Why You Still Have to Work Well, Even If You Hate Your Job
When you’ve mentally finished your work , it’s easy to give up and put in less effort. You hate your job anyway, so what’s the point in trying? It’s a tempting thought, but it usually works in your favor, continuing to work well even when you’re tired of it.
At Muse, freelance writer Kat Bogaard argues for continued efforts:
I admit that it can seem counterintuitive to put all your energy into something when you don’t even like what you are doing. But falling prey to mediocrity will only add fuel to your discontent. So, go ahead and keep submitting quality work. Even if you don’t necessarily enjoy what you do, doing it well will definitely help you cheer up and boost your self-confidence a little. Plus, at least you can go home every night feeling good about the work you’ve done that day. It is something.
Her point of view about stirring up your grievances is very important. For example, if you are tired of your job because your boss devalues your job, doing poor quality work will only make matters worse because you will prove his or her point of view and will likely end up hating your job even more.
Quality work reminds you of your value and, as Bogaard says, boosts your confidence. And when you get bored with work, confidence goes a long way. It helps motivate you to look for a better job or perhaps fix some problems with your current one . Plus, working hard is almost an act of rebellion: you’re doing it for yourself, not for the job.
Boogaard’s full post offers some additional tips on what to do when you’re tired of work, so check out the link below.
What to do if you hate your job and you have nothing else in line (yet) | Muse