Why is work so hard? Is it always like this?

Question

I just got my first job recently, I think I may have slight depression and working for 6 hours straight is really hard. Don't say I'm lazy because I work 14 hours a week and after 6 hours I almost feel sick =(. Is it always like this?

Answer 1

Isn't life just lovely. It does get better, but try not to dwell on it. I find it better to embrace the misery rather than fight it. Usually the first few jobs you get are really boring and stupid, but thats just because you're young.  

Answer 2

Hahahaha,  6 hours?  I've been working 12 hour days, for the last 2.5 years.  4 or 5 days in a row depending on the week.  I then get 4 or 5 days off before my next stretch, but believe me, its a long 4 or 5 days of work.  Just keep in mind that the reason you are there is to get a paycheck at the end of the week.  Make sure you get plenty of sleep on days you have to work, because being tired at work just makes it that much worse.  

And yeah work is always going to suck unless you go to college and get a degree in something you are actually interested in and get a job in that field.  Even then you have a chance of striking out.

Try to stay positive, talk to people while at work and try to have a little fun once and a while if possible.  Though don't do anything stupid that will get you fired.  If you are allowed to leave work for lunch, then do it.  Out of site out of mind for at least 1/2 hour.  It separates the day nicely, though if you are only working a 6 hour shift you likely don't get a lunch break.

Answer 3

Are you a student?

If so -- this is the perfect motivation for you to continue your education in a field that you will truly enjoy so you won't get stuck in a job that you can't stand (out of necessity) and/or literally make you sick.

You are not a student?

Then rethink your options.  Weigh the positives & negatives that you are getting out of this job (a lot of money is necessary but more importantly is getting paid well & enjoying what you do).  because if you are going to spend your entire earnings in doctors, prescriptions and time off...what are you really getting out of it?

Answer 4

yes but your gonna get used to it its no big deal