Memphis Business Daily

Hate my job, should....?

I quit. The pay is good, I have benefits, every other weekend off, but I hate my boss (very arrogant), hate my coworkers (mostly women, very cliquey, gossipers, conceded and ghetto). The job itself is already stressful, but to deal with these kinds of people, I don't know if its worth it to continue. Several people have already left because of the same reasons I am giving now (the few that I got along with). Would it be wise to quit, especially due to the economy nowadays. Its impossible to stay away from my coworkers because we all have to work together on different assignments. Its really hard working with such disrespectful people. Its almost as if everyone comes in with problems. I know the job is stressful, but I don't know if I can deal with them amymore. I just take it one day at a time.

Public Comments

1. just apply for other places and once you have another job quit
2. I'm in the same situation.. but I'm not quitting. EDIT: OMFG: guess what? MY IGNORANT BOSS JUST FIRED ME!
3. Find a new job then quit. The job market is bad right now and there's no telling how long it will take you find new employment.
4. I dont think its a good idea to quit, its extremely hard to find another job nowadays. Best option would be to look for another job, be patient and once you find another job then quit, most companies will be ok to let you work the notice period
5. No...it would wise to stay... Do your work.. Stay away from your co-workers.. Find common ground with your boss.... Unless your boss owns the company, eventually he will move up or on... If you quit.. the next place is likely to be the same......
6. yes you should quit. but 1st find a new job, that will pay you the same if not more, so you can still bring in the money, then you quit. I am a firm advocate that if you feel under-appreciated at your job, or are over-all very unhappy at your job, and that the situation can not be adequately remedied, then find a new job, and quit the old one.
7. If at all possible, stay with your current job until you have accepted another job offer. I can relate to what you are going through. My last experience was very similar. I ended up leaving after 10 months, because I just couldn't take it any longer. However, I was left jobless for 6 months. Looking back, I would have stayed as long as it took to have another position lined up. So be forewarned about jumping ship too soon. Several months after I was unemployed, I read the book 40 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller. Although it comes from a Christian perspective, you do not need to be a Christian to benefit from it. It offers a wealth of knowledge about determining what type of work you are best suited for, how to conduct your job search, etc. The main takeaway I can offer you from the book is that money is never enough pay for a job that does not line up with who you are: your skills, passions, belief system, etc. Go through the exercises in the book to help direct you to the right career for you, and follow his advice. I did and within 40 days of having started reading the book, I had a job offer and I love what I am doing, even though I am making less money. My overall happiness and sense of fulfillment more than offsets the decrease in pay. And as a matter of fact, my family is actually doing more and saving more with less money coming in. It's amazing, and our lives are so much better now than before. In case you are wondering, I am in no way affiliated with Dan Miller, but I simply want to share with you what has worked so well for me. All the best in sticking it out at your current job until you find the work you love, too.
8. Like the above poster I read the 40 Days to the Work You Love book too, and it is good! But yeah get an offer for another job you want first because there is no telling how long you would be out of work if you quit now.