Why do people stay in Jobs they don’t like?

Have you ever heard someone complain about their job, and yet didn’t take any action toward changing the situation? They go on and on about how they are mistreated, or undervalued, or underpaid, or bored, or “burned out,” or don’t like the people they work with, and yet day after day continue to show up, continue to endure, and continue to collect their steady salary.

The truth is, that’s the reason most people stay, the pay. They would rather suffer for something guaranteed than take ownership of their future. Do you know some like that, or is that someone YOU?

9 Reasons Why People Stay In Jobs They Don’t Like. 

1. Because risk terrifies them. It’s a risk to go somewhere else, “What if it’s even worse?” It’s a risk to try something new. It’s a risk to leave wherever you are and go somewhere else.

2. Because learning something new is hard. It’s so sad and yet so true. Most people don’t leave their jobs simply because the thought of having to learn a new process, a new skill set, a new anything is terrifying and exhausting to them.

3. Because they love “the golden handcuffs.” One of the greatest double-edged swords of high paying businesses is what’s called “living with golden handcuffs.” Your salary is so good, your benefits are so good, your retirement plan is so good, everything is so good that you’re willing to sit in a cubicle hating your life for 8 hours a day simply because, on paper, you’re “living the life.” This is so common, we only get one life, please don’t waste it.

4. Because they secretly love to complain. Another sad truth, but some people love to be miserable. They find enjoyment in showing up to work and uttering the phrase, “I hate Mondays.” They have learned to love their misery–and as much as they talk about leaving, they never will.

5. Because it would disappoint their parents. Some of the most talented people end up working jobs they despise simply because they don’t want to disappoint their parents. Or their family. Or their friends. Or anyone else. So, who are you living for, then? Them?

6. Because they’ve overextended themselves. It’s amazing how much people prioritise having “things” before they have established the lifestyle they want. They get a job they don’t love, but pays pretty well, and before they know it they’ve got an expensive car payment, high rent/mortgage, and an expensive lifestyle from which they can’t escape. They want to do something else, but by now they’ve accumulated too much overhead. And a shift in lifestyle is unthinkable to them.

7. Because they like their “title.” These people stay with their undesirable job simply because of the title they have. They would rather be the Vice President of Boring than be seen as someone who is “trying to make their dreams happen.” Because that road is harder, and isn’t about titles at all, and for a lot of people, that’s too much for their ego to bear.

8. Because they have responsibilities now. They have a Wife/Husband, kids, dogs, a mortgage, college funds to save for, etc. By now in their career, they can’t make the move to something else. They’ve crossed the threshold and have decided, “You know what, this is where I am, and that’s that.” They’re comfortable, and so they stay.

9. Because they fear being wrong. Or worse, they fear rejection. They care a lot about what people think of them, and the thought of trying to do something unconventional or different they enjoy, and failing, is what keeps them from ever trying in the first place.

Imagine breaking free of the Golden Handcuffs and living a life you deserve. What if… you had an ally by your side to ensure you were getting the best possible support & advice to live the life you have always wanted? What if… you were able to get the best industry advice on your career options and local jobs that were suitable to your skill set? What if… getting in contact with Graffiti Recruitment could open some doors to careers that would only improve your lifestyle?

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