Monday Blues

Bob Weinstein is a journalist who covers technology, project management, the workplace and career development.

  Career Development  

• You hate your job. Many Americans hate their job--fewer than half say they are satisfied, according to a survey conducted by market information company The Conference Board. The trend is strongest among workers under the age of 25, with less than 39 percent reporting that they are satisfied with their job. Workers age 45 to 54 have the second lowest levels of satisfaction. (However, The Conference Board survey also found that nearly half of all workers over 55 say they are satisfied with their job.)
• Vacation ends. You’re just back from an incredible vacation where you were free of schedules, deadlines, projects, pressure and getting up early. That first day back is always Monday, which can be a depressing shock.
• The weekend is over. The most common reason for hating Monday is that it follows two days of freedom, when you can do as you please and have fun. For most people, however, that’s more fantasy than reality. Whether you’re single or have family responsibilities, the weekend is the time to do all the chores--cleaning, shopping, …

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