How to be grateful and happy?
About me: Entering my 30s and recently employed after two years of unemployment. My position is entry-level, and I earn ₱16,000 monthly.
My question is, how do I stop checking out the grass on the other side? I prayed so hard for this job because two years of unemployment was draining me mentally and financially. But now that I got the job, I feel worthless because my salary is low.
Doesn't help na minsan nagbabasa ako dito sa Reddit and people are saying na ambaba ng sahod nila when it's way more than what I make. There are people here on Reddit younger than me na mas mataas ang sahod and I just end up feeling bad for myself. I avoid reading posts here involving salary kasi parang self harm.
Ewan. Feeling ko ang useless ko. Parang I'm not proud of my job. Na hurt ako lalo when I opened up to my mom and she said "Parang janitor sahod mo ah."
Right now, iniisip ko na lang na kahit ganito lang ang sahod ko, at least I have a job. Siguro better nalang ang ganito kesa sa two years na wala akong work no?
Hoping to hear tips on how to be happy and grateful sa low paying job.
PS If possible please wala lang sanang advice like "Change company." or "Apply somewhere else." Believe me it was hard for me to find a job so hoping hindi muna ito gawing option.
Thanks a lot!