to ask if you like your job?

[glitteringlight]

Just that really? I'm a hairdresser and I used to love my job but now I've been doing it for 10 years I'm beginning to hate it. I wish I could retrain/switch careers but I just have no idea where to start. AIBU? Is this just how everyone feels when they get older?

Nope, hate it. I started 11 years ago on a 3 month contract to work on a specific project and I'm still here. It's just me and my boss who drives me nuts most days. I used to work from home, but the company changed focus completely, so now I have to work out of home. I hate the environment, I hate the work I do. BUT, my boss is very flexible. I officially work 9.00-2.00 but usually dont get to work til about 9.15-9.30 and if the work I need to do is finished, I can leave from about 12.00 onwards. And if I need time off at short notice, I can do that with no issues. The flexibility I have makes staying worth it I guess. I certainly wouldn't get that elsewhere, so I put up with everything else.

Meh. I'm currently working as a barista because that was the only job I could get when I was back in the UK after a year of living/working abroad. I have a degree but have been stuck in low paid/low skill jobs since I graduated a few years ago. Despite putting all my effort into job applications for better-paid jobs with actual career prospects I keep getting rejected - I never even reach the interview stage. To make things worse my hours have been cut now as we're not getting enough customers in. Desperately hunting for a new job but given my track record I won't get my hopes up

I don’t love my job (hospitality management for 15+ years), but I don’t hate it either. Currently retraining as a Physio, 1 year in. Really enjoying it so far and best decision I ever made!

Not anymore. Getting to the point where I know I have to leave but am wondering what I want to do now. I'm public sector (not UK) and we are almost brainwashed into thinking it would be crazy to leave your permanent and pensionable job. I just can't take it anymore. I'm really unhappy.

No. I hate it. Night shift in a supermarket. It has made me mentally unwell.
I'm hoping to move to days. 🙁

I'm a carer in a care home. I love a couple of aspects of the job but hate far more. As soon as I can find something else I'm out of here. My physical and mental health are being pushed to the limit.

I have a love-hate relationship with mine. It’s stressful, tiring and the pay is crap. It’s so rewarding though and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

I love my job. I work from home and work for myself, love the variety and flexibility but also really appreciate that I'm very lucky things have worked out like this.

mmmgoats

That's great to hear- and how I feel too!

My work this morning has involved-

1. picking herbs in the garden.
2. Walking through the forest taking photographs.
3. Packing stuff to post.
4. Making an essential oil blend.

I get paid to play!

I hate it. It's not interesting. It's the same rubbish every day and I don't work with anyone remotely friendly. I was looking for something else but then found out I'm pregnant so I'm going to have to stick it out for a bit so I don't miss out on maternity leave.

speakout what do you do?

@speakout that sounds lovely!
So far today I've had coffee (obviously) done a bit of leisurely proofreading in the sun, written a quick post, taken some pictures and about to take myself off for a walk in the park where I will possibly take some more pictures.
This afternoon I have a bit of social media work to do for a client, then will be working on a couple of my own things. :)

DieSchottin, what was your degree in? Most of my friends and I were in a similar position after graduating but have slowly managed to find jobs with better prospects after a year or three. Several of us started out in our actual career paths working in schools or social work/care-type jobs with young people - there's a lot of demand there for people with all academic backgrounds, if that's something you'd be interested in

@psychomath my degree is in languages. It's been three years since I graduated now so I really need to find a "proper" job ASAP, I feel at my age I should be settling into a career by now