Ah, very timely advice. I'm ticked off at my job every day and feeling really down about it. I like my actual job duties very much and my coworkers are great, but I'm regularly angered and offended by the attitude of management. I live in a Dilbert cartoon every day.

When I took this job, I knew the place was a little screwy, but I needed a full-time, regular paying job and I got it. My career counselor said to put a note in my cube and one in my car saying - this is just a paycheck. It would remind me why I'm there. I also remind myself about the many things I like. Also, I keep an amusing book in my desk and when I'm feeling upset, I pull it out and read it to regain a lighter mood.

It's important to consider the negative effects of being miserable. Misery can make you feel worthless. It leads to depression and illness. If you hate your job, you need to continue looking for a better position and not allow yourself to be captured by money. This is your life - you won't be getting this time back later. Do what you need to do - but keep looking.