9 sad reasons people stay in jobs when they hate them

9 sad reasons people stay in jobs when they hate them9 sad reasons people stay in jobs when they hate themI never understood why people complained about their jobs, and yet didnt take any action toward changing the situation for themselves.They go on and on about how they are mistreated, or undervalued, or underpaid, or bored, or burned out, or dont like the people they work with, and yet day after day continue to show up, continue to endure, and continue to collect their steady paycheck.The truth is, thats the reason most people stay?- ?the paycheck. They would rather suffer for something guaranteed than take ownership of their future.Why?1. Because risk terrifies themIts a risk to go somewhere else?- ?What if itseven worse?Its a risk to try something new. Its a risk to leave wherever you are and go somewhere else.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more2. Because learning something ne w ishardIts so sad and yet so true.Most people dont leave their jobs simply because the thought of having to learn a new process, a new skill set, a newanythingis terrifying and exhausting to them.What a sad way to live.3. Because they love the golden handcuffsOne of the greatest double-edged swords of high paying corporate America is whats called living with golden handcuffs.Your salary is so good, your benefits are so good, your retirement plan is so good, everything is so good that youre willing to sit in a cubicle hating your life for 8 hours a day simply because, on paper, youre living the life.4. Because they secretly love to complainAnother sad truth, but some people love to be miserable.They find enjoyment in showing up to work and uttering the phrase, I hate Mondays. They have learned to love their misery?- ?and as much as they talk about leaving, they never will.5. Because it would disappoint theirparentsSome of the most talented people end up working jobs they despise sim ply because they dont want to disappoint their parents. Or their family. Or their friends. Or anyone else.So who are you living for, then? Them?6. Because theyve overextended themselvesIts amazing how much people prioritize having things before they have established the lifestyle they want.They get a job they dont love, but pays pretty well, and before they know it theyve got an expensive car payment, high rent, and an expensive lifestyle from which they cant escape. They want to do something else, but by now theyve accumulated too much overhead.And a shift in lifestyle isunthinkableto them.7.Because they like theirtitleThese people stay with their undesirable job simply because of the title they have.They would rather be the Vice President of Boring than be seen as someone who is trying to make their dreams happen. Because that road is harder, and isnt about titles at all?- ?and for a lot of people, thats too much for their ego to bear.8. Because they have responsibilities nowThey have a wife, three kids, a mortgage, college funds to save for, etc.By now in their career, they cant make the move to something else. Theyve crossed the threshold and have decided, You know what, this is where I am, and thats that.Theyre comfortable, and so they stay.9. Because they fear beingwrongOr worse, they fear rejection.They care a lot about what people think of them, and the thought of trying to do something unconventional or different they enjoy, and failing, is what keeps them from ever trying in the first place.This article originally appeared on Inc. Magazine.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people