What to Do When You Hate Your Job but Need the Money

“Dear Heather,

I hate my job. Ten years ago, it was fun and challenging. Even two years ago, I felt like my opinion was of value, and that I was having a positive impact on the company’s direction. At this point, however, after some unfortunate corporate choices at the upper levels, I have more responsibility than actual power. I’ve been forced to implement decisions I disagree with as if they were my own. My heart races when I walk into the office, and I actually cried during my commute this morning. My husband is doing OK at his job, but my income has factored heavily into the family budget. We have two young boys headed for college someday. How can I know what to do and how to do it? I have a history of depression, and my job isn’t helping me stay in a positive zone.” Continue Reading

Succeeding in Your Current Job

While many people are looking for jobs, others who have them may not exactly be content with what they are doing.  This was the case for one former assistant who wanted more out of her first entry level job.  Like most if not all college graduates, she expected to get a good job after graduation.  Unfortunately, her new job didn’t live up to what she had hoped, but she persevered and moved forward in her career.

This former assistant shares knowledge on how to succeed in your current job, satisfy your boss, and advance your career in a recent article.  However, if you’re a college graduate looking for a job in this economy, it’s important to get your foot in the door, and be productive in your search.

Remember, your first real job is a stepping stone on your way to a successful career.

Information provided by Lilit Marcus and Nancy Cook.

Source

http://www.newsweek.com/2010/08/25/surviving-subservience.html