I know it looks like a self-help book—at least that's what I thought—but it made a huge difference in my life. While I was never in your exact position, I was in terrible job for the last 2 years. My boss would call my office almost every day at 4:55 to make sure I didn't leave early. I endured constant criticism and had really didn't have a shred of positive feedback in over two years of work.
What Colour is your Parachute made me realize that it really was the job, it wasn't me at all. Don't get discouraged. Figure out what you really want to do with your life and work towards that. When someone recommended that I read that book, I thought it was a crock at first. I didn't think i needed some crazy self-help book. But, in reality, I did.
Just a few months later, I've left that terrible job and am working at one that I love. It's out there—don't give up on the basis of one lousy job.
ps: The new job I took pays just slightly more than half of what the old one did. I'm still extremely happy about my decision. I'm not depressed anymore, I love my job now, my home-life is better, etc etc etc.
Seriously, don't fret about this. It's stressful to not have a job, but I really don't think you made a mistake. Job misery very quickly turns into life misery. You should avoid being miserable at all costs.
Good luck and please write back. We're here to help.
I know it looks like a self-help book—at least that's what I thought—but it made a huge difference in my life. While I was never in your exact position, I was in terrible job for the last 2 years. My boss would call my office almost every day at 4:55 to make sure I didn't leave early. I endured constant criticism and had really didn't have a shred of positive feedback in over two years of work.
What Colour is your Parachute made me realize that it really was the job, it wasn't me at all. Don't get discouraged. Figure out what you really want to do with your life and work towards that. When someone recommended that I read that book, I thought it was a crock at first. I didn't think i needed some crazy self-help book. But, in reality, I did.
Just a few months later, I've left that terrible job and am working at one that I love. It's out there—don't give up on the basis of one lousy job.