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JClarke

JClarke

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I am having difficulties within my role at my work... and I have been thinking about resigning from the department and go and find a better job than I do... but man, this job I currently have pays me the big bucks :( I don't give a schitt that they give me a boring job that I have already have the skills for, I need to find a better, ongoing job that pays me more and keeps my motitivation up everyday and more challenging.

This is disappointing.
 
First of all, don't quit this job until you have secured another job. If you must, use sick days and vacation time to arrange interviews at other prospective employers.

It has been my experience that you are more likely to get hired if you are currently working rather than getting hired straight from the living room couch.

Secondly, consider the amount of time you have put into your job. I assume not more than 2-3 years for you Jake? I would consider hanging on for another 2 years. The longer you remain at a single job while you are young, the more likely you are to work yourself into something better while young.

You say your current job pays you well? If you are considering to purchase a house, I suggest you hang on to this job. In order to get a good loan for your house, you're not just going to need a good credit history, but they also look at your job history and income as an indicator of your ability to make payments and setting your final interest rate on the loan.

If your'e feeling burnt out at this job then I would first ask your manager if there is anyway possible you can change jobs within the company. If after six months you are still not satisfied, then by all means go ahead and start pursuing new job leads (but have a definite goal in mind.) but with the overall shitty economy, do NOT quit your current job until you have secured another job elsewhere, meaning the final contract papers have been signed.
 
Dixie said:
First of all, don't quit this job until you have secured another job. If you must, use sick days and vacation time to arrange interviews at other prospective employers.

It has been my experience that you are more likely to get hired if you are currently working rather than getting hired straight from the living room couch.

Secondly, consider the amount of time you have put into your job. I assume not more than 2-3 years for you Jake? I would consider hanging on for another 2 years. The longer you remain at a single job while you are young, the more likely you are to work yourself into something better while young.

You say your current job pays you well? If you are considering to purchase a house, I suggest you hang on to this job. In order to get a good loan for your house, you're not just going to need a good credit history, but they also look at your job history and income as an indicator of your ability to make payments and setting your final interest rate on the loan.

If your'e feeling burnt out at this job then I would first ask your manager if there is anyway possible you can change jobs within the company. If after six months you are still not satisfied, then by all means go ahead and start pursuing new job leads (but have a definite goal in mind.) but with the overall shitty economy, do NOT quit your current job until you have secured another job elsewhere, meaning the final contract papers have been signed.
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I think Jake needs something that challenges him intelligentually on a daily basis. He is very smart and I think he is like you and me...learns fast and gets bored easily when the job doesnt offer any challenging duties left. Am I correct, Jake?
 
Why don't you apply to different departments and see if you get a job with one of them. I was told that it's not hard to transfer from department to another department.

Hope you'll find a way to keep yourself stimulated.
 
Dixie, that's a good post, and that is my plan though if I want to resign from my department, I have been working there for nearly 2 years. :( things are just not ..blah.


shel90 said:
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I think Jake needs something that challenges him intelligentually on a daily basis. He is very smart and I think he is like you and me...learns fast and gets bored easily when the job doesnt offer any challenging duties left. Am I correct, Jake?
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Yes, that's correct. I have been lerning too much lately, espcially about the thecnology for the deaf too. I feel like, WTF.

Miss-Delectable said:
Why don't you apply to different departments and see if you get a job with one of them. I was told that it's not hard to transfer from department to another department.

Hope you'll find a way to keep yourself stimulated.
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I have tried, but there is no role that suits my needs, unfortunately.
 
Jake ...

Wait till you come back from your holidays in Japan which isn't far off and the US holiday as well. You'll be recharged after the breaks and go from there to make whatever decisions. So hang in there.
 
the US holiday might be on hold for few years - I know I hate it to be postponed again.
 
This is very true. Believe me, I was there for the first 6 years it was SUCKS big time. I went though 5 different job in 6 years. I find myself that finding another job while holding a job actually result higher pay, and better offers compared when I apply straight from couch! I work up the ladder all started with washing dishes, mind you I HATE this job! But I was determined to stay, now I have salaried job with fun in it and genorous benefits, all because I was determined not to quit.

