How do you find ways to enjoy your job?

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My 1st and only job lasted 3 months since I quit due to 1) I had a surgery planned and 2) the boss was constantly giving me the run around (example shift ends in 10min. get these 20 things done before clocking out) I also was and still am upset over my college suspension it was so bad I'd go cry in the bathroom for 30min. (4 hour part time job people!) My next job I want to stay focused on being positive (paying bills and saving for going back to school) but I don't know how. (at my first job I'll never forget my Nanny putting in a Birthday card I should get back in school and not work at Mcdonald's the rest of my life. It's depressing for me I DON'T WANT TO BE A STATISTIC! I want a career and to be truly happy which I remember being in College (financially it's not in the cards now but I don't know how to stay job focused when I'm still upset over not having College.) Any tips? Thanks WP.

I didn't finish university either. It takes a bit of time to become adjusted to the real world but, eventually, you'll find other ways to stimulate yourself. There's more to life than sweating over assignments.

Thanks but I'd give ANYTHING to be back in College it was my home were I was most comfortable etc. I feel I can't function at a job knowing I'm not in College.

Wish I could answer this one. I have managed to keep my one and only job after college, but it makes me completely miserable. It is a customer service job that I despise. I am in charge of operations (because I am good at reading/remembering procedures) but I am still miserable and though I have had several interviews for other jobs, I can't seem to get free of this job. I am assuming I just don't interview well since I am usually qualified for the jobs for which I apply.

Everything will go through, in one way or another.

Sometimes one quits College because knows that one is not particularly fitting in that kind of studies. Or because you need to work. Time goes on, and you realize that it's time to come back. In some cases you finish by doing exactly the same things you once refused to do.

Please, don't worry that much about your long term future. Just do the things one by one. Just have always in your mind the college goal or possibility. Sometimes things arrange themselves in very strange and unpredictable manners, and you could find yourself back to the college earlier than you imagine.

Meanwhile, enjoy your job and your time. Without never stopping to look at the possibility of returning to College.

By the way, some people enjoy College much more when they are already a bit more "grown-up" and have more experience.

Don't give up. Enjoy it. And good luck.

When I am in a sour, dour mood about being at my work, I always use a bit of logic...

My employer is paying me to do my job. If I don't like it - I can quit at the end of the day. While I am still "on the clock" I will respect that I am being paid to do my job properly.

I remember that my being at work is my choice. I can choose to go elsewhere. I cannot be angry at anyone else when something is my choice.

While I am at work, in whatever capacity this work is, I can take pride in what I am doing. Even if it is working in a fast food restaurant. I can ensure that the food is cooked correctly. The orders are complete and everything is in order. This work may be repetitive, but each person making an order is an individual and I am helping this individual by making their transaction smooth and pleasant.

I can concentrate fully on what I am doing. I will not let my mind wander to regrets (e.g. going to school, taking a different job or ????). I will focus on the task(s) at hand. Compartmentalize. Worry about school and everything else when the shift ends.

Finally, when I get home, I have a shower. I always shower when I get home and change out of my work clothes (even if you just wear regular clothes to work - have a designated "work" clothes and shoes). This symbolically "washes" the day off of me so that I can enjoy my home life without thoughts of work stealing precious time away from family,friends,pets and/or other interests. Again, it's compartmentalizing.

Thank you.

I really think everything will be good.
I also apologize because sometimes it is difficult for me to write or so in english (and mostly when I'm tired, it is not my mother tongue)

What social issues are you talking about?

Have a good time

The social issues for me are mainly saying/doing the wrong thing.

Zelda,

Some people in this world are able to obtain jobs in fields which are of great interest to them. These are rare and lucky individuals.

In my experience, all jobs have both good and bad aspects to them. Unfortunately, over time the negative aspects start to wear me down and I become depressed and demoralised. Currently I am working a part time job. This provides me with just enough money to get by, and frees up some time to work on my interest. (My interest is really all I have that keeps me going in life.) Like CanadianRose, I compartmentalise.

Thanks for the tips I hope to try the just do your job part and come off as antisocial but that's SO NOT ME! (But it'll have to be if I want to keep my job/be back in College) so it'll be hard at first we'll see knowing my luck my boss will want a social type or whatever and will want MORE than just do your job. We'll wait and see.

I have been getting more work as a comic book inker. I get to play with superheroes all day.