Dear Sugar,
I really dislike my job; I might even go as far as saying I hate it. I work for a hotel at the front desk, and not only do I have to deal with rude guests all day, but I have to deal with rude and inconsiderate co-workers as well. I have been with the company for over a year, but I’ve never felt appreciated and I dread going to work every day. I would quit, but I am taking a week paid vacation in November and I am moving to a different state in March, so I feel like maybe I should just stick it out until then. I’m afraid that if I leave now I won’t be able to take my vacation, plus I can’t really afford to go a week without pay. And I’m also afraid that if I leave after my vacation, it will look bad on my resume to only have had a job for four months. What should I do? Stick it out and be miserable for the next six months, or run while I can still salvage my sanity?—Disgruntled Dede
Dear Disgruntled Dede,
Being unhappy at your job is a terrible feeling so I’m sorry you’re restless, but since you have so many things going on in the next few months, it’s probably best to just stick it out. The job market is incredibly tough right now so if you quit after your trip in November, there’s no guarantee that you’ll be able to find something else, especially if you’re just going to be moving four months later.
Since you know there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, do whatever you need to in order to make the most out of the next six months—if there wasn’t an end date in sight, I would definitely tell you to hit the want ads! Starting each day with a bad attitude will only make the situation worse, so if you keep it all relative, chances are these next six months will fly by.
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