Now and then, we fall in love with our jobs. This seldom occurs to us, though.
Do you remember how excited you were on your first day? You enjoyed the weekly staff meetings, loved your training, and loved chatting with new co-workers during coffee breaks.
Things changed after the honeymoon period ended. When you woke up, you thought, “really, this all over again?”
After a few small irritations, you began getting coffee at a different time to avoid Dave in Accounting.
Before you submit your resignation letter, realize that quitting isn't your only option. Although it's not possible to love your job all the time, you can enjoy different aspects of it and enjoy the idea of working at it.
There are some ways you can rediscover that spark you felt on your first day at work and fall in love with your job all over again.
Don't be afraid to ask
You don't have to wait until your exit interview to ask for the things you wish you had been offered! Managers are not mind readers, so they can't provide you with something you didn't ask for.
Reset your goals
Your career goals are the benchmarks against which you gauge your progress. With no goals, we feel unmotivated and directionless.
Make changes you can control
Keep a positive attitude whenever possible. It doesn't mean you have to put on a fake smile all the time. Don't let small frustrations affect your ability to do your job well.
Become aware of your impact on others
Think about the impact your job has on a broader scale instead of focusing on your immediate team. Take it one step further and consider its positive impact on others.
Go on vacation
Unless you take breaks when you need them, burnout will invade every aspect of your life.