Anyone Lose Motivation To Work?

zdx

I'm starting to dread coming to work. there's always something to do but I wish it was more fulfilling and interesting. I tell myself even if I find another job (I do desktop support) I'll still hate it. How do you all keep motivation? I've been working here for 4 years (6 years overall in IT support.)

Chinook

The long term answer is simple: Make changes to your career. Maybe you like IT but simply don't want to do the operational side of things? Desktop Support isn't the most rewarding gig out there. Is there any type of technology you like? If so, set goals to get into that side of the industry and go forth.

shochan

Yeah, get into server work, networking support, or security. Plenty of other areas to get interested in. I was burnt out doing field work for over 11yrs and then decided to jump into IT security. This has revived my IT career because I was seriously ready to get out of it.

the_Grinch

Isn't that the plot of Office Space? I digress. You have to find what you are passionate about and allow that to motivate you. Always much easier to go to a job you are passionate about and working on projects that hold your interest.

chrisone

6 years in HelpDesk? its time to move on man. You dred the hassle and nagging issues from the calls. You are getting no fulfillment because you are not learning anything new. You have to get out of the helldesk job role and grow.

mbarrett

zdx wrote: »

I'm starting to dread coming to work. there's always something to do but I wish it was more fulfilling and interesting. I tell myself even if I find another job (I do desktop support) I'll still hate it. How do you all keep motivation? I've been working here for 4 years (6 years overall in IT support.)

I've been thinking of burning out & traveling the world, but I'm waiting until I win the lottery. Seriously though, life is too short and there's too many fascinating things to stay occupied. Every 10 years or so, whatever you're doing has probably run its course as far as being interesting. If you feel like you want to stay in the computer field, what is it that's keeping you in it? (If nothing, maybe it's time for a career change.)

Trucido

Time to start looking for other opportunities. If you're like me and have 0 Certifications, think about what you want in your career and get the appropriate certifications. There are a TON of I.T Certifications in existence, each for their own role. Active Directory (and others) allow you to be an EUC/IAM person. The hundreds of Database certifications allow for many lucrative salaries. Info Sec is a great way to go, network engineering, system admin, ect ect, the list goes on and on. Find out what you want to do and work towards getting your foot in the door. After that the sky is the limit.