I Hate My Job But The Money Is Good: What To Do?

Q: I’m not happy with my job right now, but the money is good. What should I do? Rachel Cruze: That’s always a tough decision.

Ask yourself questions like this:

Is this just a temporary situation that’s making me unhappy, or has it been going on a long time?
Am I out of debt? If not, how should that play into my career situation?
If I’m not out of debt, can I hang in there long enough to pay off all my debts before making a career switch?
Is my unhappiness because of something I’m doing, or is it because of something else?
Where do I see myself in my career in 5 years? 10 years?

Talk with your spouse or an accountability partner. Make sure you know the full situation at your current job before you leave. There could be a side of the story that you aren’t aware of, which could impact your decision.

Take a step back and don’t make any rash decisions.

Rachel Cruze Growing up as Dave Ramsey's kid, Rachel Cruze learned the basic principles of money at an early age. She travels across the country teaching those same principles, in a personal and passionate message of money and hope, to teens and young adults. To find out more about Rachel, visit www.daveramsey.com/speakers or follow her on Twitter at @RachelCruze.