Raise your hand if you\u2019ve ever uttered the phrase, \u201cThey don\u2019t pay me enough to put up with this crap.\u201d This sentiment is one many of us share.<\/p>\n
But it brings about three questions: Is your unhappiness really about the salary you are earning<\/strong> or would you be happy with the same pay doing a different job? Have you ever thought about what all that \u201ccrap\u201d is doing to your body, overall health, career, happiness, and your life in general? And why haven\u2019t you done something about it already<\/strong>?!<\/p>\n Many people think that if they enjoy the work they do, they aren\u2019t working hard enough. After all, the only way to establish a successful career is to work long hours and make drastic lifestyle sacrifices, right? Suffering in the here and now will supposedly<\/em> pay off in the long run.<\/p>\n But what if you aren\u2019t around in the long run to enjoy the fruits of your labor?! Not only does job satisfaction make you more productive<\/a> and improve the odds of attaining long-term job success, it also makes you a healthier person. Hating your job, and the stress associated with it, can cause actual, physical sicknesses.<\/p>\n Related posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the most notable side-effects of a bad work situation is stress. And stress can have a huge impact on your overall health. Doctors estimate<\/a> between 75% and 90% of all office visits are for stress-related ailments. And stress is in abundance in the workplace; the Occupational Safety and Health Administration actually declared stress a hazard of the workplace.<\/p>\n\n
The Ramifications of Hating Your Job<\/h2>\n