Is it normal to hate going to work?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes—lots of people dread work, especially when the job is stressful, boring, or a poor fit. If it’s making most days miserable, that’s a sign to look at what needs to change, not a personal failing.
You’re not weird for feeling this way. Work can take up a big chunk of your life, and a rough boss, dull tasks, long hours, or a bad fit can make getting out the door feel like a whole production.
Plenty of people have days—or stretches—when they hate going in. But if the dread is constant, it can help to pinpoint what you hate most: the work itself, the people, the schedule, or feeling stuck. Sometimes a boundary or a small change helps; sometimes the job really isn’t working for you.