There are all kinds of things that contribute to "job satisfaction". But at the end of the day, none of these really means anything unless you're willing to make changes.
What I am saying is that recognizing a bad situation is easy, you can sum it up in "4 legs" or however many bullet points you want. Does anyone really need to give you rules to determine if a job sucks? No, you just "know" it.
The hard (and interesting) thing is taking action about it. That could mean solving the problems in your current position, finding a way to deal with problem people or just leaving.
The hard (and interesting) thing is taking action about it.
Excellent point. FWIW I'm just trying to divide the problem up into imperfect broad categories to frame the discussion/thought process. It's more of a test to make sure you aren't falling for the old "grass is greener" mindset.
What I am saying is that recognizing a bad situation is easy, you can sum it up in "4 legs" or however many bullet points you want. Does anyone really need to give you rules to determine if a job sucks? No, you just "know" it.
The hard (and interesting) thing is taking action about it. That could mean solving the problems in your current position, finding a way to deal with problem people or just leaving.