Beating the Sunday scaries..

job seeker · 16-01-2023 11:53pm #1

Hi all,

When Friday lands, I often get this feeling of excitement for the weekend ahead. This carries all the possibilities of the activities I can fill my weekend with, whether they are regular pastimes, going out for lunch or trying a new activity or two. Then comes Sunday, the day that leaves me disappointed that the weekend is at its furthest point again. As Sunday grows old the Sunday scares hang over me like a raincloud which is often part of this experience. The fear of a 5-day working week fills my mind. The evening of routine approaches and I follow a list to ensure I am prepared for the beginning of the following week we call "Monday" *sigh*. As I set off towards the big smoke where I live during the week, I listen to the top 40 (if I remember correctly) which I feel is the ultimate sign that I must brace myself for all the unexpected tasks and issues that my working week has laid out for me in advance. Monday morning my bedroom wall tremble from the echoing of my I phone alarm! It has begun! Monday is here!!!

So my question is, what do you do to combat the dread of Monday? How do you make Monday slightly more bearable? I am open to any advice or options!

AyeGer · 17-01-2023 12:25am

If your job is making you feel that way, what is the point of staying in that job.

Flinty997 · 17-01-2023 12:30am

Op you hate your job. You need to find a new one. It's as simple as that.

thegame983 · 17-01-2023 12:30am

I don't mind Mondays because everyone is depressed. It's kind of therapeutic.

It's Tuesday that makes me want to kill myself.

17-01-2023 12:32am

Can’t say I feel that way.

Saying that my workplace is only open Wednesday-Sunday.

tanko · 17-01-2023 12:35am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120118320#Comment_120118320

How does Wednesday make you feel, assuming you make it through Tuesday???

job seeker · 17-01-2023 9:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120118318#Comment_120118318

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120118314#Comment_120118314

When I first started I loved it. I think it's just the fact that the novelty has worn off now. However, I have literally hated every job I have ever worked in though. I think I just hate work in general. I think if I get into a different department when I qualify for mobility things may change.

AyeGer · 18-01-2023 9:44am

Some people just find work a chore, I’d be in that camp too. But thankfully the job I now have is ok. I’ve had jobs in the past that I hated. And had the Sunday blue’s because of it.

I found it was people that can cause you to dislike a workplace. Especially if you work with people you don’t like.

18-01-2023 9:31pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120122407#Comment_120122407

If you have disliked every job you have had why would changing deportment be different? what will most likely happen is the novelty of the new job and new department will wear off and you will be back to square one.

oceanman · 18-01-2023 9:37pm

call in sick and go to the pub for a skinfull......you will feel better.

AyeGer · 18-01-2023 10:15pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120126782#Comment_120126782

For the day but not the following day 😂

Turtyturd · 19-01-2023 11:39am

Are you in the Prison Service op?

job seeker · 19-01-2023 11:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120126782#Comment_120126782

I don't drink!

job seeker · 19-01-2023 11:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120128612#Comment_120128612

Yes!!

Rikand · 20-01-2023 2:49am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120132379#Comment_120132379

Mystery solved... 😉

Noo · 20-01-2023 3:11am

It's your job. I spent 10 years with the sunday blues. I have a hobby which I do Sunday evenings that I look forward too, but once that's over then Sunday blues hit hard. I just thought it was part of life....until I got a new job and the stress disappeared. Love the people, can't say I "love" the work, it's a consultant desk job...but I don't mind it. Having to go to work now doesn't bother me. I have not had Sunday blues in the 2.5 years I've been here, I never thought I'd see the day!

mojesius · 20-01-2023 8:05am

I don't really get the Sunday blues since I started working from home. Just another day here but I have the day off to enjoy myself.

Turtyturd · 20-01-2023 11:48am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120132383#Comment_120132383

I won’t lie, it won’t get any easier. If you ‘get’ the job and you’re interested in it then it’s great but if not it’s a tough gig. Some people are better suited to having a routine and knowing what they are going to do from day to day, and others do well with the situation where their work day changes from minute to minute.

If the former suits you more just tough it out until mobility or apply for every competition that comes up.

job seeker · 21-01-2023 1:18am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120132562#Comment_120132562

I'm into weightlifting, so I go to the gym midweek, that's the reason I don't drink. I do find the gym helps a lot to be fair.

job seeker · 21-01-2023 8:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120133588#Comment_120133588

It's a tough gig alright! The positive is that at least there are pension contributions and time which will go towards the next pay scale.

dory · 23-01-2023 7:42pm

I had this bad a year ago. Switched jobs and now don't even think about work until 9am Monday morning. Really don't mind working now. Working from home helps as well.

Archeron · 23-01-2023 7:47pm

Doo doo do de doo, de doo de doo doodly,

Doo doo doo doo de doo doo de doo.

That tune still sends a shiver down my spine.

Beating the Sunday scaries..

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