During my stay with that bad job, I eventually got sick of hating my job. One day, I just thought of changing those negative feelings in a productive way and started doing some things to change my current situation. Negative thoughts like anger and resentment can be very powerful as they can drag you down forever. If really up to you to use the negative energy behind those feelings to push yourself to change things.
Every time you thought of, "I hate my job," you can actually add something to that thought, like, "so what I'm going to do ___ today to change the situation." Get yourself to do at least 1 thing each day, and keep a journal of your tasks. In the beginning, the things you end up doing might not seem like much, but over weeks and maybe months, you'll see the massive snowball effect that these daily steps has built. You'll be miles and very far away from the place where you have started.
For example, one my friend friend started a consulting business when he stop hating. He gradually built up his client list and consulting workload. Instead of continuing with those harmful hate thoughts, he learned how to run a successful business. Eventually, he became fully self-employed. I can say without a doubt that starting and running his own business has completely changed his mental outlook. Starting his consulting business-even though it seemed like an unrealistic lark at the time-has been one of the best life-changing experiences he ever had.
What keeps you going no matter what?
Negative emotions can be powerful and you should try and use them to your advantage in a very positive way. Use that negative thoughts energy to propel yourself forward. So what's your real motivation? What can keep you going?
Now that you know hating your job is a great motivator, don't make any more excuses. Get out from under it and change your situation today. Maybe seeing others make several times your own annual salary can motivate you. Ask how you can do to compress the time it takes you to earn your current salary. Do you want more time flexibility? You can set your own working hours when you become a consultant.
What are you going to lose?
Although you think that it is safe to stay in a bad situation that you're at least familiar with. In the long-run you could also try and step out of your comfort zone. Having a current bad job is good for you because it provides great motivation to change your career situation. Starting your own business could be your ticket to freedom, at least it has been for my friend.
