Have you ever had the feeling of getting tired of your job and even considered on quitting? Was there a time that you felt like you’re in a place that you didn’t even see yourself being in? Yup! I do too, multiple times! You are not alone, my friend. It’s pretty normal to feel that way.
Work, no matter how interesting it might be or regardless how much you love it when you started, can still be tiring as you go along with your life. It’s just like being served of your favorite food multiple times every single day – you’ll get sick of it no matter how much you love it.
Quitting a job is easier said than done. There are so many things to take in consideration. I know, you might think that quitting a job is just a matter of making a decision and putting it into action; but that’s not all there is.
Here are the things I do whenever I feel tired of my work (it might help you too):
1) Remember why you chose your current job and why you still stay
Recall the very reason why you applied for that job. There must be something in it that made you interested in the first place. Do you love the way the company manages its people? Do you have friends working there? Do you love its employee benefits? People, in general, won’t apply for a work that doesn’t appeal on them. Find something that is good enough to make you stay.
2) Ask yourself if the institution you work with is at fault
Every so often, employees get demotivated when the company they work with doesn’t suit their workplace standards. It is generally discouraging to work if the company has a poor management, doesn’t value and trust its people and their contributions, and cannot recognize, fully utilize, and challenge its employee’s capabilities and potentials.
3) Think if the job burns you out or you get bored with it
Employee burnout is one of the top reasons why people quit their job; it is when work demands more than an employee can give on a continuous basis. Workplace boredom is when work doesn’t interest the employees anymore. Is it burnout? Air it out to your management so they can make adjustments. Is it boredom? Set new goals to challenge yourself.
4) Dissociate your personal life with your work and vice versa
Reflect if you feel tired and sick of your work because of the work itself. Employees who bring their personal problems at work are demotivated, stressed, and will function less efficiently, this in the long run, will make them sick of going to work. Also, try to wrap everything up before you leave for home, bringing work to home will take so much of your time and will make you more exhausted.
5) Check your bank savings and other financial means
It’s good for you if you have a readily available job after you quit the current one, if not, be sure to look on your bank account before you do. Quitting a job means temporarily giving up your regular salary which sustains your basic needs, preparing all the documents a new job would require, and considering putting all of your other expenses (travels, shopping, and etc.) on a short-term halt.
6) Consider your priorities and alternative opportunities
We all work to make for a living and to sustain the quality of life we want. Considering where will you be or what will you do after you quit your job might do you some good. Remember, searching for a job is not an easy feat. Check for opportunities that interest you and reflect on your chances on getting hired immediately.
7) Make time to do something new, something outside your home-work routine
People tend to get sick of things when they become routinary. Do remember that home and work shouldn’t be the only focus of your entire life. You can enroll to graduate studies, have regular meet-ups with your friends, play sports, learn how to bake or cook, or be a member of a fitness program. Just have something to look forward to, anything that interests you and will keep you going.
8) Do some splurges and reward yourself
Rewards keep people motivated and eager. It’s not bad to splurge once in a while. Reward yourself by booking a trip that you’ve always wanted, going out to a luxurious dinner with your loved ones, adding pieces on your wardrobe, or by treating your friends to a movie or a night-out. Doing this will lessen your stress and it’ll keep you encouraged.
9) Create a healthy and comfortable workplace
Start by cleaning-up and organizing your personal workspace to help you work more efficiently and make your environment less stressful. Bring a positive energy to work every day and distant yourself from your colleagues with negative thoughts about their work. Maintain a professional and harmonious relationship with the people you work with.
10) Ask yourself if you’re ready to start all over again
New job means new company, new management, new environment, and new people to work with. You will exert some efforts to learn how the work is done and how the company processes take place, and you’ll be adjusting to your new boss and colleagues. Completing the required employment documents and getting the new-hire orientation might be a little stressing.
There you have it! I always make sure to consider these 10 things whenever I feel tired and sick of my work that I’m almost at the verge of quitting. I hope it’ll help you too!
At the end of the day, you’ll be the one weighing on your decision. If you have done these things and your decision still leans more on quitting your job, there must be reason for you to feel that way. Only you can figure it out if you really are in wrong place or situation. Just remember that you have all the power and control over your career and of what makes you grow as professional, satisfied as an employee, and happy as person.
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