Have you ever worked in a job that you hated? What did you do about it?

I worked in IT that pays 150k a year, I hated my job because of all the stress. I quit and worked labour jobs that pays 35k a year thinking that repetitive jobs without mental stress would be better. After 2 months I quit and went back to IT. It's better to be stressed at work than being stressed thinking how to pay the bills.

I do hate my job, but I hated all my jobs I ever had. I'm in my mid 40ies now and realised that I'm just not the person for a job in general. I do have a PhD and I work a well paid corporate job as a scientist, but it drains me and wrecks my life, honestly. My private life fell apart and I stopped dating long time ago due to lack of energy and depression, which is very sad. I'm longing for early retirement, that's my only goal left. Escaping the rat race as soon as possible.

This really hits close to me since I hate my current retail job. I am underpaid and overworked. Crappy coworkers, managers, and customers. I’m saving up to start my own service business by next month. I just hope it all goes ok. Wish me luck everyone!

When man said he loved consulting I immediately thought - he's not been there long enough. Nailed it.

I quit my meaningless 6-figure design job to take care of my mother as she went through chemotherapy and radiation for the second time. As I continued to take care of her, so much hit home for me. I reflected on my life and realized how much corporate was sucking the life out of me. My mental health had been in the gutter for so long, and I was putting everything and everyone else before me. I just got used to chugging along, and accepting maltreatment, and my depression deepened. Eight months have now come and gone, and by the grace of God, my mother's condition has stabilized and she is getting continual treatment. She can walk again, and my dad will now be able to take care of her with ease. Now it's time to focus on myself, and hopefully regain interest in what I used to be passionate about. I have made the decision to return to teaching English abroad, as that was the last role that actually made me happy. The year I taught in Shantou, China was, and still is, the happiest year of my life thus far. Making a difference in another child's life is invaluable, and I hope that my time abroad will help me regain the me that I lost 11 years ago.

In many ways, being "happy" is a luxury that has only existed for last hundred years or so. Depending on how far you want go back, but life was all about survival- you worked in a coal mine or were some laborer who took whatever someone would pay you, usually in horrible work conditions. If you want to go back just a bit further, you were tasked with having enough resources like food, water, shelter- to survive a winter, not worried about being happy. I think "happy" is mostly a state of mind and largely determined by what you focus on, but be grateful you live at a time where you actually the ability to do something about it if you're not. For many of those who lived before us, this was not really possible

I was a technical engineering manager in my 30’s earning over $75,000, had crazy deadlines to meet, I was rude and crass to the guys in my team because of the pressure to deliver, 3 years ago I walked in to work and quit on the spot with ZERO regrets. I’m now in my mid 40’sand I drive a bus,I absolutely love it, I’ve always wanted to drive a bus, the money is good although I don’t do it for the money it’s all about life happiness. It’s nota Job to me❤

I don't like my job as a teacher but then i tried another job and realized all jobs have there ups and downs. That's when i started appreciating teaching even if it's not the job i like.

This was so encouraging. What the woman at 3:40 said was profound. The idea of taking some time to be unemployed and figure out what you want to do could be really valuable (if you can)

It’s unfortunate that we as a society are so comfortable accepting working 8 hours a day as the standard. It’s a waste.

I’m 43 and I loved my first job as a nutritionist for twelve years, but because I’m a single mom raising two boys I decided to go back to school to pursue a more lucrative career. It wasn’t easy but I am now a Registered nurse and found out through the process that I love this job too! I think it’s all about finding the right employer, having a positive outlook in life and practicing gratitude!

Criminally underrated KZfaqr, this video is one of the best I've seen on this platform. I like that it's not just content uploaded for people to mindlessly consume but to actually get people thinking about the question and their lives. Edit: Wow Sprouht has blown up! He only had 20k subscribers when I left this comment!

I liked how the guy at 5:07 seamlessly expressed his appreciation to experiencing life and appreciating all the small things around himself. Being in that mindset is a joy.

I finished the video and what I can say is that for me no matter what they think they are happy for their jobs, no one really likes being a slave for someone. They may think they want money but in reality, it is the freedom that they are looking for. Endless control will hold back your happiness.

I enjoy this series so much. Please keep on with this series! I’m 45, handicapped, miserable but also so truly blessed!

