5 Signs You’re Secretly Miserable at Work

And what to do instead.

Ruth Matthews
The Post-Grad Survival Guide

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You did everything they told you to do.

You studied hard and got amazing grades. You got into a prestigious college and left with a good degree. You finally landed a job in a large, corporate firm with a fat monthly paycheck.

You should be set for life now, right?

Financial stability, a big name on your CV, and career progression were what you signed up for. So why do you feel so suffocated by it?

It’s estimated that only 13% of people actively enjoy going to work. The remaining 87% are either indifferent or unhappy with their jobs. This shouldn’t be normalized.

If you’re feeling miserable at work, you’re not alone. Sometimes we stick to the conventional path and then find out it’s not everything we were promised it would be.

It’s okay to feel stuck where you are despite doing everything right.

It’s okay to do a complete 180 with your life and jump into the deep end of the pool.

If you’re thinking about taking the plunge and changing things up with your career, this is for you.

Here are 5 signs you’re secretly miserable at work and what to do instead.

1. You feel directionless…

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Ruth Matthews
The Post-Grad Survival Guide

On a mission to live true to myself. I write about creative non-conformity & self-love. Subscribe to my free weekly newsletter here: https://rb.gy/utwgyk