cuts your income in half. That has happened to me. I did find a business where I could set my own hours. Just look through the yellow pages which are filled with business listings and see what appeals to you. Take a job with an existing company for a year with the goal of starting your own business. Check out some books from your local library on writing a business plan and write one.

Also you can look for businesses for sale. Talk to a real estate broker and search online. Businesses are listed in the back of the MLS and possibly on Craig's list. A lot of businesses just shut down because they can't find buyers. Just buy the assets or set up a new business in the same location as the old one.

If you are only concerned about sleeping in, then you can take a job like selling real estate. Go out at night and see what kind of night jobs are available. I have run my business for 13 years. It isn't exciting anymore, but it isn't hellish, like a job. There is risk involved, but things usually turn out positively. Put money away for a rainy day. Once you have your own business, you will find that there are plenty of tax deductions that will let you save money.

Answer 5

Yes I do get that feeling of being trapped.
I have been lucky enough to work myself into a job where I am out of the office all day seeing clients, make my own schedule and can also work from home some. But I still have to meet the requirements and workload so I don't have a lot of time to goof off but its great.

Answer 6

It's important to graduate from high school, attend college, and get a degree in a subject you enjoy. High school and college education prepares you for what you'll be doing the next 40 to 50 years--working. You want a career, not just a job.

It's crucial to do work that you love, whether it's teaching, healthcare, owning a business, being in the military, or even playing an instrument in a band. College graduates, on the average, make almost double the salary of those who do not graduate from college.

You don't mention your age, what you do for a living and how long you've been doing it, and whether you graduated high school/college.

Perhaps you're simply burned out in your current job. I once burned out after 15 years in one job; I lasted 4 years in the next job, 3 years in the next job, and I've been in my current job for 7 years. But then I love what I do and I have a college degree.

Perhaps you need a hobby or something to help distract and relax you. Does this suggestion sound lame? What would happen if you started exercising, took a class in something that interests you (cake decorating? sign language? landscaping?), joined a local club, volunteered at a local agency, helped an neighbor care for his/her yard? There must be something you can do for fun (besides drugs and alcohol, that is!).

You're in charge of your life and your career. Don't let your job be in charge of you. Read the Help Wanted section in the newspaper; think about all the strange, unusual jobs out there and find something you like doing for a living!

Answer 7

I've been unemployed and I've been employed, and employed is definitely better for my feeling of well-being,even not counting the money. My job isn't super-important but it gives me a feeling of accomplishment.

You sound extremely fatigued, and that might be influencing your attitude. I've felt that way and I've never made good decisions in the throes of those feelings.

If a change in attitude won't make your job any more attractive to you, and you have honestly had enough, look for something that will let you sleep later and maybe something closer to home and a little less stressful. But don't necessarily expect the same pay you're getting now.

In the meantime, maybe you could take a few days off to recharge your batteries. Good luck!

Answer 8

Welcome to the real world. My day starts at 6:00 am and does not end until 10:40 pm! I work 2 jobs.The good thing is I enjoy doing both.During the day I drive a recycle truck and at night I am a shipping clerk.I leave myu first job at 3:00 pm and am due at the second at 4:00. It takes me 35 minutes to commute to the second job so there is no time to go home between.Thank god for weekends!

Answer 9

Well, youd have to be very very lucky to wake u p whenever the hell you want. ha.

I honestly have to say I really feel bad for you.
I went to school to be an RN. Decided I wanted to go one step further, but didnt want to be a doctor, So Im now a nurse practitioner (I can do everything a doctor can do except open my own practice)

Im SO happy. I love going to work. I love what I do. And I can honestly say in 2 years Ive never thought "oh no" or "ugh" when I realize its time to get ready for work.

You need to find something that is going to make you HAPPY. I know it sucks working early days, but maybe change your profession or go back to school for something tht has flexible hours....

For example during the winter and fall I work night shift and summer and spring I work day shift. I can change it whenever I want, I could even say I only want to work 4 hours a week. Now of course Id only get paid for 4 hours, but Im just giving you an example of how flexible schedules are in really good professions.

I really hope things get better for you. I couldnt imagine not wanting to wake up everyday because I knew Id be going to a job that just gets me by

Answer 10

YES I can relate. I love my work but my job is hell. It cuts into my personal time and I am not free to take vacations whenever I want. And I am too tired or I get home too late to walk my dog or tidy my house. Ever since the word "PRODUCTIVITY" entered our workplace it has been unreal. You are not the only one!