I completely switched careers after 9 years. I don't expect to be happy with my job; I expect to be satisfied.

the scottish couple. and the green hat guy, especially. so much positivity, empathy and realness. good approach to life my guy

"You can only do the best you can do. STOP trying to do better. Can't exceed your capacity". That is one of the best piece of advices I have ever heard. I feel like greed for always achieving more is very prevalent in city life, but enjoying life should prevail over work. Shout out to my man for the advice!

My govt job sucked the soul out of me. I had no time for friends, dating, hobbies, seeing my siblings or parents. I quit and I’m doing better taking smaller gigs while prioritizing my health and well being.

I really like the lawyer, real estate consultant and the guy who said, "do your best and don't try to do better than that".. droppin 💎's

As an Australian, I can honestly say that all the Canadians that I have met in my travels and at work have been so lovely. Down-to-earth and respectful.

The Scottish couple were awesome. ❤🙏❤🙏❤

The couple were so refreshing and also realistic. The guy seems really good to have as a friend, speaking facts.

all of these interviews were actually so interesting and fun, amaazzzinnnggg video william!!

I really enjoyed this video. I think so many people (especially young people), are stuck in the "I need to save up to buy a house NOW so I will reach that life goal"....meanwhile, they hate their jobs and your job is part of your lifestyle. I would much rather find something I enjoy doing, get a hold of my lifestyle, than focus on buying a house, only to be miserable in that house, and still hate my lifestyle - AND be burdened by the house now, which creates more pressure of having to stay in that job as well.

I won't let my kids fall into the trap of thinking they need to go any traditional routes. I pray that their life brings them joy, not bringing some boss more money.

I appreciate the positive content you put out. It is good to see someone using social media to create positivity in the world.

This is why at 19 I've decided to not go to university and instead get a qualification in fitness just because I enjoy it even though I might not be the best at it. This might be incredibly stupid, but it also might be the way to live a life I enjoy every day even if i get less money for it

It's really not the work itself but the hours that take a toll on a person.

I love these spontaneous interviews , this channel is super underrated keep going.

Look for what can make you happy even if it’s not where you want to be financially at the moment “of course I’m happy, family is everything” let’s grow be happy everyday is a blessing

I love the concept pf your channel. Your questions are authentic. And if we think of it, these questions are simple but if we are not grounded in our heart and we donlt know who we really are, that true authentic self inside, takes time to reflect and answer those questions.

I am a career coach and I have so many clients who come to say how they hate their job but they can't leave it because of "stability"

If money is what you want, then be prepared to be depressed (unless you are passionate about the role/industry and have a desired career path). If you want to be happy then work-life balance is the holy grail (assuming you are able to make use of your free time and not just sit around being bored, which can lead to all kinds of mental health issues. Pick wisely and good luck. Life is never always up....that would be pointless. The duality of pleasure and pain is what is required to appreciate both. Good and bad dont exist without each other...how you play the balance is on you.

Love this series, its wholesome but also thought provoking! I would love to see you get some key life advice from the older generations as I feel like the younger guys still have a rose-tinted or unrealistic view of the world.

I love your channel. I'm an introvert and I hate being around people, but oddly enough, I just love the conversations that you have with these strangers.

Really enjoy these vids! Cool to interview regular people and get individual takes on important questions.

I love my job, I'm a professional Grandmother 😜 💛from Ont. 🇨🇦

Asking a person 3 months after graduation who got a job 3 months ago: very insightful!!!

You cannot separate your job from your life. While doing what you are doing,prepare for what you really want. Get than training or degree or whatever is needed to get into your desired field, then build connections also.

I find it really interesting that a lot of people use their job as their persona.You need to look at work as aa way to make money, only.If your lucky you can pursue a career that you love. But We are more than our career paths ,but it is rare there is focus on this way of thinking. I remember reading that a person who visited Australia 🇦🇺, noted our way of thinking is differant to other western countries, in that at social events often the question of career is not brought up. There is plenty of work around, a1nd this is a wonderful advantage to the employee

Great content man. Keep up the good work💯

Thank you for sharing this ideal in life... You made me laugh with the retired couple at the end of the video. They were so nice and they were still loving each other!!! Nice!!!!

