“There are 400 times you want to quit even a good job. Yahoo.com, recently published the article “10 Discontents to Avoid in the Workplace” by career planner Adam Stell, which may be useful for you who feel confused in your workplace.
Private life. Work and life don’t mix. Don’t move conflicts at home or friction between husband and wife to the workplace to vent. Doing so will only make you the talk of your colleagues after dinner and damage your personal image. It’s better to take a break and discuss it in detail with a friend.
Poor food. Not every company is next to a hotel, cafe, or bar. Instead of complaining about poor food, you can bring your own meals if you work in the suburbs. Prepare more fancy, not only to save money, but also to be healthier.
Bosses. The difference in status between bosses and employees is bound to create conflict. A smart employee will know how to hide personal grudges and focus on the ultimate goal of the company. Otherwise, you can absolutely quit and go it alone and get a taste of what it’s like to be the boss.
Promotion. Promotion opportunities are unattainable. Getting a promotion requires doing a better job than others. Instead of complaining about your boss’s inability to see the obvious, be proactive and discuss your work goals, skills that need to be improved, and development plans.
Low pay. People who do the same job, but not at the same company, tend to compare salaries with each other, and the lower person often feels resentful and lost as a result. In fact, the cost of living itself varies from region to region in the same country, which affects salary levels. Even in the same company, there are differences in salary levels. Instead of complaining about low pay, you should perform well and make your pay equal to your performance.
Tasks are heavy. Do you feel stressed out at work? In fact, anyone in your position would face the same problems, the key is how to deal with them. We suggest making a list, setting good work goals and sticking to them. By devoting the time and energy complained about to plan execution, productivity will increase significantly.
Wellbeing shrinks. When the economy is not doing well, or when the company’s performance is down, some organizations may cut back by eliminating free desserts, trips abroad, etc. Some employees can’t help but complain. In fact, this is at least not as bad as layoffs. Instead of complaining, why not do something innovative? For example, colleagues in a project team take turns preparing personally made desserts for everyone, etc.
Office environment. The rent for office space is not a small burden for the company. A cubicle may be small, but after all, it provides a relatively quiet and separate space. There are things you can do to make this small space more active, such as sprucing it up with potted plants, artwork, photos, and other items to improve the comfort of your work environment.
Office temperature. No matter what temperature it is, there will be people who find it too cold or too hot. Temperature is an objective fact we can’t change, so let the heater or electric fan take care of your problems.
Traffic problems. Complaining about the excessive time consuming commute is pointless, and it’s something you should have thought about before you started your career. There are many ways to improve your mood about transportation to and from work. For example, use the time to read a book, listen to a favorite segment or music. Also, see if there are colleagues at your company that you can carpool with, so the journey won’t be so boring.