7 Reasons Why You're Not Leaving That Job You Hate (And Why Those Reasons Are B.S.)

Remember New Years’ Eve, when you vowed that this year you would stop complaining about your crappy job and do something about it. You resolved to start that business, pursue a new career, or to go back to school. However another year has come and gone, and you’re still showing up to work at a job you hate.

If you’re like me, a person who stayed at the job she hated for several years too long, you’ve rationalized your stay with your current employer over and over again. You’re grown. You have bills. You don’t have enough in savings. All true, and all still just excuses.

To help you stop the rationalization train in its track, here are the 7 reasons why you’re not quitting the job you hate and why those reasons are such b.s.

Reason #1: You Need the Money No matter how unsatisfied you are at your job, you think you have to stay because of the money. You think to yourself, “if I don’t keep this job, how will I afford to pay my rent, my car note, or my kid’s tuition?” But think again.

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