Do you hate your job? Going to work every day when you hate what you’re doing or who you work with can be a huge challenge that negatively impacts your life. 

Read our tips on 35 things you can do when you’re miserable at work.

1. 1. Start by doing a quick self-assessment
   2. Know it’s not just you
   3. Keep your “I hate my job” thoughts to yourself
   4. Be careful about what you say and to whom
   5. Determine what exactly is causing unhappiness
   6. Figure out why you hate your job
   7. Figure out if it’s you or the job you’re unhappy with
   8. Vent about it
   9. Don’t quit immediately
   10. Set your boundaries
   11. Recognize your signs of discomfort are exactly the push you need
   12. Take action
   13. Talk to your boss
   14. Work with a career coach and/or therapist
   15. Read Simon Sinek’s “Find Your Why”
   16. Consider expanding your thinking and entrepreneurial flair
   17. Market yourself in terms of what you want to be doing
   18. Get back on track to a successful career path by learning new things
   19. Grow your professional network
   20. Gain maximum knowledge and experience from your current job
   21. Focus on professional development
   22. Learn how to be more diplomatic
   23. Try to find a different role for yourself
   24. Always remember your job does not define who you are
   25. Do your best work
   26. Look for appealing opportunities within the organization
   27. Set your career goals
   28. Change your attitude
   29. Try to make your job more enjoyable
   30. Change your job without changing companies
   31. Maximize the advantages of breaks
   32. Try to find pleasure outside your job
   33. Start your job hunt
   34. Resign with grace
   35. Always keep the doors open for possible return

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