100 Things || Thing Three || Faith in Yourself

[lynx212]

I know this is a rather random topic but it merits some light on it.

Faith... not in a religious sense but in a very personal sense. 

How much faith do you have in yourself, what you do and your place in the world at large?

I find myself wavering wildly on this one at times. Some days I'm taking over the planet and the next I don't feel worthy of the socks I'm wearing. I know some of it's a very natural thing (we all have great days and off days) but I think the demands of my job and the minimal compensation is having a negative effect on me.

This has come to light for me recently because of my job and all it demands of my time and all it requires me to know... and how very little my pay is. I've made almost twice as much doing half the work in the past and I think it's time for me to have a little faith in myself and start looking for another job.  Mind you I am grateful to be gainfully employed but at the same time I feel like I am being used and under-appreciated at times too... I blew this feeling off at first thinking "hey everyone feels this way at times" but when co-workers start saying things like wow I hope this place is giving you your due because you do the work of 5 people... it's time to think about moving on/up. 

All comments, thoughts and stories are welcome... comment away please!
 

Comments

[vexed_wench]

That is something I struggle with about everything so no real help. Just *hugs* and an ear.

[baroqueangel.livejournal.com]

Can't help you with the faith in yourself thing because I usually have none but I keep on smiling and knowing that one day it will be different, I just have to make it to that day <33

I think you are definitely worth more than your company are paying you, you should totally look for something that is worthy of you and pays you what you do deserve :)

[snow-fall.livejournal.com]

I understand where you are coming from. Yes, you should look for a better employer and you should ask up front for what you think you're worth. If they aren't willing to pay for it, they don't deserve you and wouldn't treat you right. ~_^

[mythnlynx.livejournal.com]

You totally deserve better, Sis, and you'rein the enviable position of being currently employed, so you don't need to panic as you seek something better. Do it for your own sanity and self-worth. I'm rooting for you. *HUGS*