Irene Thompson
Are you happy with your job? Give a voice to former and current employees of US companies, in order to provide a place where they can freely express their perception or opinions of their employers, supervisors, coworkers and work environment.
When is the last time you met someone that told you they loved their job?
Sure, most all people are thankful to have a job. But just because you recognize that having a job is a good thing to have, it doesn’t mean you are happy with your job. Sometimes, we even land our dream job—only to find we’re still not fulfilled.
There are many contributing factors to workplace satisfaction. If you hate your job, it’s likely due to one of the following:
Bad Management/Coworkers
Overworked
Underpaid
Undervalued
These are only a few of the typical responses, and most can relate to at least one. The notoriously difficult boss or coworker. Being overworked and underpaid. Feeling undervalued and underappreciated. They all lead to bad morale. They all sink your spirits and make it difficult to stay motivated and on task.
There are few people who work “9-5″, yet this image of the 40 hour work week is a part of American culture. It even spawned a movie and song. Putting aside whether or not this sort of work model was ever actually a “thing,” the model is on its way out.
