Been thinking of posting this for a while now, but a few events that have happened over the past week have really pushed me into getting this off my chest.

Not going into detail here - it wouldn't be fair as the people I'm talking about have no way of defending themselves - but I'm very close to throwing the towel in.

Trouble is, I've got nothing 100% guarenteed to go on to. I've got a few things lined up in terms of going solo, but it's all still a risk. A pretty big risk, considering where I'm located in the world at present.

I suppose what I'm trying to ask is have any of you guys found yourself in a similar situation? Guess I'm looking for a "pep talk" or the likes...

... but I'm very close to throwing the towel in.

I've been in a similar situation recently... and I have been able to work my way around the problems. I found myself taking my job far too seriously, and I was taking comments made by other people personally, and resenting them. I was also taking my problems home with me, and this was affecting my relationship and home life as well.

Not knowing your particular situation, have you taken stock of where you are, and what you want out of life... are you using your job as a means to stay here (I assume you're in LOS) to the detriment of your personal life?

I try to go to work each day with a positive outlook... I find that if you are basically a happy person, others sense it too... and the working environment improves for all. If you have a negative attitude, then this is also reflected right back at you in the work environment.

You've heard of the phrase "you reap what you sow"?

Be positive... look for the good things... look for the funny things... be a positive, good and funny person... and you will not only feel better about yourself, you work environment will improve as well.

I don't know if this is the sort of pep talk you were after Insight, but it works for me.

Cheers Jai Dee, right on many levels there - a bit of a kick-up-the-arse I need recently

My job is a means of staying here. Really don't want to bitch about it here, and I am actively working on ways around the situation.

Cheers Jai Dee, right on many levels there - a bit of a kick-up-the-arse I need recently

My job is a means of staying here. Really don't want to bitch about it here, and I am actively working on ways around the situation.

Insight... consider yourself kicked then!

Read this book...

It will change your life.

<You will also understand why I started that book thread in HKK. >

I understand business frustration, it is part of business. I think there is always a down period in any business and this time of year in Thailand things get a little slow every year.

Sometimes I just do nothing for a week or so, enjoy my surroundings and regroup. Dont think about it so much, watch a few vids, lay on a beach, read a book, go see your mates - just take time out mate. I understand that is also hard if your broke (not sure if thats your case), but 1 week will not break you and the things Ive mentioned are nearly free.

Step out and look, it always gives a better understanding of what the real problem is.

Im still interested in you doing something for me, it might be a good time to renegotiate our drunken deal

keep your chin up mate, its all up from here

Thanks guys, quality responses

Cash isn't the issue; the job I'm in does pay a decent salary. It's just the satisfaction I get from it. It's been pretty low for over a year now, pilled on top of which a tonne of other issues. Blah blah blah...

Torn, just had a few developments on that side of things in the last hour or so! Will let you the details soon...

Cheers again guys...

Go and smell the roses...

yes Boon Mee, what incredible piece of absolute &lt;deleted&gt; do you have for us?

...and every day above ground is a good day!

or perhaps more suitable in LOS "Every day you haven't gone down the chute at the Wat is a Good Day"

How 'bout those words of Wisdom, Gent!

thanks for your input

thanks for your input

You're welcome

BTW, you're never going to get that Mods job with: "Boon Mee, what incredible piece of absolute &lt;deleted&gt; do you have for us?"

...but you can't help yourself, right?

thanks for your input

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You're welcome

BTW, you're never going to get that Mods job with: "Boon Mee, what incredible piece of absolute &lt;deleted&gt; do you have for us?"

...but you can't help yourself, right?

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Im a moderator already, would you like a link?

thanks for your input

You're welcome

BTW, you're never going to get that Mods job with: "Boon Mee, what incredible piece of absolute &lt;deleted&gt; do you have for us?"

...but you can't help yourself, right?

Im a moderator already, would you like a link?

Jai Rai...

thanks for your input

You're welcome

BTW, you're never going to get that Mods job with: "Boon Mee, what incredible piece of absolute &lt;deleted&gt; do you have for us?"

...but you can't help yourself, right?

Im a moderator already, would you like a link?

Sure...PM me with it!

I was in a similar situation where I hated my job and simply couldn't stand it anymore. For a long time I tried to deal with it as it was all I had taking care of my family and I. Finally, the impetus for my departure was an injury that occured to me while working. That injury happened back in 2003 and has kept me out of my job since then. With all this time on my hands, it gave me an opportunity to think about everything going on in my life and think about my future. Although still technically employed by this company, I have not been getting paid for a long time and I needed to make money. It forced me to do something. So now, I work from home and make more money than I was at this job. I still have to deal with pain everyday because of my injury but it allowed me to find another way to make a living. There is nothing worse than going to a job you hate everyday except maybe living with people you can't stand.

OMG - I thought the title was "My Blow Jobs".....

totster

OMG - I thought the title was "My Blow Jobs"..... 

totster 

Yeah, maybe the title of the thread shouda been: "My Job Sucks"

OMG - I thought the title was "My Blow Jobs"..... 

totster 

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Yeah, maybe the title of the thread shouda been: "My Job Sucks"

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All a bit Freudian

Since I started this, I'll give an update to this situation later next week. Even baring all the good advice above in mind and after a long, hard think last night, my feelings about my job remain the same.

