Is there a way to switch to a positive mindset about my job?
I'm 30 year old electrician.
Been in the trade a decade now and it's taken me to Canada, Europe and all around the UK. My take home per week is anywhere from £1000 - £1500+ (£2000+ if working in Europe)
Hours aren't the worst, the work itself isn't even that back breaking and no-one is barking orders at me. I'm self-employed (subby) so I'm not tied to anyone and I can come and go whenever I please. I have people ringing me up 3/4 times a week asking me if i need work. Nowadays it seems like everyone and their dog wants to be an electrician and I should feel "lucky" that I'm in this field
So why do I hate my job so much? I just can't get it out of my head as soon as I step on site. Apart from my first employer, I genuinely just can't seem to find a good company/people I just like being around.
My girlfriend says that it's because I'm not challenging myself which means that I don't have a goal to work towards which is true I guess but I also could not imagine myself in one of those offices where 90% of the chat is football. I just can't get along with a lot of people on site. Out of 1000's I've met there's maybe 5 that I'm still in contact with.
I know I suppose everyone thinks this way but it seems everyone is more positive and chatty than me on site that's for sure lol
I've thought about changing career but fuck know what I want to do. I guess I'm attached to this career as it brings me in good money and reading what the job market is like out there I'd be screwed. I'll need similar money to live in London also
Would love to hear your thoughts