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Why you are unhappy at your workplace

by Johana Mukandila
Picture: Pexels

How often do you find yourself unhappy at work? At one point, you were undoubtedly really excited, but that excitement has likely worn off by now. While resigning is one way to overcome feeling unhappy in the workplace, that decision is not often easy to make as factors come into play when considering your resignation.

What is the main reason for your unhappiness at work? According to Indeed.com, here are a few reasons why you could be unhappy in your workplace.

Your job is not challenging enough

When you develop your abilities to the point that your tasks no longer present a challenge to you, that is another cause to be unhappy. When this happens, you might set new objectives for yourself. For instance, developing your leadership skills can help you get ready to move up to a senior position in the coming months.

Your job bores you

Your job may start to get uninteresting if it involves doing a lot of repeated, standard duties. Despite the fact that some people enjoy predictable work tasks, you can have other preferences. Speak to your boss about the situation if you’re not ready to leave your job. By giving employees jobs that complement their natural abilities, many employers hope to maximise their workforce’s capabilities.

Your values no long aligns with the company 

The publication advises to think clearly about whether the company’s mission and values coincide with your own when searching for a job. When an employer changes the company mission in a way that is challenging for you after you’ve worked for them for a while, it may be challenging for you to adjust. Consider thoroughly analysing the circumstance and urging them to reconsider the choice in order to reclaim your sense of community and workplace pleasure. You might be able to affect change if you have a leadership position at work.

Also see: 5 Tips on finding happiness at work

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