We Have The Freedom To Choose - Staying Misaligned Or Getting In Alignment

My values do not align with the GM or other top managers in the company.

The willingness to change our corporate culture to become a better company is not even a consideration because they need to keep selling.

Our customers think poorly of our company and nothing is done to address the root cause of those complaints. A discount is given and they stop complaining.

Anxiety is constant even on weekends when I cannot stop thinking about everything.  I am already behind on next week.

They are forcing me to fire people in my department and not understanding that we are already understaffed.

~Worker Living in GEORGIA

A big part of “Just Quit” is finding alignment.  We have to be in alignment with our highest selves, purposes and goals. It might take some time to find this alignment or it might happen in a flash. It just depends.

At some point we realize that we are out of alignment with where we are supposed to be, what we are supposed to be doing and contributing to the world.

We have the freedom to choose. We can choose staying misaligned or getting in alignment.

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Yes, You CAN Handle Being Honest With Yourself About Your Job Situation

I’m tired of it.

I’m not making enough money to deal with it all any more, not to mention the commute. I’m tired of feeling like I’m wasting my time while I’m there, and then there’s the clueless manager.

I’m tired of the schedule. I’m sick of the leg pain and feeling worn out the next day.

I’m ready to push myself into finding something new. I can find another job, provided that I finally start looking for one. Almost any job I get will pay me more than I’m making now.

I made a big mistake recently and have to deal with the consequences. It made me realize that my job isn’t worth it.

~Worker Living in Illinois

Finally, when we get to the point where we know we need to leave a job it is a liberating moment.

Finally, we can be real with ourselves.

Finally, we can stop faking it and telling others and ourselves how happy we are.  We aren’t happy.  We are sick and tired of being sick and tired.

Finally…we know this job isn’t worth it anymore and we need to move on. 

Is It Really URGENT? Due Now? Why??? Folks Are Just Asking "Leaders" To Focus On What Is IMPORTANT.

The treatment from management and “leadership” isn’t fair and the demands are ridiculous. Especially being a commission paid employee.

~Worker Living in Missouri

Oh how crazy it feels to work in a place where there are “false urgencies”. 

Everything is due today. No…it’s due in an hour. Where is that e-mail? Did you get the report done? I need that PowerPoint Deck now! 

It’s exasperating when you KNOW that none of it is really important.   A month from now, a year from now and definitely five years from now NONE of this will matter. So…because we know this continue to bear the ridiculous demands from management for now. 

Take note and VOW that if or when you are in position of power NEVER to create “false urgencies” for your people.  Do not EVER forget how you feel under this unnecessary and undue pressure…never forget. Put a smile on your face today as you carry out these ridiculous demands. It will confuse them.

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Out of Ruin...There Is Hope...For A New You...

I am miserable, my social, physical and emotional health is being ruined.

I think my boss has a very negative impression of me.

It is a toxic environment.

~Worker Living in the United Republic of Tanzania

Out of rubble and ruin comes a new you. 

It is painful and gut wrenching to go through the hero’s journey, but that is what many of us are experiencing.  It’s an awakening. It’s like a rebirth. 

Just be thankful because you could be happy and complacent in this “job”.

You could look up and your best years and dreams are behind you…but…you are here. 

You feel like you are in ruin… maybe this is true…but out of ruin comes a treasure.

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A College Degree Is Very Important, If You Don't Have One...But It's No Guarantee for Workplace Fit or Happiness.

I’m not in my field that I have seven years of education and two degrees for.

I haven’t progressed professionally in four years for the lack of understanding what I actually do.

I have been to three therapists for depression dealing with my current lifestyle and this job.

~Worker Living in Arizona

YES get your degree, but do the hard work of figuring out what you’re good at and passionate about so you get a degree that works for you.

Back to the myth that “schooling” is the key that opens all doors. It’s not and we know that. 

We have too many examples of folks who made it big without even finishing high school.  Then on the other hand we have folks that have several degrees and have jobs where they aren’t using any of that information, and even if they are, they are still miserable. 

Finding our purpose doesn’t begin or end with a degree. Getting an education and a degree is a part of finding our purpose. Even if you don’t have a job title or description that relates to your degree that should not stop you from doing SOMETHING that relates to your purpose. 

We will continue to be depressed as long as we are suppressing our passions.  We have to find a way to express our uniqueness.

Just do SOMETHING today that gives you joy.

Are You Working With Your Type of People? If Not, It's Time To Find Your Tribe.

A year after a former employer was acquired and a merger is complete, I have realized that these are just not “my people”. They do not do anything that I am proud of.

They do not “make” anything, only manipulate information. The subject matter bores me. My mind goes to a beach on an island or a hiking trail in the mountain within the first 30 seconds of every meeting.

I disagree with leaders in their approach in some aspects of business.

I am now behind the scenes, and client contact is what I always enjoyed, but the types of positions available are not what I was accustomed to in my former life.

I hate my work environment. Everybody works in the dark. It’s a dungeon and they seem to like it.

Sh*t rolls downhill, and it all collects in my department.

Worker Living In Florida

This is a plaque I made after reading this poll entry…

Sometimes all you have to do is find your tribe. 

Find the people you want to work with.

If you know that “these are just not my people” then it is a step in the right direction. Knowing that helps you find your tribe…your people…people that will help you fulfill your life’s work and vice versa.

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Self Respect Means Knowing and Doing What Is Best For You

I’m tired of being taken advantage of and disrespected.

I’m tired of working my a** off for minimum wage and pouring my heart into a franchise I can’t change. Along with a penny pinching boss that defines cheap. (Broken furnace gets space heaters).

~Worker Living in CANADA  

Today I will show respect.  I will start with showing myself respect.

One of the universal truths; no matter who you are, where you were born, your race, your color or any other social factors is that ALL people want respect. They want to be treated with dignity and feel like they count.  The only problem is that not everyone knows or understands that universal truth.

You cannot respect others if you don’t respect yourself.

Just for this day respect yourself. Move through your day fully aware of your emotions (feelings) and your needs (physical, social, and emotional). It will start to amaze you as you focus on respecting yourself first and others second;  how the universe around you picks up on it and your outlook and situation starts to improve.

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