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Start by asking yourself if your demeanor has more to do with the job — or the company. If it’s the company, you’re likely better off hunting for a new firm.
But if it’s not the company, break your current job down into its required tasks, and rate each task on a continuum, where one equals “I hate doing this,” two equals “I can take it or leave it,” and three equals “I can do it all day.”
If you find the balance is made up of ones and twos, it may be time to consider looking for another job, or maybe even another line of work. But if the twos and threes equal or outweigh the ones, there are two strategies you can try. First, you can attempt to minimize or delegate as many of the unpleasant duties as possible to your staff. Second, if you don’t have a staff, try working with management to realign duties so you have more twos and threes on your list of tasks. If that fails, look for another position in a company where those unpleasant duties aren’t as prevalent, or where you could indeed delegate them.
Whether it’s your company or your job, consider talking to your supervisor about your concerns before you jump ship. If you’re a valued employee, you might be able to make sizeable improvements in your conditions without leaving.
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