To ask how you cope with a job you hate

[dontcallmeduck]

I’m actively looking for jobs as I hate my current one. I’ll still be there a while though. How can I get through the day to day. I hate waking up on work days, can’t get out of bed, am exhausted mentally when I come home and it’s affecting my ability to do anything else as I’m putting so much energy into actually surviving the day. I’m miserable there and am not hiding it.
Please give me your tips.

I went to work, did what was necessary, did it to the best of my ability and waited it out until I got another job - with an excellent reference, sickness rate and a fuckton of additional qualifications I'd completed online that they had paid for.

It paid the rent. It gave us food and heating.

What I found made it less soul destroying was to Not Really Care Any More - as long as I did my job properly, there was nothing they could do to cause me any additional inconvenience other than unreasonably expect me to come in for the entirety of my notice period, the bastards.

Had DP been earning/able to cover the bills, however, I'd have walked out without a second thought long before, though.

You'll get through this.

Take care of yourself as best you can health wise and be easy on yourself in the evenings. I ended up having to set an alarm on my phone and put it by my bedroom door so I had to get out of bed to turn it off in my last job.

to you all.

I went to college part time (weekends) to 're train in a different career. I done that because I absolutely detest my job and was filled with despair at doing it for the rest of my life. I actually like my boss, but hate my job and I'm fed up with being treated like shit. I'll be going part time in the new year to allow me to build up my business, but keep a bit of money coming in to cover my bills. Just knowing I now have options has done so much for me mentally

I’ve had a terrible time at work this year and have only stuck it out as I am pregnant. I haven’t kept my head down and have complained repeatedly about the acting manager who is incapable of doing her job but I am also very good at my job and have a very good reputation around town so wont have any difficulty finding a new job after maternity leave, this is not the same for everyone though so I know why people keep their heads down. If I could have though, I would have thrown everything into finding a new job instead of putting up with the current work environment.

I've never had a job I liked. Most people don't. You have to just put up with it and stop moaning, if you need the money.

@Morgenrot so not true , you need to be in a job you enjoy.

Stop caring. Honestly. Stop giving a fuck about the moaners and Debbie Downers. Look forward to coffee break and start taking a book or kindle with you so you don't have to listen to what i call the yappers and flappers. Have a nice lunch, go out for a brisk walk. Concentrate on the tasks you have to do in the morning until lunch. After lunch you've tasks to do but you're nearly there!
That's the only way I've got through a hated job while making my exit plan of course

My mantra .....
Clock in clock out , as in
Do what u need to do to get your pay
Clock the fuck out, tune out, turn off and enjoy your life

The way I handled it was breaking my lease and moving back home specifically for the purpose of quitting. That's how much I couldn't stand it.

Agree with @MitZiK. Do two things - stop caring so much about it, and find your joy - get them to pay for courses, try to pick up projects you’re interested in. My view is that work is full of shit. Put your hand up for the stuff you like. You’ll become the expert, and they’ll avoid asking you to do the shot you hate.

@dontcallmeduck do you have any transferrable skills? If so, there is bound to be something better out there. Keep on keeping on.

If you've signed up to one of those online recruiters/CV banks e.g. Monster, then update your details every week or so. That keeps your profile near the top of the agents' list.

I've been in this situation and I'm sorry you're struggling.

If leaving right now isn't an option then I strongly recommend taking up some form of regular exercise 3-4 times per week. This will give you an outlet to vent your frustrations and help keep a clear mind to aide job searching.

Good luck

I agree with Morgenrot, I've never enjoyed working. Some people just don't and a job that doesn't negatively impact my mental or physical health is probably as good as it gets.

Yes! @Taraswell