Asking Canadians If They HATE Their Jobs

Today we're asking Canadians if they hate their jobs, what they do for a living, and if it's possible to hate your job but STILL be generally happy in life. I also ask for advice on what to do if you hate your job and how to find happiness despite your career choice.

0:00 Introduction
0:16 Do You Like Your Job?
2:05 What To Do If You Hate Your Job
3:55 Can You Hate Your Job But Still Be Happy?
5:00 Are You Happy?
6:18 Advice For A Total Stranger

Check Out My NOTION Skillshare Course

JOIN MY COMMUNITY

GET IN TOUCH

[Sprouht]

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

[chmpgntv]

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.

[christophdenner]

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.

[MrCAppiah]

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.

[andrewsantos]

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!

[kevinmach]

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

[memorycloud]

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

[cheeseplease]

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.

[lemhairbi]

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.

[gmdhargreaves]

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❤

[leah]

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)

[mamaslife]

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!

[KissesFromCanada]

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

[thenicholashernandez]

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.

[zakyqasimi]

"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!

[DivaDivine]

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

[realhousewivesparodies]

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

[cutler]

The Scottish couple were awesome. ❤🙏❤🙏❤

[acer]

Criminally underrated YouTuber, 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!

[lurker]

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