Life is too short to put up with a job you dislike or a boss who treats you poorly. No amount of money can compensate for a toxic culture.
Work for someone who appreciates your ideas, loyalty and hard work. Even if it means working for yourself.
Too many of us are hanging around in places, relationships, jobs where we are not being valued - where the life is literally being sucked out of us. Why? Because of fear or lack of confidence in ourselves and in our abilities. We convince ourselves that we can stay in a job that makes us unhappy because we need the income, or because we don’t believe we can find another job. But the truth is spending too much of it in a bad situation will make you miserable and it can affect your health.
Working in an environment where you are merely tolerated will only hold you back. If you dread Mondays, and the high point of your working experience is Friday or payday, then perhaps it's time to start looking at other companies or perhaps starting your own business. The biggest challenge we all face throughout our career is to be brave enough to walk away when our loyalty and hard work are taken for granted. Speaking from experience, it’s a scary decision.
Change is scary, but there are really great positions/great companies out there. Have confidence in your skills and abilities. Know your worth. Even when the current situation tries to make you think otherwise. Network, volunteer and learn new skills. Start taking small steps to where you want to be. You deserve so much better!