Hang on, mate!

jake, hang there :) Don't quit, keep looking until you find something then give your current employer 2 weeks notice.

Trust me, it will work and much better!
Dixie said:
First of all, don't quit this job until you have secured another job. If you must, use sick days and vacation time to arrange interviews at other prospective employers.

It has been my experience that you are more likely to get hired if you are currently working rather than getting hired straight from the living room couch.

Secondly, consider the amount of time you have put into your job. I assume not more than 2-3 years for you Jake? I would consider hanging on for another 2 years. The longer you remain at a single job while you are young, the more likely you are to work yourself into something better while young.

You say your current job pays you well? If you are considering to purchase a house, I suggest you hang on to this job. In order to get a good loan for your house, you're not just going to need a good credit history, but they also look at your job history and income as an indicator of your ability to make payments and setting your final interest rate on the loan.

If your'e feeling burnt out at this job then I would first ask your manager if there is anyway possible you can change jobs within the company. If after six months you are still not satisfied, then by all means go ahead and start pursuing new job leads (but have a definite goal in mind.) but with the overall shitty economy, do NOT quit your current job until you have secured another job elsewhere, meaning the final contract papers have been signed.
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Having been in the position of hiring/firing, I can say that I'm most impressed with those who have stability. 2 years? See me later. 5 years and you want to work for me? Step right on up.

Long term goals are affected by employment. Dixie is right. Loan applications do factor the length of your employment with one employer. Stability is the concern (for them, it's the confidence in getting repaid).

Nobody likes their job. Those who succeed have come from dead-end jobs with part-time "hobbies" that took them higher. Keep an income coming while you pursue what you're interested in. I'm fortunate that I have two freelance jobs that keep me entertained. It is not without hair-raising moments because I've only a part-time stable employment (to cover the rent and utilities).

Always keep an ace in your cards.
 
Your current job is your ace. Don't lose it for the sake of a fleeting passion.
 
Mate, quit thinking negative... Thinking negative decreases your job motivation.

Think positive, the more you think positive the more brighter you show to others especially prospective employers.

Trust me, negative thinking does you no good but pulling you down.


JClarke said:
What hapens if the ace is not in my cards?
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Yes it is difficult, and sadly it is alot easier to think negative than thinking positive.

You may not realize that you are holding an ace of spade, just don't fold!

JClarke said:
Alright, alright, It is difficult really.
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A job that competitively pays you for your talent enables you to pursue what you really want out of life. Lose the job; lose the ability to pursue.

Not being negative - just being practical.
 
I won't fold that cards though. My contract expries in 3 months -- I am looking for the ongoing job eventually discussed with my supervisor about the counter offer.
 
JClarke said:
I won't fold that cards though. My contract expries in 3 months -- I am looking for the ongoing job eventually discussed with my supervisor about the counter offer.
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The contract negotation may be a starting point for you to request that you get more challenging assignments. Your employer may not know that you'd wanted it. If they did, you can remind them when your contract is up.

Your employer needs your skill (and government incentives because of your deafness). Use it to your benefit.
 
Oh your contract expires in 3 months.

Now I can see where you stand and I was there. Man! It was no fun, but with determination and refusal to give up. And of course there are times that I really want to quit other job but was told by my co worker NOT to do so. I had no idea whether my employer would hire me or not, and I was burnt out. Yes I was holding two jobs at same time and it really burns me up. Once I got decent job offer, I spare no time write up resignation letter to my previous employer and it was almost 1.5 years ago, and I have no regrets!

This result the best job offer I ever had and I am very grateful that I didn't fold.

JClarke said:
I won't fold that cards though. My contract expries in 3 months -- I am looking for the ongoing job eventually discussed with my supervisor about the counter offer.
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shel90 said:
:gpost:

I think Jake needs something that challenges him intelligentually on a daily basis. He is very smart and I think he is like you and me...learns fast and gets bored easily when the job doesnt offer any challenging duties left. Am I correct, Jake?
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jake can put his intelligence to use during his free time after work. Your job is just a money to fund your ideas. So perhaps spend less time in AD and more on making your life more interesting (after-work life).
 
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