Why are most people unhappy with their jobs and how to be happy with yours
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Sam has recently started a new job as a salesman. The job was so stressful to the extent that Sam started to become bad tempered throughout his day. Whenever Any small thing happens same becomes irritated and he shortly finds himself cursing and screaming. Whenever Sam feels really low because of his job pressure he turns to his friends and relatives for advice and they all reply saying the same thing "But its your job" Sam started to become really unhappy with his life, he started sleeping less, waking up more, smoking and gaining weight. Sometimes thoughts of quitting the job visits Sam’s mind but as soon as he declares them someone quickly replies saying "but its your job" The "but its your job" is the excuse responsible for ruining hundreds of lives of people who wanted to be happy. If you asked Sam about his life goals he will tell you that he wants to be happy but like the most he contradicts himself by staying in a job that he hates. How to be happy in your job
Sam’s story is just one of the millions of stories that happens everyday and I am sure you have lived a similar story at a certain point of your life. In order to be happy with your job you must: • But its my life: don’t ruin your life because of your job, After all the main reason you are working is to live a better life not to ruin it. You must give up the self torturing approach that most people follow and be brave enough to quit your job if its ruining your life • Do something that you like: only choose a job that you like instead of following the crowd. Hundreds of people have ruined their lives because of not adhering to their hobbies and the things that they really like. • Fix your priorities: if health is much more important for you than money then your current 12 hour job is not by any means suitable for you, however if you don’t mind to die early just to die rich then keep this job. Its all about your priorities • Understand yourself and seek a job that suits you: Some people adore routine work while others could suffocate if they did the same thing everyday. Some people hate to carry the responsibility while others want to be their own bosses. Understanding yourself is a crucial step in the choice of your job Next time someone tells you “but its your job” answer him saying “but its my life”
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