“You can take this job”

I love what Sam at Gospel Prism says is the typical logic:

“1. God wants me to be happy. 2. I hate my job. 3. Therefore, God wants me to find a new job. 4. When I get my new job, then I will be happy.

But the problem that often occurs is this:
1. I find a new job. 2. My new job is no better, and sometimes even worse than my old job. 3. God led me to this new job. 4. Why are you disappointing me God? I was just following you. You must not truly care for me.”

Whoa!

You might think this subject is the antithesis our previous post, “I love my job” — but not really. There are two sides two every job and it comes down to our attitudes. That’s why two people can do exactly the same work and have two totally different opinions.

How many nights have you stretched out on your bed, wide awake, replaying the day’s events? You recall the criticisms being thrown around, the personality clashes, the seemingly impossible deadlines, and the overbearing bosses.Then a thought begins to worm its way in between your ears. An innocent notion that flies in from out of nowhere, just a quiet whisper, “I’ve got to find something better.” And for some of us this errant thought can take on a much darker tone. “I can’t stand this place.”

Many of us can hear Johnny Paycheck singing somewhere in the background.

Andre Yee at Every Square Inch gives this advice is you are unhappy with your job:

1. Be grateful. Even in a job you don’t like, there is much to be grateful for. He has given you work to do and that alone is a blessing .

2. Trust God for a greater purpose. While doing his “job” as an apostle, Paul found himself in prison. He viewed his imprisonment through the eyes of faith in a sovereign God….”because of my chains.”

3. Experience God as good. …take refuge in Him in the midst of difficult circumstances.

4. Prayerfully consider a different job…. Just be careful not to invest your hopes and joys in a new job.

Read the Everysquare Inch post and the Gospel Prism posts. Be sure to leave a comment, then drop us a note here. “When is it right to quit?” And better yet, “what was the one job you were glad you quit?”