6 Strategies On How To Survive In A Job You Don't Like

How do you survive in a job you hate? All of us have been there at some point. Out of necessity, you are stuck in a job that is unbearable and as a result, you hate life.

 This is all-too-common in Nigeria, where workers are often treated as commodities and liabilities, and get almost no real respect.

Unfortunately, under current conditions few have the luxury of simply quitting. According to careeralism.com here are some strategies for coping in a job you just can’t stomach.

• Set Goals And Objectives

If there is a bright side to your situation, it’s easier to get a job if you already have one. This means that if you are in a job you hate, you’re in a better position to get something better. Set a goal every week for sending out a number of resumés.

• Set Aside Time For Yourself

If you are overscheduled and harassed, you’ll be making a bad thing worse. It is vital to set some time aside each day, particularly before heading into work. It’s also helpful to engage in some activity that brings a smile to your face, whether it’s reading the latest Facebook posts, treating yourself to a favourite snack, or playing your favourite music on the stereo.

• Create Diversions

If possible, fill your workspace and/or your day with small diversions. For example, a sales representative who sometimes disliked making ‘cold calls’ to prospective clients brought a joke book to work and made it a point to read something funny before picking up the phone. It made a great deal of difference when talking to people.

• Learn New Tricks

If you don’t have the job you want, it may be due to a lack of skills and/or knowledge. Fortunately, this is highly curable. It’s never too late to learn something new that may make you more marketable when a new and better opportunity comes along.

• Decompress

Failing to ‘blow off steam’ and letting frustrations build up can be dangerous not only to yourself but to others as well. Engage in fun activities to ease the tension. Or, a leisure walk can go a long way towards depressurising and maintaining a positive outlook.

• Keep On Keepin’ On

Anything worth doing at all is worth doing well – even if it’s something you hate. Not only will this give you a sense of accomplishment and pride in yourself, it can also help you down the road should you need a reference.