CAREER THOUGHTs With LYN

Here’s a tough situation that sounds familiar: You hate going to work and hate your job, but for one reason or another, you can’t quit. The worst part? Your job is a huge part of your life. And when it’s not right, it can feel like it’s ruining your life. There’s no sugarcoating it. And as if that’s not enough, I’m sure you’ve heard your fair share of advice on what to do when your job sucks. And I’m also sure that most of that advice has told you the same thing over and over again: Just quit. It’s well-meaning advice, and I won’t try to argue with it. But, the bottom line is that w e don’t all have the luxury of packing up our stuff up and waving goodbye whenever the going gets tough. …and so that advice leaves you thinking, “What can I do in the meantime?” Step 1: Know You’re Not Alone You’re not the only one in the “I hate my job” club. 52% of people say they aren’t happy with their career choice. And actually, here are some popular career-related Googl

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