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I am convinced that I'm just hardwired to dread going to work. Doesn't matter how good the job is.
Unless it's something I really enjoy doing. But if I'm doing something that I enjoy doing, for work, then it will ruin that thing for me. So it's only a matter of time in that case.
if you're like me you just can't tolerate the idea of bullshit work and being exploited, if you can find a government job that might work
Yep. Before I started with my current company, I was in a temp gig at the most soul-suckingly depressing office I have ever been to. I kept telling myself "this is how corporate life is. Shove those feelings of despair down, and try to make a career." Thank sweet as zombie Jesus that I found my current employer.
Yeah I'm in the same boat, but wow do I still get a sizeable amount of dread going back to work when I'm getting burnt out on a specific task.
Like I am lucky to find myself working in the public sector and having a direct impact on the public, and I love it! But my goodness, do I dread days where its back to the same task I've been doing for the last 2 weeks, without much change.
Maybe the issue with that is the way I manage my time tho and am constantly forgetting to take regular vacation.
I get paid enough I'd rather show up and bitch than quit.