Is your career stuck in a rut? If you are going into work feeling thoroughly miserable and hating every minute of it, here are some tips for strapping a proverbial rocket to your back and changing your life. 1. Hand in your notice. Go on - you can do it. All it takes is a few words "I resign" or "I'm off to find a job where I am actually appreciated and get paid more than an intern". You could even tell the senior partner what you really think of him/her but this is not recommended as your reference may not be very nice. 2. Write down three things you would love to do in the next two months. Close your eyes and pick one at random. Go and do it. 3. Study for a degree in something you actually like. So many solicitors do LLB Law without actually enjoying a minute of it, whereas they would probably have loved doing a history degree or a politics degree. Its never too late - go and do one. 4. Close your eyes - try to picture yourself in your dream jo...
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