First,
decide if your current job can be salvaged. Is it really too
terrible to continue, or can you improve your situation?
Rather than complaining to friends and co-workers about how
miserable you are, sit down and make a list of what you like
and don't like about your job. Then you have concrete statements
that you can deal with.
Think about things like salary, atmosphere, co-workers, benefits,
fulfillment you get from your work and room for advancement.
Examine your list. Is the main problem a low salary? Then
you need to ask
for a raise. Not fulfilling enough? Consider a creative
approach to your job. Need a promotion? A career
coach could help you get one.
If you just can't continue in your current job, or just want
to have more options, it's time to start
looking.
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Text by Amy
Fleitas,
illustrations by Brandy Kesl.
