Problems Are Not Stops Signs, They Are Guidelines

I am unmotivated.

I am underutilized.

I am a manager who is actually just an admin assistant and I am bored. 

~Worker Living in KENYA

You are reading from the book “Just Quit” & Live

If we’ve been working for several years we know our capabilities. 

We know when we are challenged and how it feels to meet the challenge.  We know the adrenaline rush and how that feels.  We also know when we are skating by and not doing much of anything.  At first it’s okay because it might be a good break; then it becomes boring.  You sit there and you watch others who aren’t any more capable than you are and they are growing, learning, and stretching.

Today if you are unmotivated and underutilized ask yourself what you are supposed to be learning from this experience? Learn it so you can move on.  

Get Out Of Your Own Way This Year. Do What You CAN To Improve Your Work Situation.

I feel I don’t have sufficient time for improving my skills to clear the interviews.

I am spending time in an office which I don’t like at all.

If I am stuck here, I will never be able to improve on my skills and have a peaceful life.

~Worker Living in HONG KONG

Today do what you CAN do.  

You might feel stuck in  your office but what CAN you do?

What CAN you work on that you WANT to work on? 

What CAN you think about that CAN move you forward?

Today,  think and do at least one thing that you CAN do. 

Who Are You? What Do You Want? Life Is Short...Go Big Or Go Home

I deserve more than this. I did not go to school for this.

There is no acknowledgement. No one cares about what I have to say. I’m nobody here.

Bad management.

Half of the time, I question what I’m doing.

~Worker Living in California

I AM somebody. 

Say it: “I AM somebody.” 

Say it again: “I AM somebody.”

This time when you say it – stop –  take a deep breath, close your eyes and say it s-l-o-w-l-y:  “I AM somebody.”  

Honor THAT somebody today. 

P.S.

When you “Just Quit” your job and go home….that IS Going Big.

It’s not impossible. It can be done if you follow the steps.  I know it is not impossible…because I did it!

Today, Make Your Pro's and Con's List Of Staying and Leaving Your Job

I’m in danger of getting hurt every day that I work. I’m trapped in a sh*tty, racist town doing nothing to pursue my dreams.

I don’t get to be with my girlfriend. I have terrible hours. I don’t get to spend time with my family.

I have carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, and tons of stress just thinking about going to work and this company treats their employees like sh*t.

~Worker Living in NEW YORK

You have to make your list.  You know the list.  The pros and the cons list for your current job. 

Staying (Positive and Negative)

Leaving (Positive and Negative)

If you are miserable you have to make this list to really get to the bottom of how bad it is. If you are generally okay (and not totally miserable) you might not need to actually write the list down, but you should do it in your head. You need an idea of the positives and negatives of this job.   

Are You Going To Say A Hearty YES To Your Adventure?

I can’t live in Trivandrum any more. I’m fed up with the food over here.

My savings are low and there is no appreciation. 

~Worker Living in India

Today, ask yourself if the location where you live and/or work is where you want to stay. 

How long do you want to stay?

Did you move for this job? 

Why are you here?

That’s a lot of questions, go back and read them again and answer them.  Now, more questions: 

Do you like living here?

If you are not happy here and know eventually you want to leave do you know where you want to go?

Do you have a plan for relocating yourself and your family? 

Even if moving seems impossible for now, just contemplate where you want to go, when you want to leave and the ways of getting to your destination.

Remember this is your life.  You can decide.

Rules of Life: Go After It---Ask For It ---Step Forward

Well, where do I start? 

There are legal issues, personal health issues, and a terrible boss.

I’m young and my health is declining. 

I have no time to actually have a life. Corporate America is killing me.

~Worker Living in Connecticut

If you are in Corporate America; or even if you’re not in America and in a corporate environment; you need to ask yourself if this is where you need to stay.  

You might not be able to leave tomorrow or in two weeks; but is the corporate environment the right fit for you?  It might sound good to tell people where you work and what you do, but is it working for YOU? 

Even if it’s not a corporation, is the type of place where you are working the right fit?  Can you be honest with yourself? Can you even take the time to think about these questions or is it safer to just continue on and not reflect?

Today, Find Your Happy Place

Headaches and being ill from stress doesn’t allow me to be able to decide what to do next. 

Emotional stress clouds my judgment.

~Worker Living in the United Kingdom

You are reading from the book “Just Quit” & Live

Today, ask yourself if  you are in a healthy emotional state.  Can you make good decisions about your career in your current state or is your judgment clouded by emotional stress? 

If you are not in a good place then you need to figure out three things that you can do to help you relieve this stress.  They could be “small” yet helpful things that you enjoy doing and will take the pressure off.  You  could go for a walk, exercise, meditate, or do something creative; such as write, draw, or cook.

Go back to your list you made on January 1^st.

Make yourself do something today that you may not feel like doing but you know will help relieve this stress and help you clear the air. 

If you are in a good place today then you need to just take a second to ask yourself – what do I need to do next? Then you need to wait for the answer and proceed when ready.