Does Anyone Feel like This About Their Job?

W.,
I would line up a job first. I have one that makes me feel the same way at times. It all depends on what department I have been assigned to for the day. I have learned over the past few years that retail is just about the same no matter where you go. ( I work for Save Mart) and that people will yell to get what they want. I have also witnessed it in clothing stores as well. People have become cruel and unjustifiably mean. For what reasons I don't know. But has anything changed in the work environment to make you feel this way after so many years?
W. M.

Hi W., I went through this too and I am on the other side. I just want to support you here with anything I can. If you are open, one thing that helped me was to get all my frustrations on a page, all my resentmnents especially against myself, and when it was over, write "thank you that I release this negative energy from my being" "I allow myself to let go of all that does not serve my highest good." I set myself free and I ask the universe to replace it with all thought that are in alignment with my highest good." Then I burn it.

The next list is a gratitude list, or just words that make me happy. I don't stop until I have tapped into the energy of this, the emotion is key for telling us where we are at in our "life compass"

Hope this helps--I coach this stuff (Im in the Bay Area too) so it comes easy. Happy to offer what I can...blessings, you are in a perfect space to create. Enjoy the journey as though it were an adventure into YOU. 'There is nothing more important than that you feel good'. There are all kinds of information backing this up...best, E. Manning

W.,

I am sorry to hear about your job anxieties. Have you been able to determine what makes you anxious about being at work? Have there been any sudden changes in the past few months that have made life more stressful for you? If I were in your shoes, I would try to figure out why are you anxious, and if there is anything you can do about it. If you are working too many hours, maybe you could cut down a little? Or take more breaks-- sometimes even 10 minutes is enough to recompose yourself and be able to cope with the stress of the job. I wouldn't do anything about leaving your position at this time--- the times are tough and I just got laid off myself so thats how it goes....Good luck and let us know what happens. Maybe you could talk to HR confidentially?

Molly

I have felt like that at times, because i have been in an awful job. Yours may not be awful---but you may just really not like it anymore and feel "forced" to do something you don't want to because of the economy. But there are jobs. Just start looking in your free time, and you may find something new and exciting. Good luck.

I would certainly look into other avenues. Before you do leave your job, find out what else is available to you. I wish I could offer better advice, however my DH is in a somewhat similar situation- we actually moved over 2500 miles for his job. Work was running very low at our previous location so we felt it necessary to go where the work was available. After apending our small savings on the move, we found the job to be much less than what was offered. He was hired in with the promise of a years work of approved work, the promise of a good benefit package and we were givin the area in which he would be working. Epic FAIL on all accounts. He has not worked more than 3 weeks in the average month since starting, the health insurance would cost an additional $900.00/month for my son and I, and he has had to work over 300 miles away. We left our family and we left a beautiful (non-dry) place to "better" our lives and the future for our son. So- I know the anxiety and nausea you are talking of. Find something that will allow you to feel contentment and then put in your 2 weeks. I hope nothing but the best for you.

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You can't leave without finding other work first, but start looking for a new job on the side. In my personal experience, when you start dreading and hating going in to work, it's time to leave.

Also, it seems that most things have about a 7 year run (relationships sometimes included). After about 7 years something has run its course and it's time to move on to something new.

Start looking seriously for another job. If you don't, the anxiety and stress will spill over into the other parts of your life, and everyone will be miserable. Even if you have to take something that pays less, your quality of life will be better.

Hi W.,
I'm a commercial property manager too, and I know the feeling! It's especially tough right now because Landlords want everything leased up, and GOOD LUCK finding tenants right now. And then when you do find them, their smug little brokers know they hold all the cards. Ugh! So I completely understand where you're coming from.

In general, if you feel like you're trudging into the salt mines every day, it's time to find something else to do. Although the economy isn't fantastic, it's not quite as bad as it was. Do you belong to ICSC or any other industry organizations like that? If so, reach out to other property managers and see if they're doing any hiring. Work your network like crazy - something is bound to come up! The good news is, you've got a job now, so you don't need to be in a huge rush to find something new. Take your time to find the right position.

Hang in there!

I have no good advice. I work for the state and feel the same about my job. I'm totally dreading the end of maternity leave. I have to do something about it, but for now I'm taking a breather and enjoying my kids.

Best of luck to you. I hope you find a way of coping or of figuring this out. *hugs*