I have been thinking about a conversation I had last night with a young woman I used to work with and thought I would share what may be possible solutions for all of you who are feeling frustrated, angry, unappreciated and just plain crummy about getting up and going to work everyday. So what are you going to do about it? And just when are you going to stop making excuses for staying and get yourself out of the mire you call a job. Of course, you need to make the decisions based on what is good for you and what is good for you should be first and foremost in your mind not what others might think or loyalty to people who are not loyal to you.

What gets you excited (we are not talking about that really cute guy or gal you ran into last night) but what would really make you feel good about yourself, your work, your place in society. Make a list of all your interests and than expand that list to include jobs that correlate with your interests. Think out of the box with this exercise. Really stretch your imagination and dont worry if you have the skills or knowledge to do the job while you are doing this. For example if accounting or bookkeeping is your dream job (and yes there are some us who really think that way) then your options are unlimited. All companies and all industries need this type of service. So pick an industry you would like to know more about medical, manufacturing, construction or real estate, education and the list goes on forever.

Once you have narrowed down your career desires then it is time to look at your options for accomplishing your dream. Having said that if you really want to go back to school then how about looking at companies that will help you with that some that come to mind (now dont fall over laughing and think I have truly lost my mind) are places like Wal-mart, Lowes and Home Depot. Just about all large retail chains have good education programs for young people and even those not so young. And you are not limited to stocking shelves or sitting at a cash register these companies all need people who can work in the background doing bookkeeping, payroll, scheduling, managing, etc. And your hours can be flexible.

Another option is temp work there are lots of temp jobs out there for every type of work. Try getting a position in an industry you might be interested in if you want to work in the environment field, for example, look for a company that does that type of work. This will give you real world experience to see if this is really your dream career.

Also try looking for jobs at the college you might want to attend. Course costs are often reduced and sometimes free for employees. That way you can experiment with different subjects until you find the one that is right for you.

Get your resume out. Do it today!

If there is one thing I know if you stay at a job where you are miserable, it wont get better. If people dont treat you right in the beginning when you are new, they certainly wont be treating you right when you have been around for awhile it will just get worse not better. And making excuses for staying doesnt work either; you will just prolong the pain.

Your job should be rewarding, and let you feel good about what you are accomplishing no matter what you choose to do.

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