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Tips for surviving in a job you hate

The days at work seem longer, you feel utterly uninspired, the weekends seem too short and you are frustrated. The office is full of unpleasant politics, your skillset is not fully exploited. You give yourself a pep talk every morning to get rid of the inertness that comes with being at the workplace.

You seem okay because you have mastered the art of faking a smile and throwing a series of little lies here and there. You would like to quit and move on to a more fulfilling venture but it’s either the timing isn’t right or you haven’t figured a way out of this limbo.

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