"The day I was hired vs Every day since" meme made sense

How are you since you were hired? I suddenly had to ask myself this question when I saw this meme on Facebook.

I honestly found it very funny at first, but later realized that there was something deeper than what this joke might seem.

How are you? No, seriously, how are you after you got the job you were so excited about before; the one that you were praying that could potentially change your life? People often go the extra mile just to be successfully part of a company. We do a lot of research to know more about the firm we are aiming for. We make our resumes super impressive and meaningful to wow the HR managers. Some even enroll themselves in skill training programs and pay extra bucks/pesos before applying just to hear the words You're hired!

Getting the job you've worked so hard applying for might be the best feeling in the world. The first two years would pass and you're still doing fine. But after some time, a lot of people find it hard to stick to what they're working on for some reason. Waking up and getting up from your bed starts to be frustrating and makes you feel like you're just doing it out of having no choice.

When it slowly feels heavy from the inside, you might want to consider reevaluating yourself and ask these questions to see if the current job you have is still working for you and your career.

1. Is it still engaging and stimulating?

When everything at work becomes boring to you, I guess you have to recheck the reason why you're still in it. Your job should be something that stimulates you and your curiosity where you can see yourself thirsty for growth and knowledge. It has to be something that excites you not every single day, but the majority of your time.

2. Does this position still allow you to be yourself?

If the answer is no, then who is it doing the job? If you have to pretend to be someone else at work and act as if you know or like what you are doing, it surely isn't worth it. For an employee to be efficient, he has to be his total self so he could function in the best way he can. If it does not coordinate with your skills, judgment, and passion, you might be in the wrong job.

3. Is it allowing you to live the life you want?

Your job has to be flexible enough to let you have your ideal lifestyle. If your schedule messes with your weekends or rest days, you would end up feeling like your job is your whole life. And if that's the case, you won't get anything else in return but burnout. Your job must offer you a nontoxic environment you can enjoy and a right to rest and leisure.

4. Are you well compensated?

Sometimes, you have to say yes to whatever is available on the table even if you don't feel valued for doing the work. When you take a lot of responsibilities for less compensation, it is understandable if you choose to stay for a bit and play the long game. Getting a promotion, new title, and pay raise doesn't happen overnight. But if you feel like you've been working your ass off for so long and you're not getting anything in return, maybe it's time for you to look for another job that values you and your contribution to the company.

5. Does it put your mental and physical health at risk?

Now, this is the question you have to consider the most. If your job is taking a toll on your mind and body, you should think about changing your workstyle or you better just say goodbye to whatever you are doing now. Being too exhausted physically and mentally leads you nowhere. You have to remember that the reason why you are working is you and your family. If you are risking your body and might even lose your life because of it, the purpose of having a job is defeated.

And that is all for tonight, friends! I am wishing you the best and I hope that whatever you are doing now is right for you. Have a great rest of the week! Ciao!