fuck this job.com

That is exactly how I've been feeling lately. I am absoutely convinced there is NOTHING out there that would make me happy job-wise. Lost cause. I feel the same way you do. Work Sucks.

no, pantero, you are not the only one. a number of times ive anticipated getting home from work on a friday evening, thinking "this is it! this is the weekend i sort out my life and figure out a plan".

no "plan" ever unfolds. the unhappiness ive dealt with not just in this job but my field in general has all but crushed the living spirit out of me, affecting personal relationships, my health, everything!

there HAVE to be words of wisdom out there. maybe this is what "life coaches" do.

believe me, pantero, you are not alone. maybe the teeming masses you see out there every day commuting to work are all in the same boat.

The problem I have is I always hope there is a job I would love to do, however, after getting into the job, I find that I don't like the job. Usually, the reason I don't like the job ends up being because of the people, not the actual physical job. I found that I refuse to partake in the social gossiping at work, and as a result, I am ostracized. I am very nice and do my job well, but if you don't play the game right of "social networking" then you are doomed. I think you have to find out why you having problems at work. Is it the work itself? Your coworkers? Your Boss? The Hours you work? And try to find a job that best suits you. I truly believe that life is too short to be unhappy. I wish you the best Pantero.

I don't like that there is someone over me, judging, making decisions based on only what they know and usually that is not enough. Most middle management has lucked into their jobs anyway and now I am at their mercy. It sucks.

Thanks for the replies, everyone. I wish we could all talk face to face. Maybe we all could get together and start a business or something...lol.

My problem is atmosphere which primarily has to do with the people. People make the job, because people form the culture anywhere you go. Right now, the culture at my current job is choking me out of my soul. I consider myself to be an intelligent, funny, lively, smart, and emotionally mature guy - but this entire week I was close to friggin' breaking down.

I don't wanna go in next week, but I'm stuck. Trust me, I'm searching for "better" jobs - where the people are somewhat tolerable. Hell, I wouldn't even care if I was a part of a clique, because you will NEVER get along with EVERYONE at work.

And then there's this fear of switching jobs and ending up just as unhappy no matter where you go (as Randomgirl pointed out). All this because of chasing the almighty dollar. I had one job in the past that I didn't like, but it was so much more tolerable than where I'm at now, and that's because the culture was different. Everyone at least had a little bit of respect and courtesy. Where I'm at now? Forget it.

I swear to God, I think I'll just become a Postal Worker and deliver mail. Government benefits. Stable. Pension. And you're moving around getting exercise. Who gives a fuck how much money you make anymore.

I liked work. I was thrilled to land a career making job just 2 years out of college. But as time went by and that job slowly became unbearable bullshit that cost me my marriage, I moved on to what I thought would be a bigger and better career job. More money more status everything. But guess what? The bullshit, the lies, the unethical behavior was 10 times worse than the last place. And this little charade continued thru 3 or 4 more jobs until I have arrived at this conclusion. ALL JOBS SUCK. WORK IS JUST A SOUL SUCKING EXCERCISE IN DEGRADATION FOR A FEW BUCKS.

yeah I find that pretty much everyone at work sucks. I am in the teaching field too so for some reason teachers get cliquey and nasty. You would think we could leave that crap behind in high school but noooo... some teachers feel the need to emulate their students. Anyways I know teaching's not where I want to be forever. For one thing I find it tremendously difficult for some reason to crack down on misbehavior when I see it, which makes for a rather hellish classroom. I'm actually a teacher's aide right now but I see exactly where that kind of attitude lands you because I've seen it in several classes that I help out in.
PLUS I am a freelance illustrator. I've known in my heart that's what I wanted to do all along but there is this part of me that was scared and didn't think I could make it, so I got my degree in art ed. I think a lot of artsy people end up there, because whose parents don't says stuff like "don't major in that there's no money in it." I guess I didn't think I could do it. But then I read someone's blog one day who became successful in freelancing after only a year and I thought, why not me? Why in the hell can't I do that? If you want something bad enough you'll go get it and that's what I'm doing now, and I'm doing it pretty well if I do say so myself. Most people hate what they do. Figure out what you love, and if there is any remote possible way you can make money from it. Don't waffle around in "oh gee, i'll never make money doing that" because with that attitude you sure as hell won't. I'm not saying go out and quit your job right away - I didn't, health insurance is a nice benefit. But if you never try, how will you know? I sure don't want to be one of those bitter old teachers that is just there for the retirement bonus they'll get in a few years, wondering why in the hell didn't I give what I really wanted to do a go?
P.S. I'd put a link to my site up here but of course I don't want any remote possibility that my boss might see it(because my site is also my real name). so if you would like to see my crizzap shoot me an email at seahorsy@hotmail.com. Coolbeans!

I've come to the realization that there is probably no "job" in the world, that I probably want to do. Work is another story. I LIKE to work. I like to feel productive, I like to use my brain, I'm smart and fast - but lets face it - most work is totally unproductive, and I'm not talking about "deep meaning" or even satisfaction. I'm talking plain old productivity. Most of this mindless running around like hamsters is glamourized into the illusion of being anything more than what it is: fucking cog in the wheel bullshit. The great myth of "career" is what I'm learning. It's how the systems cultivates the good capitalist dupes to keep the machine running that benefits like - 10%, at best, of the population. The myth of the perfect job keeps people believing in the system, up-grading their "skills" to make themselves more "marketable" for that next, great, rewarding JOB. Right.
I just want some honest work to pay the bills with people who are not leacherous freaks and idiots. I want to do something USEFUL.
The idea of "learning" anything more about this STUPID "career" I've fallen into - you know, "professional development" makes me puke. And hey - I'm good at my job, although I rarely actually DO it anymore.
That's my rant.

Heck most jobs suck and all have some challenges of some sort but I have to keep thinking there is one out there that is the idea position. Everywhere I've worked politics, ethical issues, and greed prevail. People are promoted cause they party with the boss or share alcoholic adventures together during business trips - good ol buddy-buddy deal. I feel this is just plastic and leads to issues.

People say finding a job that you have passion in is the first step; however finding one that can pay the bills is the challenge. I won't give up.

pantero, the best seems to work for self - no, that's second best. The best is being awful wealthy so that work is really "devotion to a cause or calling" rather than "work". Work is a covert word for "slaving". Otherwise, the second option sounds like more control -at least the thrill of winning and the agonies of defeat.. and then maybe another bank loan to get the thing off the ground. Just hope the banking lobby doesn't outlaw all bankruptcy...