The bottom line is that me and my job are no longer "compatible" and there needs to be an alternative. Packing my bags and going home are on the cards, but as a very last resort for two reasons:

a ) I've been in a great relationship for over two years now and...

b ) I want to go back the UK with something to show for my time away.

I got some great news yesterday. I'll post with a less vague update next week sometime.

Whatever you decide to do Insight, make sure you have something definite lined up before you throw in the towell.

It's better to have an income from a sh1tty job than not to have an income at all.

Good luck with your decision.

thanks for your input

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You're welcome

BTW, you're never going to get that Mods job with: "Boon Mee, what incredible piece of absolute &lt;deleted&gt; do you have for us?"

...but you can't help yourself, right?

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Im a moderator already, would you like a link?

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Sure...PM me with it!

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sorry cannot do that mate, it is against the forum rules

heres the link: http://www.georgebushsucks.com -

OMG - I thought the title was "My Blow Jobs"..... 

totster 

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Yeah, maybe the title of the thread shouda been: "My Job Sucks"

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All a bit Freudian

Since I started this, I'll give an update to this situation later next week. Even baring all the good advice above in mind and after a long, hard think last night, my feelings about my job remain the same.

The bottom line is that me and my job are no longer "compatible" and there needs to be an alternative. Packing my bags and going home are on the cards, but as a very last resort for two reasons:

a ) I've been in a great relationship for over two years now and...

b ) I want to go back the UK with something to show for my time away.

I got some great news yesterday. I'll post with a less vague update next week sometime.

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a few hours can make all the difference mate. Happy to hear you have had some good news!

thanks for your input

You're welcome

BTW, you're never going to get that Mods job with: "Boon Mee, what incredible piece of absolute &lt;deleted&gt; do you have for us?"

...but you can't help yourself, right?

Im a moderator already, would you like a link?

Sure...PM me with it!

sorry cannot do that mate, it is against the forum rules

heres the link: http://www.georgebushsucks.com -

All wrong!

The Truth is HERE

OMG - I thought the title was "My Blow Jobs"..... 

totster 

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Yeah, maybe the title of the thread shouda been: "My Job Sucks"

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All a bit Freudian

Since I started this, I'll give an update to this situation later next week. Even baring all the good advice above in mind and after a long, hard think last night, my feelings about my job remain the same.

The bottom line is that me and my job are no longer "compatible" and there needs to be an alternative. Packing my bags and going home are on the cards, but as a very last resort for two reasons:

a ) I've been in a great relationship for over two years now and...

b ) I want to go back the UK with something to show for my time away.

I got some great news yesterday. I'll post with a less vague update next week sometime.

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Well... Good luck mate... whatever happens..

totster

Cheers Totster 'n all... As usual in these situations, I'll be laughing at it in a few weeks or months time, regardless of the outcome.

Cheers Totster 'n all... As usual in these situations, I'll be laughing at it in a few weeks or months time, regardless of the outcome.

You need to come out with us tomorrow and have quite afew beers. If you cant. Ok. All the best in what you decide bro. ###### the UK. Dont go back if you can help it. It will make you more unhappy. IMHO. Money isnt everything. Live life to the full. You only get one. So how about that beer tomorrow?

Insight, I don't know what it's like to be in your situation but my best advice would be to come up with some ideas of how you could change your work environment.

Is there any way you could MAKE your job more compatible or somehow change things so that it would at least be more bearable?

I'd take Jockstar up on his offer and have a mini meet up with a few of your fellow members, or just have a beer with a mate.

If you do end up back in Blighty i'll buy you one myself, maybe even two if I'm working full time myself.

Cheers Totster 'n all... As usual in these situations, I'll be laughing at it in a few weeks or months time, regardless of the outcome.

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You got it.... life is just one big rollercoaster..

totster

Jockstar, cheers for the offer mate but I've got a full-on weekend ahead. A few friends are flying out from the UK so I'll be meeting them at the airport tomorrow. Defo give you a shout next week sometime though!

Scamp, the short end of it is that it's just turned into another office job except it's on the other side of the planet - full of "Brentisms" and political games. I just don't get the same kick out of it that I got 4 years ago. Interesting things are happening this weekend though, so will give another update when it's all over.

OMG - I thought the title was "My Blow Jobs"..... 

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Thank God for that Totster, I thought it was only me till I read your post.

But it ain't my style to be flippant about another guys crisis, God knows I have had enough help from the people who use this forum.

I was in a job that I HATED for 14 years, but had to put up with it as although they treated everyone like shit, they paid more than anyone else in the same industry and I had 3 kids to support. That was my problem. If it was not for that I would have walked.

If you are not in that position walk. It may be tough for a while but you only have one life, whats the point in waking up every morning and DREADING going to work. I used to be physically sick sometimes at the thought of it. Eventually I had a Nervous Breakdown, then suddenly my Employers respected me more, although I left them soon after, started my own business and loved it and did well.

Insight,you seem a intelligent guy, you will find something that will suit you better.

One peice of advice I have always given my 3 Sons is "Find something you enjoy, and get someone else to pay you for doing it"

Good Luck Mate, keep your pecker up.

Cheers

TP