Thank you very much for this video! The advice from the real estate consult and restaurant server & staff manager are so wonderful! 👍👍

Happy is such a transient state. Hate is such a strong word and i don't think anyone should do a job they "hate". There are usually aspects of any job that we don't like, but it's a trade off. They don't pay us to be happy and looking for that "Happy" job can be fruitless. Look for things that you do like and less about what you don't. Doing a job well and to the best of your abilities is rewarding.

I tolerate my job, I don't love it. I love writing, I dot it every day after my shift, I want to be a writer in the future and I don't mind not receiving a single penny until there. Not only that, but I believe that doing what you love is very important as long as you can maintain yourself financially, and if it's not the case, work on something to earn money and do what you love on your free time.

Keep doing what you’re doing, these videos are very insightful 😊

Theres levels to this: If you hate the people you work with you cannot be happy. But if you like them and hate the task at hand you can compromise. People make the party. I think about this alot, even a dream job your going to have bad days thats life. And even a crap job you hate your going to have good days. Relationships with other people is what truly makes people happy thats why you can look back on life and some of your best moments you might not of had alot of money. So much goes into happiness , Spirtual fitness, Relationships with people, Health and finances. Those things only aline in streaks through out life. Enjoy those streaks while they last and thank god for another day.

I’ve been working in corporate Canada for about 7 years. During covid I decided to go back to school, so happy I did. Almost 3 yrs since covid initiated, glad I started

Thank you for this wonderful video!, I have incurred so much losses trading on my own....I trade well on demo but I think the real market is manipulated.... Can anyone help me out or at least tell me what I'm doing wrong?

Cool video. Just makes me extra grateful for enjoying my job most of the time.

Brilliant concept man. Wholesome conversations with authentic people. Keep it up!

49 years together! Wow, God bless those two❤

Randomly came across this video, love these kinda videos about strangers gives a feeling everybody feels the same just look different

Quite a service you are performing. And I can't help but notice that you had to take the leap into the unknown in order to fulfill your destiny. Kudos!

I Love this video, it was so damn good! Really liked the young couple but also the older couple. And hearing others thought about it was really interesting to see that many of us share the same thoughts even if my closes circle doesn't. This video made me bit happy =) Thanks a lot for the good content, keep up up the good work and hope your channel will grow and grow and that you always like what you work with! :) Take care!

Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance- wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life and this new year shall get you closer to your goals and open more opportunities to you

Good questions and answers from everyone great job Will

Good honest video, interesting to see the different perspectives.

I drive transport truck for now but sitting at home since last one week because I quit my job. I worked in different industries as well. But not more than a 3 to 6 months. Any new job I start I like it because it is new and I am learning which keeps me motivated. But once I learned the job and it become routine then I can't stand that job any more. Because I need constant growth and change and if I don't get it then I get kind of angry and stressed out and lose temper. Then I think the time has come and I find excuses to quit and then I do. I really salute those guys who worked and working in one company for years doing the same thing over and over again.

1:21 "10 years of working there and you're just starting to like it now?" You got that guy thinking and probably changed his life

I really like that you don't come on with ads.

Thanks! Love the concept behind the vids and so good each time to hear such a multiplicity of voices.

Best content on KZfaq! Society needs more of this - thanks dude!

You can love your job but also not be in love with it every moment of every day. Same as a long term relationship or marriage, it can’t be fireworks all the time. There’s actual work involved and that comes with challenges and compromises and disagreements and stress. If that’s all you’re getting out of it then you for sure have to stop and reevaluate, but setting the expectation that you have to be happy all the time with your job, your partner or your life is just unrealistic and can cause greater unhappiness as a result.

That one dude with the long hair has a great outlook on life.

Finally a channel spreading some positivity !!!super nice content

Obviously, your professor knew you would know how to harness the material from the gifted book, Voice. Kudos to u! Thank u 4 your channel. U r connecting people.

I was in a job for 14 years I didn't like. I liked some parts of it but on a whole, the industry was toxic at a systemic level due to being underfunded. I transitioned and currently like my job because I started specializing in the industry. I returned to school part-time in the evenings and got a better one during Covid. A large part of my liking my job is the work environment's psychological safety. I learned that I can be good at something and not like it due to a toxic boss. They drain the company of its resources and productivity.

