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Topic: breaking point
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| Bee News | Posted – 3/7/2008 1:31:38 PM | show profile I posted this on o/t, but thought maybe it could generate responses here. I am currently sick of my job for numerous reasons, mainly being the corrupt corporate world, the company's lack of pride in quality, absolutely no personal fulfillment, and a focus on quantity (not quality). I have gathered my experience and am ready to leave - to pursue an area I am more passionate about. Although, this (my passions) is also blurred from the lack of everything and anything positive these days. However, it seems that I never have enough motivation to actually update my resume, portfolio, and take the time out to apply to jobs. All day long I think about it, unable to do anything because I am stuck at work, but the second I get home I just want to avoid my computer and those thoughts. Has this happened to anyone? What was your breaking point that finally got you acting? Any tips for motivation? |
| jkdscribe | Posted – 3/7/2008 1:49:03 PM | show profile Sounds like you're burnt out, plain and simple. Some people (these forums can tend to be harsh) will tell you to gt off your ass and just do it...which may have an element of truth but is hardly motivting. I recently left a job I had only for a couple of months. It was a small daily where I just didn't click with my colleagues, didn't like the stories I was writing and wasn't making much money. But I had just gotten married, I did have a steady income, and it wasn't THAT bad. Nonetheless I felt miserable at the end of each day...I felt like it was stupid to hate it so much, but there it was. I am now making not much money but I know where I'm going, have goals, and I am doing the work I love. Anyway, what gets me motivated is looking forward. It's easy to say you'll start that job hunt tomorrow, but those tomorrows add up. Soon they will become five or ten years. Is that really where you want to be? Realize that by choosing not to act, you are choosing your current situation over another one that could be better--and it is out there. Let that serve s enough to get you going. Once you start it's easier because it's already happening. And remember that it IS happening. Posting on this forum was part of it. Keep going. P.S. Care to share any specifics on your job and what you're looking for? People here may be able to help. |
| rhino writer | Posted – 3/7/2008 2:54:25 PM | show profile This happened to me. And it ended because my whole department got laid off, so I was suddenly out of a job. That was 12 years ago, and I've been in a different area where I'm happier ever since. I'm a fan of plunging in, so if you have money saved, I say just quit. Nothing like terror and a dwindling account to get oneself motivated. Of course, that's not the sanest move given the economic circumstances right now. |
| Bee News | Posted – 3/7/2008 3:59:51 PM | show profile I am a writer/editor... I heart is all over the place these days. My first passion was television producing, but now I am interested in public and media relations, npo, and pretty much anything that is creative and/or fulfilling. I know I have to just do it, but I am just curious what people have to say about similar situations. I guess my biggest problem is I have lost sight of what is important to me, which has led to the lack of motivation. |
| Chamsah | Posted – 3/7/2008 7:09:50 PM | show profile Bee News Well, I hate to bring this up but the high rate of unemployment in our field should be a big motivator. You're lucky to have a job, though I understand what it's like to be at a place that eats at your soul. What is your alternatives but to get out? It is far easier to get a new job while you're already employed. And not to get all chicken little on you, but who knows how long that will last? Almost every single person working in our industry could be let go tomorrow. Things are that shaky. And if you think your life sucks now, imagine how you'd feel if you were out on the street long-term? (Talk about no motivation!) In other words, get out before you're forced out. You don't want THAT to be your breaking point. Good luck. |
| Jerose | Posted – 3/8/2008 11:50:42 PM | show profile You need to take the weekend to unplug from everything. You sound like you are going through depression. I know what that's like. I went through the same thing a few months ago--I couldn't find the motivation to write the damn cover letters even though I was excited about the job. I was burned out, pure and simple. If you can get away from everything and take a few minutes to write down what you like, then maybe you can find a direction. You need to clear your brain. Regroup, then act. Veg for a weekend, alone if you can manage. Do nothing work or stress related. That's what I had to do before I could decide to quit my job. But here's something else to consider: yes, you want a goal, but why not give a few things a try? Network in a few different circles and find out what interests you. You never know what will fall in your lap when you do it that way. Careers don't have to go in a straight path. |
