Aaaah yes, work… can’t live with it, can’t live without it. This blessing-and-a-curse is something most individuals who’ve ever tried to support themselves financially have had to experience. And while some people actually love what they do and are happy to go to work every day, others despise the thought of it alone; often thanks to thetoxic environmentthey find themselves in.
The toxic environment is just one of the many reasons why arguably no one wants to work anymore. And while such a statement might not be exactly true, this Facebook group titled exactly that—”No One Wants To Work”—has plenty of examples in store, showing why that could easily become a reality. Scroll down to find some of them on the list below and see for yourself what can make people far less eager to go to work.
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The report found that in 2022, nearly half of employed individuals participating in the survey felt stressed, making it the second year in a row with the number staying at record heights.
Delving deeper into the stress atwork issue, Gallup’s report found that managers tend to play an outsized role in it. Such findings are not that difficult to believe bearing in mind how many people have to deal with an aggravating superior on a daily basis.Back in 2018, the jobsite Monster.com carried outa survey, which revealed that nearly four-in-five people have had a toxic boss, whether at that point or earlier. Needless to say, working under the wing of someone that makes their time at work a living hell is typically more than enough to send an employee out the door.
Delving deeper into the stress atwork issue, Gallup’s report found that managers tend to play an outsized role in it. Such findings are not that difficult to believe bearing in mind how many people have to deal with an aggravating superior on a daily basis.
Back in 2018, the jobsite Monster.com carried outa survey, which revealed that nearly four-in-five people have had a toxic boss, whether at that point or earlier. Needless to say, working under the wing of someone that makes their time at work a living hell is typically more than enough to send an employee out the door.
“A healthywork-life balanceis important now as it always has been and thankfully our society is beginning to understand that,” she told Bored Panda in a recent interview. “We still have a long way to go, especially in some industries, but at least the issue is being acknowledged and that’s always the first step.”
Those who are patient enough to deal with an aggravating boss or other troubles at work might not actually leave the company, but they can opt for quiet quitting instead. Entailing psychologically disengaging from work and typically doing the bare minimum, such a form of quitting often results in not only an unhappy employee but financial losses for the company, too.According to Gallup’s report, together with actively disengaged employees, low engagement costs the global economy $8.8 trillion dollars. Moreover, it arguably does no favors for employee morale, either, as quiet quitters reportedly don’t foster supportive relationships with their fellow coworkers, their superiors, or the organization.
Those who are patient enough to deal with an aggravating boss or other troubles at work might not actually leave the company, but they can opt for quiet quitting instead. Entailing psychologically disengaging from work and typically doing the bare minimum, such a form of quitting often results in not only an unhappy employee but financial losses for the company, too.
According to Gallup’s report, together with actively disengaged employees, low engagement costs the global economy $8.8 trillion dollars. Moreover, it arguably does no favors for employee morale, either, as quiet quitters reportedly don’t foster supportive relationships with their fellow coworkers, their superiors, or the organization.
In a world where “no one wants to work”, the fact that someone is not quitting—be it quietly or not—doesn’t mean they’re not open to the option. According to Gallup, roughly half of surveyed employees admitted they were looking out for or actively seeking a new job. Among the main reasons for keeping an eye out for a new job are seeking for an increase in pay, improved well-being, or opportunities to grow and develop.
A lot of those who quit during the Great Resignation were reportedly employees in the leisure, hospitality, and food services industries, who came to a realization that such a form of employment offered little job security. Representatives of the business sector arguably quit because of lack of a work-life balance, desire for more fulfillment, or simply because they wanted a better place to work.“Since we have all lived through a global pandemic, for many of us, this has served as a reality check—a reminder of the brevity and preciousness of life,” Abrams told Bored Panda. “As is so often the case when this happens, we are encouraged to reevaluate our priorities and to ask ourselves what really matters in the larger scope of our lives. Grinding away in demanding jobs with unrealistically high expectations and little reward at the expense of our personal well-being and relationships is no longer acceptable.”
A lot of those who quit during the Great Resignation were reportedly employees in the leisure, hospitality, and food services industries, who came to a realization that such a form of employment offered little job security. Representatives of the business sector arguably quit because of lack of a work-life balance, desire for more fulfillment, or simply because they wanted a better place to work.
“Since we have all lived through a global pandemic, for many of us, this has served as a reality check—a reminder of the brevity and preciousness of life,” Abrams told Bored Panda. “As is so often the case when this happens, we are encouraged to reevaluate our priorities and to ask ourselves what really matters in the larger scope of our lives. Grinding away in demanding jobs with unrealistically high expectations and little reward at the expense of our personal well-being and relationships is no longer acceptable.”
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For those who find themselves unhappy with their working conditions, the psychotherapist suggested that the first step is to ask yourself what’s in your control. “Communication is usually the best first step. For example, if you are not getting along with co-workers or a manager, having an open, authentic discussion around what is and what is not working can often work wonders.”“If you are unable to change the external conditions in the workplace, you are left with two choices: either leave or, if that’s not possible or ideal, change your mindset—come to an acceptance of the situation,” Abrams continued.“Easier said than done, but for anyone to psychologically survive difficult circumstances, how they frame things, as well as what their narrative of and attitude toward the situation is vital and can make all the difference for their mental and emotional well-being.”
For those who find themselves unhappy with their working conditions, the psychotherapist suggested that the first step is to ask yourself what’s in your control. “Communication is usually the best first step. For example, if you are not getting along with co-workers or a manager, having an open, authentic discussion around what is and what is not working can often work wonders.”
“If you are unable to change the external conditions in the workplace, you are left with two choices: either leave or, if that’s not possible or ideal, change your mindset—come to an acceptance of the situation,” Abrams continued.
“Easier said than done, but for anyone to psychologically survive difficult circumstances, how they frame things, as well as what their narrative of and attitude toward the situation is vital and can make all the difference for their mental and emotional well-being.”
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