Those are good tips. I know recently I have felt burnt out doing annoying work, but remembering that my work = the business staying afloat kicks me in the butt to do what I have to do, despite my extreme hatred for it.

Very good tips. I'm one not to take vacation only because I worry of the backup I will be stuck with when returning to the office. I was told last week to "use of lose" my days. Also, I like the tip on playing dress up, I really need to try that.

ha ha, we get in trouble if we don't take out vacation time

my favorite for enjoying work though: make friends! Works sucks without them, but it's awesome when they're here.

This is great Savvy, I read this is GM as well. I was just reminded to day, that I have vacation I need to take before July. I am a new employee. LOL

you know, the point about taking your vacation is so true. i used to NEVER use mine and then i would lose it and i wasn't any better off for not taking the days. it's like you have them and don't get the $$ so you have to do it. everyone at my current job takes theirs so i don't feel bad at all. i'm actually going on vacation in a week and a half.

I'm SO about using those sick and vacation days. I don't care anymore. I lose mine, so I am sick all the time now

everyone needs vacations! it's what you look forward to when you're hating your job...how do people survive otherwise!?

I like the colored folders. In my job I do most of the supply orders so I get the pretty things that I like. Makes my desk look happier

These are great tips. I definitely understand the tip about dressing up; the firm I work at is a top firm, but strangely very casual. I feel a little more professional and motivated to do my work when I feel like I look really nice. Also, I understand the bit about feeling self-employed; my position gives me a lot of autonomy and I like feeling as though I do most things for me.

I have been doing the dress up thing and it really does work!

Great tips!!

Wow ..these tips are great. I used to never take vacations and I realised it was just making me feel victimised and angry. I do now. Also the bit about dressing up and being self employed really makes sense. I would definitely feel more connected to my work if I thought I was doing it for me and it would benefit me in the end. Great tips !!!!!!!!

The dressing up really does help, but what if you have a job that doesn't offer vacation or sick days? Welcome to the world of freelance, where your "days off" are used stressing about when your next job will come. If there's a reason to hate your job, I'd say that's a pretty good one.

Good points!
I get vacation the first week of June, and I am DEFINITELY ready for it. And I like the part about being self-employed. It makes sense.