The comment about incrementally improving your life is very true.

All jobs that you do will have challenges and aspects you won't like. The idea is to find something that you can be good at and then teaching the mind that this is what I do best and I will enjoy it.

Love it. Thanks for making this.

5:30 the little things I love that hippie ish guy. I took a lot from what he said. I always beat myself up but there’s no point to it. Just got to take a breathe and try things

I like the coffee guy so much, he's my go-to vibe

Great topic! Great questions and interesting answers.

this was so needed today, great channel! thank you!

The couples vibe made me happy honestly

The only thing I hate about my job in Canada is government taking half of the earnings in taxes.

love it bro. And homeboy with the long hair's advice "you can only do the best you can do. Stop trying to live better" is so good. Man's mad handsome too

What the guy said at 3:50 I believe is quite valuable. Realistically, almost any work setting is going to suck. If you have a strong foundation outside of work, knowing how to make yourself happy otherwise. Being able to seperate the two lives, if the job can supplement your personal life and allow you to have/do the things you want, There's value in that.

"I'm an Accountant" "I forgot to count"

Everything the guy in the green had to say was such a breath of fresh air. I feel like he popped the balloon of any social media persona that portrays the false things they portray that leave so many of us feeling left out or behind.

I think i speak for everyone when i say that this video turned out to be way more wholesome than i thought it was gonna be.

If you are unhappy with your job your life will not be very happy. The job takes up so much of your life. I didn't like my job very much but I stuck with it because the pay was good. I was not as happy as I would have been if I had a job I really liked doing.

The "less shitty" theory is solid, props to the guys there! And thanks for the video!

There are lots of factors to decide whether or not I like a job. Some things I might like, some things I won't. All depends on what each person value. I think it will be close to impossible to find a job that you have zero dislikes of. Personally, schedule and coworkers are the biggest factors for me when deciding if I like a job or not. Right now, I like my schedule but hate my coworkers so it's hard to decide. I don't particularly have strong feelings regarding the responsibilities itself but those two things can make it or break it for me. That's why I decided to study again, hopefully to get into a different career. I hate and love change, but I feel career-wise I gotta change constantly to keep my sanity.

Pay in Toronto is horrible and does not match its expensive cost of living. Rents keep going up and it is almost impossible to buy real estate. My goal is to move back to the US. Life is expensive there too, but the wages are higher and I can buy real estate.

I really believe in the mentality of we work to live not live to work. I think work should be a means of getting by but never jeopardise your happiness, sanity or health as they’re far too precious when life passes us by so quickly. As I get older I’ve come to realise I want to wake up each day happy and work needs to contribute to that goal…. Therefore if I don’t like my job I don’t want to waste precious time being unhappy, I stop, reflect and look for something else that serves me and my happiness.

Do make more videos like this,gives us a whole different perspectives 😊

Soliciting advice and opinions from random folks is dope. Cool to hear different perspectives.

This my first video from you. Good job with the follow-up questions.

I hate every job.. I can work I just would rather be free and wake up doing what ever I want to do

I refuse to work at a job I hate. Life is too short to spend 1/3 of my day doing something I hate. I love my job, the people I work with and my patients. If/ When I start to hate it, I’ll know it’s time to move on.

Thanks for letting people talk. Much appreciated.

I enjoyed this video. Great job!

6:27 ngl he snapped. Spoke to my soul

I hated all the jobs I had, I got a new one still hate it. My dream job is to run a business. But I’m broke af no matter how I save money I still spend it😂

Great and inspiring video! You can do it even better with a proper stabilizer

Im a courier at Purolator and when I first started 5 years ago it was brutal long hours lots of stress working days and nights my job was alway changing physically demanding mentally demanding, up and down with the economy sometimes i barely was making enough to pay for my room food and gas. But eventually i figured out how to work in a big unionised corporation ,I did every job in operations that iam allowed to do, built seniority positioned myself in a good job got good at that job and now its pretty good i might even say I am happy. Youve just got to slug it out at the beginning and then position yourself for growth. If you have goals you are working towards and you are moving towards them then you can get through anything. Being happy is a choice. If life has no pain and struggle it would be meaningless. Adversity is what drives us to find purpose and growth